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President Trump appears to be turning on National Security Advisor Mike Waltz after initially defending him in the Signal chat scandal, a German newspaper exposed the president's entire national security team for lax online security practices like leaving their Venmo contacts public, and Trump declared himself “the fertilization president.” While Florida debates rolling back child labor laws, the Lone Star State is focused on legislation to control residents' access to sex toys. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer believes that Congressional Democrats are doing all the right things in their efforts to prevent President Trump from implementing his agenda, and he predicts that Trump supporters will eventually turn against the president. Check out his New York Times bestseller, “Antisemitism In America,” available now.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sensational newspaper article alleging bad deeds by Florida insurance companies is prompting the Florida House of Representatives to look into the relationship between companies and their Managing General Agents (MGAs) and affiliated companies.  The Tampa Bay Times reported the companies diverted billions of dollars to affiliates while claiming to lose money from hurricanes, based on the newspaper's reading of a regulator's draft report.Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller reveals the inadequacies of the article and its misleading and incomplete portrayal of the market and regulation.  She's joined by a veteran Florida insurance agent who explains how MGAs and affiliates function, the financial dynamics of the insurance market, and the consumer safeguards built into the system. Show Notes  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-56-florida-property-insurance-facts-vs-fear/ ) Allen McGinniss is a licensed Florida insurance agent and the principal of the McGinniss Himmel Insurance Agency, based in Tallahassee, Florida.  He began his insurance career 20 years ago as a State Farm agent before transitioning to an independent agent and co-founding his agency in 2015.  He explained what Managing General Agents (MGAs) are and the crucial role in the insurance industry by performing essential administrative tasks for insurance companies.  These tasks include: Underwriting: Assessing and evaluating risks to determine appropriate coverage and premiums. Claims Management: Handling the process of claims from filing to settlement. Policy Issuance: Managing the issuance and renewal of insurance policies. Why Are MGAs Important?MGAs help streamline operations by providing specialized knowledge and services that insurance companies may not handle internally.  McGinniss said they can either operate within an insurance company or function independently.  This flexibility allows insurance companies to: Respond Quickly to Market Changes: MGAs enable companies to adapt to evolving market conditions efficiently. Manage Claims Effectively: By leveraging the expertise of MGAs, insurance companies can ensure that claims are processed promptly and fairly. The Tampa Bay Times ArticleThe Tampa Bay Times published an article on February 22, 2025 titled Florida insurance companies steered money to investors while claiming losses, study says.  Its reporting was based on a draft of a 2022 consultant's study for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) for the time period of 2017-2019.  According to the article, “While Florida insurers claimed to be losing money in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Michael, their parent companies and affiliates were making billions of dollars.”  It reported that the previously unreleased study's summary “reveals that as the industry was ailing and companies were losing money, executives distributed $680 million in dividends to shareholders while diverting billions more to affiliate companies,” which included MGAs.  McGinniss argued that the...  (For full Show Notes, visit https://lisamillerassociates.com/episode-56-florida-property-insurance-facts-vs-fear/ ) 

While Florida recovers from back-to-back Hurricanes, Denise and JD put together a great compilation of part of our chats with Celeste Pechous, from "Work In Progress", Michelle Bonilla who's started on "ER" playing one of the first recurring lesbians on network TV and most recently in "911 Lone Star", and the new show "High Potential" -then of course, Michelle Clunie from the long running, ground-breaking "Queer As Folk". These ladies all have been proud to represent new, different, accurate LGBTQIA parts and we loved chatting with them. To watch it on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

Send us a textInterludes are short segments between regular episodes with no editing but WITH leather creaking. It's a chance to hear a little more about what's going on in my life. Here's what my host's AI has to say about this episode:Ever wondered how a simple phrase can transform the dynamics of a relationship? On this episode of Full Cow, Edge takes you on an insightful journey into the language of the leather kink and BDSM community. Explore how phrases like "I'm going to put you in your place" and "I got you" can profoundly affirm identity and foster deep emotional connections within power dynamics. Through personal reflections and real-life anecdotes, the episode uncovers the layers of meaning and powerful resonance these words carry for both dominants and submissives, enhancing intimacy and trust in their relationships.But it's not all about kink! Edge also shares his excitement over the latest technology releases, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 2, and their potential to elevate social media content creation. While Florida's blistering heat has put a damper on leather activities, new features from Spotify and Buzzsprout offer fresh ways to engage with listeners and enhance the podcasting experience. Tune in for an engaging blend of kink, personal expression, and cutting-edge technology that shows how these elements intersect to enrich our creative pursuits and community bonds.Support the showAsk Edge! Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/LTHREDGE to leave ask a question or leave feedback. Find Edge's other content on Instagram and Twitter. Also visit his archive of educational videos, Tchick-Tchick.

