In honor of President’s Day on February 17th, we thought you would enjoy this story about Georgefest and the world’s largest rubber duck. The City of Eustis celebrates the country’s longest-running George Washington’s Birthday Festival each February, called Georgefest. This year, a 6-story rubber duck was displayed for all to admire. Mama Duck (nicknamed “Duke” Read more about GeorgeFest[…]
FISHING AND HUNTING Floridians wishing to obtain a fishing or hunting license will enjoy a discounted rate until January 3, 2025. Short-term, annual and five-year licenses will be half-price. Lifetime sportsman licenses for children under 17 will also be discounted by 50 percent. DEFENSE GRANTS Eleven organizations and counties received funding through the Florida Department Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
200 YEARS IN TALLAHASSEE On November 8th, a presentation was made at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum commemorating the 200th anniversary of Florida’s first legislative meeting in Tallahassee. The original meeting was convened by Territorial Governor William Duval where lawmakers established Leon County and incorporated key cities like Pensacola and St. Augustine. LAND ACQUISITION As part Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis: Alexis A. Lambert Appointed Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection was Alexis Lambert. She previously served as chief of staff of the State Board of Administration’s Division of Bond Insurance. She replaced Secretary Shawn Hamilton who resigned on November 7th. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
TRADE OFFICE IN ITALY During Governor DeSantis’ trade mission to Italy last month, he met with local leaders and representatives from three of the world’s top shipyards, as well as aerospace and defense company leaders. He announced the opening of a new SelectFlorida international trade development office in Italy in 2025 to assist Italian companies interested Read more about Issues of Interest[…]