PETER’S ROCK AGAMA LIZARD The invasive Peter’s rock agama lizard population appears to be spreading in South Florida and could threaten local species as it feeds on insects, like butterflies, rather than just plants. The lizards are colorful and can grow to about a foot. In Florida, adult males have bold orange or red heads, Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis: Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council Lisa Scott-Founds, Fort Lauderdale, president and CEO of Winterfest, Inc. and executive producer of the Winterfest Boat Parade. Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees Appointed were Robbie Roepstorff, Sanibel, president and director of Edison National Bank of Fort Myers; and Edward “Tee” Baur, Port Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Julie Brown Florida Public Service Commissioner Julie Brown was appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ Natural Gas Partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. Lisa Vickers Appointed deputy executive director of the Florida Department of Revenue was Lisa Vickers. Vickers was former Senate President Bill Galvano‘s chief of staff. She previously served Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
EVERGLADES RESTORATION In October, a gated spillway structure was completed about 35 miles west of Miami. It will double the amount of water that can be moved south out of the Central Everglades and into Everglades National Park which will decrease harmful estuary discharges and deliver a greater flow of water. CITRUS TAX The Florida Read more about Issues if Interest[…]
TRAYVON MARTIN AVENUE The Miami-Dade County Commission approved a request a rename a portion of a road in front of Dr. Michael K. Krop Senior High in honor of Trayvon Martin. The school was the high school Martin attended prior to his death. HELP FOR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES Florida has resources for veteran-owned small businesses across multiple Read more about Issues of Interest[…]