Before Florida's ban on “lab-grown” meat went into effect, one manufacturer had hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami. California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants. “This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder Uma Valeti said. “And we just fundamentally believe that people should have a choice to choose what they want to put on their plate.” The U.S. approved the sale of what's now being called “cell-cultivated” or “cell-cultured” meat for the first time in June 2023, allowing Upside Foods and another California company, Good Meat, to sell cultivated chicken. Earlier this year, Florida and Alabama banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. Other states and federal lawmakers also are looking to restrict it, arguing the product could hurt farmers and pose a safety risk to the public. While Florida cattle ranchers joined Gov. Ron DeSantis when he signed the ban into law in May, Valeti said Florida officials never reached out to his company before passing the legislation. “It's pretty clear to us that the governor and the government have been misinformed,” Valeti said. “And all we're asking for is a chance to have a direct conversation and say, ‘This is proven science. This is proven safety.'” Cultivated products are grown in steel tanks using cells from a living animal, a fertilized egg or a storage bank. The cells are fed with special blends of water, sugar, fats and vitamins. Once they've grown, they're formed into cutlets, nuggets and other shapes. Sean Edgett, Upside Foods chief legal officer, said the company went through a yearslong process with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration before receiving approval. He said those federal regulations should supersede any state bans, which he believes are unconstitutional. Backers of the bans say they want to protect farmers and consumers from a product that has only been around for about a decade. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

In this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder, we dive into the recent legislative change in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382, exempting the Board of Veterinary Medicine from continuing education requirements. Co-hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, discuss the implications of this decision, how it could impact veterinary professionals across the country, and the lessons we can learn. Tune in to explore the potential effects on veterinary practice and the broader industry, and join the conversation about maintaining standards and staying informed in a rapidly evolving field. On May 17, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382 into law, exempting certain licensees, including the Board of Veterinary Medicine, from continuing education requirements. While Florida lawmakers have promised to address this issue in the next session, what does this mean for the entire country, and what lessons can we learn? Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, tackle the tough topic of recent legal changes affecting the veterinary profession in Florida. Anytime there are changes or threats to our professional licenses, we're going to talk about it, and that recently happened in Florida. In this episode, we discuss how this controversial legislation potentially impacts all veterinary professionals and the lessons we should learn. Effective July 1, 2024, all Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation licensees, including the Board of Veterinary Medicine, who meet certain requirements, will be exempted from their current continuing education requirements. Should veterinarians be exempt from CE in Florida? Beckie responds, “Oh, Florida, just when we thought you couldn't do any better. Ugh, here you are. Welcome to the Veterinary Viewfinder!” If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Your support helps us connect with more veterinary colleagues! We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share them with us on Facebook or Instagram at @VeterinaryViewfinder, or email us at VeterinaryViewfinder@gmail.com. Link to the new Florida Law: https://public.lobbytools.com/index.cfm?type=bills&id=65479&utm_source=publisher&utm_medium=js&utm_campaign=content_share #veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn finally gets to report on a political win because anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa. While Florida is still up to its same shenanigans. In culture & entertainment, I attended “The Advocate Educator's Handbook” book launch here in Chicago, Baylor is retiring Brittney Griner's jersey, Amber Glenn makes history in figure skating and Victoria Monet makes history in music. There are a couple more stories in here too. Let's just jump right on in. Let's go!    00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  2:39 - Anna shares some good news 4:32 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66  5:21 - Queer News headlines 5:57 - Anti-trans legislation is defeated in Iowa  8:29 - Florida is still up to its same sshenanigans 12:40 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3rradio.fm  13:04 - “The Advocate Educator's Handbook” book launched in Chicago 16:05 - Baylor is retiring Brittney Griner's jersey 18:59 - Amber Glenn makes history in figure skating 20:21 - Victoria Monet makes history in music 21:23 - Will Ferrell's new movie “Will & Harper” gets picked up by Netflix 22:43 - Anna's Got a Word

