UPDATE: Felix Garcia had an interview hearing to request parole on November 19. Unfortunately, a parole release date was denied, but he did walk away with some small victories: (1) The parole commissioners will review the case again in 3 years, as opposed to the suggested 5 – 7 years; (2) The commissioners referred him […]
Jones Edmunds has been making a tangible difference for Florida communities since 1974, but last week was certainly one of the more memorable for the engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm. On Thursday, the organization was recognized by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce as the Best Overall Business for 2014. The Chamber specifically recognized Jones […]
As our nation marks Veterans Day by honoring the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms, we are proud to support our client The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs as it makes final preparations for a new honor for Sunshine State veterans. FDVA serves Florida’s 1.5 million military veterans, connecting them […]
LONDON (10-November-2014) – accesso Technology Group plc (AIM:ACSO), the premier technology solutions provider to the global attractions and leisure industry, today announced that it has acquired VisionOne Worldwide Ltd, a leading provider of ticketing solutions for casinos, fairs, sporting events, arenas, theaters, performing arts centers, and tours. VisionOne operates ShoWare™, a customizable cloud-based Software-as-a-Service ticket sales and distribution solution used […]
Senior athletes throughout the area will have the opportunity to show off their agility and competitive prowess when the annual Golden Age Games get under way for competition starting November 8, 2014. The regional event, sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation, is a qualifying event for the National Florida Senior Games later this year. The […]
Statement from Florida’s Water and Land Legacy Regarding Passage of Amendment 1 “Passage of Amendment 1, the Water and Land Conservation Amendment, is a historic victory for protection of Florida’s drinking water sources, the water quality of our rivers, lakes, and springs, and conservation of our state’s wildlife habitat, beaches, and natural areas. Floridians overwhelmingly voted […]
The Council of Public Relations Firms (Council), the industry’s national trade association, recently announced the election of its new officers and directors. Ron Sachs, president and CEO of Sachs Media Group, will serve as a new board member, effective immediately. Sachs, a Tallahassee-based media veteran, is one of Florida’s most accomplished communications professionals, with deep […]
Students working on their math and reading skills at a Deerfield Beach after-school program will now have the benefit of 10 new laptop computers, donated by People’s Trust Insurance Company. Cathedral Community Development Corporation (CCDC) of Deerfield Beach works with 21 third through fifth graders in reading and math each Tuesday and Thursday from 5 […]
An impressive total of 40 long term care centers that are members of the Florida healthcare Association have earned national recognition for their extraordinary commitment to delivering quality care to Florida’s frail elders. The honors, presented this week at an event in the nation’s capital, are part of the prestigious National Quality Awards program conducted […]
Medical marijuana is one of the hottest issues on Florida’s November ballot, and on this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program produced by Sachs Media Group, Trimmel Gomes hosts a debate featuring a pair of the top legal minds behind the campaigns for and against Amendment 2. Attorney Reggie Garcia, representing the Yes on 2 organization United for […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program produced by Sachs Media Group, Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty talks with Michelle Ubben about why the state’s homeowners insurance market is the strongest it has been in 10 years. McCarty credits Florida’s homegrown insurance companies for helping to keep the state’s overall property insurance market healthy. Even though […]
Editorial by Tampa Bay Times on September 11, 2014. The Taoist Tai Chi Society’s newly released plans for the historic Fenway hotel in Dunedin contain good news for local residents who worried the private religious organization would seal off the landmark from the public. The plans not only call for public meeting space inside the 90-year-old […]
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