As long-time Floridians we can all be amused, or serious, or insulted when someone uses the phrase ‘Floriduh’ to describe our great state. Most people would assume that Dave Barry, the award winning columnist for the Miami Herald and author of countless books, originated the term. However, that is not correct. Florida based comedian Boca Brian actually takes Read more about FloriDUH[…]
Believe it or not, it has been 25 years since Hurricane Andrew wrecked devastating destruction in South Florida on August 24, 1992. Since that time, Florida’s building codes have been rewritten and implemented, emergency management procedures have been improved, and Floridians continue to be more aware of hurricane preparation and recovery. Some interesting facts about Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Office of Insurance Regulation Appointed was Michael Yaworsky as the new chief of staff for the Office of Insurance Regulation. He served as legal counsel for the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner before coming to Florida in July. Seminole State College of Florida President Ann McGee will retire July 31, 2018. McGee has served Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Mark Kaplan, vice president of public affairs at Mosaic, is chairman of the board; John Engler, the former three-term governor of Michigan and the former president of Business Roundtable, is vice chair; and Chris Frangione, vice president of prize development and execution for XPRIZE, has joined the board. Bethune-Cookman University President Edison Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
SARASOTA HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS The Florida Supreme Court overruled a 2nd District Court of Appeal ruling concerning a “special law’ for Sarasota County. In 2003, the Legislature approved a measure requiring the county to reimburse local private hospitals who serve impoverished individuals. The District Court had ruled the measure invalid because it singled out private hospitals only. Read more about Legal Updates[…]