Always the Disney fashionistas, Mickey and Minnie are getting new designer clothes for the opening of Lookout Cay later this year. This story, plus Celebrate Soulfully styles and what to pack for your February 2024 Walt Disney World vacation. Bahamian fashion designer, Theodore Elyett, styles Mickey and Minnie for their Disney Cruise Lookout Cay Debut Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse turned to Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett for their brand new outfits to celebrate the opening of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Not surprisingly, the outfits have a distinct Bahamian flair, inspired by the bright and colorful spirit of Junkanoo, which is a Bahamas festival filled with joyous music and vibrant parades.“The beauty of Mickey and Minnie's looks are that they are literally ‘Junkanoo Fun in the Sun,'” said Mr. Elyett. “When you talk about the print, pattern, color, texture of Junkanoo, they've got that.”As with just about everything Disney, the details matter. Raffia is a natural material made from the leaves of Raffia palm trees and it's used in The Bahamas to decorate accessories. Eleuthera is known for its pineapples. So if you look close, you'll see that both of these details are found in Mickey and Minnie's looks. It's not just Mickey and Minnie who will receive fresh new styles, Theodore Elyett will also design unique outfits for Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip ‘n' Dale to wear at Lookout Cay. All of this will debut in the summer of 2024.--Dress in Style to Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Celebrate Soulfully is on in February to celebrate Black History Month at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. There are so many ways that you can get into the spirit when it comes to your vacation and park style for this event. If you want to take the musical route, you can take a page from Disney's Soul. Another great inspiration is the 1920s jazz era, which make styles from Tiana and Disney's Princess and the Frog a good fit. If dressing up for Disney Parks is not your style (meaning you're not likely to be seen taking part in Disney Dapper Days), then a graphic t-shirt featuring a sax, piano or other jazz or soul musical instrument is good way to add a touch of soulful theming to your park style. Even concerts t-shirts from your favorite jazz, soul, blues or other musicians would be a perfect fit.-- What to Wear at Walt Disney World in February Always check the weather using a local Orlando weather station right before your trip to get the most accurate view of the weather you may have. While rain is hard to predict in Orlando, the temperatures are usually a little more reliable (at least as a good guideline). If you have a Walt Disney World vacation planned for February, here's what to consider when planning your wardrobe. While Florida weather can vary greatly and change on a moment's notice, February tends to lean towards cooler temperatures and cooler evenings. With the long-term forecast for February 2024 offering up daytime highs from the upper 50sF to the upper 70sF, it will really depend on when your vacation is taking place. Evening temperatures have an even wider range: from upper 30sF to upper 60sF. These wide swings are typical of transition months, but they can cause you fits when deciding exactly what you need to pack. While you may still get away with shorts and t-shirts during the day, be sure to pack a light jacket, hoodie or sweatshirt for the evening hours. It can get cool at night, so jeans/pants or leggings are also good to bring along. Rain may also impact your stay. It used to be that rain was a rarity for the winter months in Orlando, but that is no longer the case as the global climate and weather patterns continue to change.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel Style PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, we that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel Style Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. Shop unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies, yoga leggings, dresses, swimwear and more at 1923 Main Street.Please be sure to follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

Episode Notes A federal judge blocked the proposed JetBlue-Spirit merger, putting an end to the two airlines' attempt to create the fifth-largest carrier in the U.S. Why did JetBlue pursue a merger with Spirit Airlines? One key reason is Florida, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi and Jay Shabat, senior analyst for Skift's Airline Weekly.  While Florida is a major market for JetBlue, the New York-based airline doesn't have much pricing power for those flights. Maharishi and Shabat note that absorbing Spirit in a merger would have eliminated a major competitor known for pushing down airfares. Travelers would have had one less option and probably would have seen higher fares. U.S. District Court Judge William Young wrote the merger would lead to less competition in the industry since Spirit is the largest ultra-low-cost carrier. JetBlue and Spirit directly compete on roughly 40 routes to Florida.  Next, Airbnb has announced it's forming a housing council to help the company better engage with communities it operates in, reports Executive Editor Dennis Schaal. Jay Carney, Airbnb's global head of policy and communications, said the short-term rental company would like to avoid regulations like those implemented in New York City last September. The city enacted a law requiring hosts be present for stays shorter than 30 days, which Carney described as onerous.  Former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who once headed the U.S. Conference of Mayors, will chair the Airbnb council.  Finally, Chinese travelers aren't super enthusiastic about visiting the U.S. in 2024 despite Beijing's efforts to address the hurdles restricting outbound travel from the country, reports Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhuta.  Travel from China to the U.S. is expected to be 70% below pre-Covid levels this year, according to marketing technology company China Trading Desk. CEO Subramania Bhatt cited limited flight capacity and expensive airfare as factors deterring Chinese travelers from visiting the U.S. Bhatt added that a perception of high crime is also a concern for Chinese travelers. Bhatt said Chinese travelers are increasingly interested in destinations suited to last-minute bookings, which means distant locations are taking a backseat. 

