On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Secretary Wansley Walters of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes. Their discussion centers on efforts to keep children out of the criminal justice system and the group of young demonstrators holding a sit-in at the Florida Capitol. In their fourth week of […]
Life is filled with unexpected bad surprises in the form of crises — and it’s important to count on the likelihood they will occur. But, few are properly prepared to handle those dire situations. Whether it’s a corporation, government entity, non-profit or individual, preparing for crisis includes having a plan that involves candor, control, cooperation […]
Florida KidCare partners and state leaders today announced at a press conference that for the sixth consecutive year, the number of Florida children receiving health insurance coverage through the Florida KidCare program has increased. The momentous achievement, which means some 62,500 more children are enrolled than were one year ago, brings the total amount of […]
In an aggressive move to protect teens from the ongoing threat of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), the head of the Florida High School Athletic Association today asked the organization’s medical policy experts to conduct a top-to-bottom review of existing policies to determine what additional measures can be enacted to prevent the use of improper substances by […]
Originally published August 2, 2013 by the Miami Herald, written by Lauren Book of Lauren’s Kids: Any parent can relate to the fear of a sexual predator lurking in the shadows near a playground, looking for the next victim. And while bad-intentioned strangers sometimes really do lurk in the shadows, the reality is that more than […]
Expanding its national reach and expertise, award-winning communications firm Sachs Media Group today announced it is opening a new office in Washington, D.C. Media relations expert and former journalist Mark Pankowski will head the office. The announcement marks an important milestone for Sachs Media Group, a Florida-based agency established in 1996 that has grown rapidly […]
Goodwill Industries- Big Bend, Inc. announced today that it has been named a finalist for the National Service Impact Award given by The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Through this award, CNCS recognizes outstanding impact in communities accomplished through service and volunteering. The nomination is specifically for the AmeriCorps Goodwill Goodworks! program which […]
Consumers considering whether to buy an extended warranty for their important back-to-school purchases now have a convenient, free tool to help them make good choices. The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) is offering a simple and handy pocket buying guide with key questions that consumers should ask when considering a warranty. The pocket buying guides […]
We had a great video shoot today with the Florida State University Men’s Basketball players and coaching staff in support of the 2013 United Way campaign. Check out the following behind-the-scene shots:
One of the most fascinating innovations in recent years has been the Coca-Cola Freestyle – a new-age soda machine that offers more than 100 flavors of your favorite Coke beverage. Want a Coke? Have a Coke. Want a Sprite with vanilla? Dial it up. How about a Fanta Zero cherry? That’s available too. The “1 […]
On this week’s “Florida NewsMakers” program, Florida Retail Federation CEO Rick McAllister sits down with Sachs Media Group’s Trimmel Gomes to discuss how Florida’s sales tax holiday will mean big savings for back-to-school shoppers. From Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, back-to-school shoppers will enjoy not having to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax on […]
Local officials from across Florida have announced the creation of a new coalition that is launching a statewide initiative to enhance local government collaboration and efficiency and educate Floridians on the important work of front-line public servants. The goal of the Florida Local Government Coalition (FLGC) is to make sure officials in one community know […]
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