As retirement neared, Paul and Cheryl Thornton moved from Delaware to Florida, believing it would be their “forever” home. While Florida is a great location for cruise enthusiasts like Paul, he hated it - the weather was unbearable and the drive to relatives in the northeast was too long. When it came time to retire, Paul sought somewhere with a temperate climate, a reasonable driving distance to the northeast, and near a city with professional football and basketball teams. After extensive research, Paul zeroed in on the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The couple purchased a home in Mooresville, North Carolina, a town located about 30 miles from Charlotte with more reasonable home prices than the city. Hear Paul profess his love for Mooresville and cruising on Episode 164 of Retire There with Gil & Gene. Check out Paul's award winning podcast: The Joy of Cruising.Paul's four books: The Joy of Cruising: Passionate Cruisers, Fascinating Stories; Cruising Interrupted; The Joy of Cruising Again; and White Man's Disease A Memoir.

While Florida saw a 1.9% population growth last year, there are people who are leaving. Plus, words that will send your email to the spam folder and a hangover is a legitimate "illness." This is the 98.5 KTK Morning Show recap for Friday, September 29, 2023. 

Breaking The Climate: Fires, Floods, Heat And Hail. While Florida is flooding, Canada is incinerating with over 62,000 square miles burned so far. Super typhoon "Saola" has made landfall in Hong Kong while firestorms rage in Greece. Labor Day record heat will extend the baking of the central and southern US, "aquifers are running dry, posing a major threat to drinking water supply". Weather and temperature whiplash hits the West as moisture is allowed into the region. Cloud seeding with endothermic reacting elements will enhance the temporary toxic surface cool-down. Norway is stock-piling grains to prepare for coming shortages, North Korea is attempting to keep their electric grids functioning with solar power even as climate engineering operations blot out the sun. Global chaos is accelerating in lockstep with unfolding biosphere collapse, how long till impact?

Are you looking for the best place to invest in real estate? Investing in Florida real estate can be a lucrative endeavor. If you're considering a move to invest in Florida, it's important to understand the ins and outs of the market. Florida real estate offers a variety of opportunities for investors, from single-family homes to multifamily properties and vacation rentals.When you invest in Florida real estate, you're not just buying a property; you're investing in a lifestyle. Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate, and vibrant cities. It's a popular destination for tourists, retirees, and families looking for a change of scenery.Florida real estate investors often benefit from the expertise of professionals like Andrew Hines. Andrew has a wealth of experience in the real estate industry and can provide valuable insights into the Florida market. Learning from experienced investors like Andrew can help you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.Long-distance real estate investing, whether in Florida or elsewhere, requires careful planning and a solid strategy. It's important to have a reliable team on the ground, including property managers and real estate agents, who can assist with property maintenance and tenant management.While Florida real estate investing is an attractive option, it's also essential to consider opportunities in your home country, such as investing in Canadian real estate. Investing in Canada has its own dynamic real estate market, with cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal offering diverse investment options.Real estate taxes tips are an integral part of property ownership, both in the U.S. and Canada. Understanding the tax implications of your investments is crucial for financial planning. Consult with tax professionals who specialize in real estate to ensure that you're taking advantage of deductions and credits while remaining compliant with tax laws.In summary, long distance real estate investing such as investing in US real estate from Canada offers a range of opportunities for Canadian investors. It's a market known for its potential for appreciation, rental income, and lifestyle benefits. However, it's important to conduct thorough research, consider legal and tax implications, and seek expert guidance to make informed investment decisions, whether in Florida or in your home country.Andrew Hines Instagram

Former business journalist Oscar Musibay - who is now a media relations consultant - discusses how Miami-Dade County's population decreased during the pandemic but housing prices increased during a recent episode of the Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast With Peter Zalewski. The conversation is based on this story in Axios: "Miami-Dade's Population Dropped Slightly, While Florida's Grew" 'https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/11/miami-dade-county-population-census-202 The program features current and former journalists discussing the biggest stories from the previous week. The objective of this program is to cut through the fluff and hyperbole of South Florida real estate marketing, in hopes, of assisting the audience to better understand the key points impacting decision making. The 'Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcasts With Peter Zalewski' can be viewed or heard wherever you get your podcasts. Alternatively, this podcast is available on the YouTube.com channel: CondoVulturesTV. To ask a question or make a comment, please reach us at inquiry@condovultures.com or 305.865.5859 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/condovultures/message

In this episode of the Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcast, host Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® discusses the top real estate and economic new stories of the week. This week's panel is comprised of Zalewski along with current and former business reporters John Fakler, Oscar Musibay and Jean Gruss of Gruss Communications. This program features current and former journalists discussing the biggest stories from the previous week. The objective of this program is to cut through the fluff and hyperbole of South Florida real estate marketing, in hopes, of assisting the audience to better understand the key points impacting decision making. The 'Miami Reporters Roundtable Podcasts With Peter Zalewski' can be viewed or heard wherever you get your podcasts. Alternatively, this podcast is available on the YouTube.com channel: CondoVulturesTV. In Segment 1, the panel is introduced and the rules of engagement are discussed. In Segment 2, the panel discusses the following headlines: 1. “No Dumb Buyers:” South Florida Homes Selling At Discounts (The Real Deal) 'https://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/04/13/no-dumb-buyers-south-florida-homes-selling-at-discounts/ 2. Miami-Dade's Population Dropped Slightly, While Florida's Grew (Axios) 'https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/11/miami-dade-county-population-census-202 3. Miami Fines Mogul For Renting Out His Mansion For Parties (Miami Today) 'https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2023/03/28/miami-fines-mogul-for-renting-out-his-mansion-for-parties/ In Segment 3, the panel discusses the following headlines: 4. Blackstone Raises $30.4 billion For Latest Real Estate Fund (Reuters) 'https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/blackstone-raises-304-bln-latest-real-estate-fund-2023-04-11/ 5. Money Pit: How An Overhaul Of Miami's Former Immigration Building Became An Epic Disaster (Miami Herald) 'https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article272336928.html 6. Plans Are Underway To Reopen The Delano South Beach (Travel Weekly) 'https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Delano-Miami-Beach-reopening-plans-Ennismore-Accor To ask a question or make a comment, please reach us at inquiry@condovultures.com or 305.865.5859 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/condovultures/message

While Florida is best known for rum, a lot of other spirits are finding a home in the Sunshine State. Two of those spirits are Victor George Vodka and the fantastic Fort Mosé Bourbon. Both are the brainchild of industry veteran, Victor Harvey. We recently sat down with Victor to understand his impetus in creating both brands and how advertising two distinctly different spirits with two very different brands can be challenging. We also spoke about the real Fort Mosé, going into the history (and future) of this critically important (yet, forgotten) part of Florida's history and how the bourbon will help preserve this story for generations to come. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: Victor Harvey, Fort Mosé Bourbon Whiskey Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Support the Show on Patreon: Become a Patron! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network and Listeners Like You!! Join the FPN Facebook Group: FPN Insiders Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

A couple weeks ago we did a pod on Florida and the chaos DeSantis is inflicting on his state. So today we're doing a counter piece on what a state looks like when a government works for, and listens to, it's people, and, as far as I'm concerned, there's no state that balances the scales better with Florida than Michigan. While Florida is all top down government control, Michigan has dedicated itself to listening to, and honoring the will of the voters. So today we're going to talk about Michigan. To give you a sense of what's possible when government reflects what the people, and not just what the government, wants. As Salon magazine recently wrote, “Michigan offers us real hope. A roadmap back to democracy and common sense”. And, I can't think of anything we all need more than a little hope.  Please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!  All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl   Thank you to today's sponsor! www.manukora.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirl www.auraframes.com code: PoliticsGirl www.dave.com/politicsgirl www.trymiracle.com/POLITICSGIRL

While Florida is best known for rum, a lot of other spirits are finding a home in the Sunshine State. Two of those spirits are Victor George Vodka and the fantastic Fort Mosé Bourbon. Both are the brainchild of industry veteran, Victor Harvey. We recently sat down with Victor to understand his impetus in creating both brands and how advertising two distinctly different spirits with two very different brands can be challenging. We also spoke about the real Fort Mosé, going into the history (and future) of this critically important (yet, forgotten) part of Florida's history and how the bourbon will help preserve this story for generations to come. Listen in... Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Field Producer/Photographer: Steve Pekala Editor: Daniel Delgado Guest: Victor Harvey, Fort Mosé Bourbon Whiskey Equipment Sponsor: Mainline Marketing | Featured Product: Shure MV7 | Full MV7 Podcast Mic Bundle with Boom Arm and Headphones Interested in becoming FBP's next Title Sponsor? Contact FPN today! Support the Show on Patreon: Become a Patron! Opening Voice Over Courtesy of: Jeff Brozovich Follow Florida Beer Blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network and Listeners Like You!! Join the FPN Facebook Group: FPN Insiders Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Drawing from the wild and erotic character of the natural environment, Bri Chesler's work reflects on cultural obsessions of beauty and their relationships to internal anatomies. By fusing similar elements found in biology and botany she creates forms that flirt with the audience, exploring ideas of intimacy and desire. Known for its nontraditional approach, her work combines a variety of glass techniques with other media.  Says Chesler: “Over the last few years glass has become the focus of my material exploration. The process revolves around using your body, the momentum of its movements, and your breath to shape a form. You have to allow yourself to be vulnerable. A dance between artist and medium, each movement carefully caressing, convincing the glass to become something new. The reality and illusion of its fragility, its weightless transparent quality, feed into the idea of being exposed, a material, a skin, that has the ability to be both vacant and full of depth.”  She continues: “I like to maintain a glass focus while using a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing qualities found in both materials that translate a similar idea or aesthetic. Manipulating surfaces and materials in a way that plays with the audiences' perception allows me to develop a surreal dialog by diminishing the limitations of material identity. The cohesion of different glass techniques and other media has become something innate to my making; it's what defines me as a glass artist. It not only allows me to explore the material in untraditional ways, but it also demonstrates and highlights the multidimensional nature of glass itself.” Though she now lives in Seattle, Chesler credits her Palm Beach upbringing as a major influence. While Florida's landscapes inspired the foundation for her conceptual ideas, the cultural environment informed the themes of superficial beauty, intimacy, and empathy. A product of BAK MSOA and Dreyfoos High School of the Arts, the former alum always knew her calling was a visual one. She discovered her passion for glass while studying metal and foundry processes at the Kansas City Art Institute during her undergraduate studies. The sensual and organic aesthetic of glass resonated with Chesler in a way that metal did not. Chesler has received accolades such as the 2019 Pilchuck Emerging Artist-in-Residence award, the 2020 Hauberg Fellowship, the 2021 Glass Art Society's Saxe Emerging Artist Award, and a Chihuly Gardens and Glass Anniversary Scholarship. In 2022, she taught as an instructor at Pilchuck Glass School and was featured in a solo exhibition, titled Untamed: The Anatomy of Desire, at the Center on Contemporary Arts in Seattle. Her works have also been exhibited at the Bellevue Arts Museum in Washington State and Habatat Gallery in Michigan.  DELECTABLE, a collaborative installation, is on view now through April 15 at Method Gallery. Chesler and MinHi England (Blown Away 3 finalist) bonded after learning about shared traumatic life experiences, only to realize the conceptual parallels in their artistic practice. In 2017, they founded a collaborative brand called Liquid Lush Studio and have since been collaborating artistically. Throughout that time, they have continued a partnership not only creatively but in a familial friendship. The two describe themselves as “widow wives” after caring for and witnessing cancer take the life of Jesse England. After surviving this new shared traumatic life experience, their connection grew stronger and motivated the two to continue a collaborative partnership. Museum of Glass (MOG), Tacoma, presents a concert in the Hot Shop on April 20, featuring local music group Mirrorgloss alongside live glassblowing demonstrations led by Chesler and England. The artists will act as lead gaffers for the evening, guiding Museum of Glass Hot Shop Starter Sarah Gilbert and students from the Hilltop Artists program in creating works inspired by the music. The event is inspired by the themes of feminism and the work of powerful women-identifying and gender-expansive artists in MOG's current exhibition She Bends: Redefining Neon Legacy. Chesler and England will also demonstrate at the Glass Art Society Conference in Detroit, Michigan, in June 2023 as well as co-teach at OxBow School of Art, Saugatuck, Michigan, in July 2023.  

While Florida first passed a law limiting LGBTQ+ student rights at school in March 2022, as many as 19 other states have considered a version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Hear how an LGBTQ+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school, what TV shows get right—or not—about teen LGBTQ+ relationships, and learn how some teens are not interested in romantic relationships at all. Stories in this episode were produced by Megan from Centerville, Ohio, and Ava from San Antonio, Texas.  This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

What challenges do America First nationalists face in Florida? Florida State Representative Anthony Sabatini comes back to El Nino Speaks to highlight his experience running for Congress and some of the major obstacles the Right will face in the Sunshine State. While Florida has shined during the COVID-1984 era, there is still a lot of work to do on numerous political fronts. Buy My Book "The 10 Myths of Gun Control" TodayIf you're serious about changing the gun control status quo we live in, this book is a must.After reading this text, you will be able to hold your own in any debate with your anti-gun friends, family, or associates. No questions asked.And heck, you will have a solid foundation in championing issues like gun rights should you take your activism to the next level.Knowledge is power and the foundation for any worthwhile endeavor. With this next-level information at your fingertips, the sky is the limit.So make today the day you say NO to the gun control status quo by taking action NOW.The full retail price for The 10 Myths of Gun Control is $6.Get Your Copy TodayBookmark my Website For Direct ContactIn the era of Big Tech censorship, we can't rely on just one or two platforms to keep us connected. Bookmark my website today so you always know where to get the true, unfiltered information about the news and views that matter to you.Subscribe to my Premium Newsletter TodayThe Niño FileIf you're serious about changing the authoritarian status quo we live in, make sure to join the Niño File on Patreon for as little as $5 a month. This is the premier source for dedicated and passionate leaders who want to not just “move the needle”, but actually win and change the landscape ahead of us.The Niño File is bringing you the necessary and concise ways to help you identify and train strong candidates, kill bad legislation while actively passing good bills, keeping incumbents accountable and knowing how to replace them when push comes to shove. Those are just the tip of the iceberg, the only way to get so much more is to join today!Don't Forget to Follow me on Twitter @JoseAlNino This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit josbcf.substack.com/subscribe

Every week there are risers and fallers. On this episode Crock and Ryan Tracy wanted to discuss some players who's value gets pumped up and who's value got roughed up. Sam Hartman, Bryce Young and Jordan Addison have great performances for different reasons. While Florida's quarterback Anthony Richardson gets roughed up. The guys discuss that and much more.Title Sponsor-BetOnlineToday's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBriteCoThis episode is brought to you by BriteCo Jewelry and Watch Insurance. BriteCo brings you comprehensive, fast, and affordable jewelry insurance for as low as 5 dollars per month. Check out your special offer for locked-on listeners and Get covered in under two minutes at brite dot co forward slash locked on – that's Brite dot co forward slash locked on.PrizePicksToday's episode of Locked On XXX is presented by PrizePicks. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy. Pick 2-5 players and if they score more or less than their PrizePicks projection you can win up to 10x your money on your entry. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONPrizePicks Crossover ThursdayCross-over Thursday is presented by our friends at PrizePicks.  PrizePicks is so much fun and it's easy to play – no competing with other players - just you vs. the projections available. Pick 2-5 players and if they score more or less than their PrizePicks projection you can win up to 10x your money on your entry. It can literally take less than 60 seconds to enter, it's that easy. We love PrizePicks and we know you will too. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON  (Note to hosts:  Ok to inject your personal experience with the platform in the highlighted section)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!BriteCoThe guys at BriteCo Jewelry Insurance made buying insurance for your engagement ring, your watch, or whatever so easy you can get covered in 2 minutes on your cell phone. You won't find a better deal on coverage that's so affordable. Go to https://brite.co/lockedonPrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONTuroDitch boring rental cars and find your drive at Turo.comAthletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NFLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every week there are risers and fallers. On this episode Crock and Ryan Tracy wanted to discuss some players who's value gets pumped up and who's value got roughed up. Sam Hartman, Bryce Young and Jordan Addison have great performances for different reasons. While Florida's quarterback Anthony Richardson gets roughed up. The guys discuss that and much more. Title Sponsor- BetOnline Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL BriteCo This episode is brought to you by BriteCo Jewelry and Watch Insurance. BriteCo brings you comprehensive, fast, and affordable jewelry insurance for as low as 5 dollars per month. Check out your special offer for locked-on listeners and Get covered in under two minutes at brite dot co forward slash locked on – that's Brite dot co forward slash locked on. PrizePicks Today's episode of Locked On XXX is presented by PrizePicks. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy. Pick 2-5 players and if they score more or less than their PrizePicks projection you can win up to 10x your money on your entry. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON PrizePicks Crossover Thursday Cross-over Thursday is presented by our friends at PrizePicks.  PrizePicks is so much fun and it's easy to play – no competing with other players - just you vs. the projections available. Pick 2-5 players and if they score more or less than their PrizePicks projection you can win up to 10x your money on your entry. It can literally take less than 60 seconds to enter, it's that easy. We love PrizePicks and we know you will too. First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON   (Note to hosts:  Ok to inject your personal experience with the platform in the highlighted section) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! BriteCo The guys at BriteCo Jewelry Insurance made buying insurance for your engagement ring, your watch, or whatever so easy you can get covered in 2 minutes on your cell phone. You won't find a better deal on coverage that's so affordable. Go to https://brite.co/lockedon PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON Turo Ditch boring rental cars and find your drive at Turo.com Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NFLNETWORK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida Legislature in a May special session passed a series of reforms to help stabilize a property insurance market that has seen a growing number of carriers stop writing business or becoming insolvent.  Homeowners rates keep growing by double-digits and coverage is increasingly difficult to obtain. Former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lisa Miller talks with a lawmaker who was one of the handful of leaders behind the reforms and the head of a litigation analytics firm on whether the two new laws will help re-right the marketplace and lower homeowners rates - and what further reform is most needed next. Show NotesFlorida's newest property insurance and consumer reforms build on legislation passed in 2019 and 2021.  The two new laws (SB 2-D & SB 4-D) target excessive litigation, contractor solicitation abuse, and provide $2 billion in no-cost reinsurance coverage to carriers to improve the affordability and availability of insurance coverage.  More than 12 companies have stopped writing new business since January.  Another seven companies have become insolvent since 2019 - six in just the past 12 months.  “This was a matter of first aid to save a dying patient, which was Florida's property insurance market but there's absolutely still more to do,” said Representative David Smith (R-Winter Springs) who supported the two bills that became law and took effective immediately on May 26, 2022.  “There are some homeowners that the legislation is going to help immediately.  But longer term, I think homeowners will see lower rates and an impact of the rates going up less because of the stabilization of the market….we're on the right track.”According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' data, as reported by state Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, Florida has 9% of all homeowners insurance claims in the US yet has 79% of all homeowners insurance claims lawsuits.  The number of property insurance lawsuits in the state has increased 363% in the past nine years.  The current excesses are driven by fraudulent roof claims.  “A lot of the new measures are litigation related with the intent that either the laws will reduce the lawsuit amounts or reduce the cost of each lawsuit to the insurance industry, which would then translate to lower insurance premiums for Floridians,” said Wesley Todd, CEO of CaseGlide, a Tampa-based litigation analytics and software firm serving the insurance industry.  He noted the real question is exactly when rates will come down given the reforms will take time to be reflected in renewal policies over the coming months.  Insurance companies and their reinsurers will then want to see “years of data” that suggests litigation costs are under control.  “I believe that lawmakers still have one more thing left to do, which is get rid of the attorney fees statute, which is the structure that incentivizes attorneys to sue insurance companies.  I think until they do that, we won't actually start to see rates for Floridians decrease.”Florida's attorney fees statute (627.428 f.s.) requires an insurance company pay attorney fees when the policyholder prevails in a lawsuit against the company.  It has helped in catastrophes such as 1992's devastating Hurricane Andrew, to encourage representation “so that consumers would have a level playing field,” host Miller said.  “What has happened is that there are contractors who use that statute to their own benefit and will have their favorite partner, a plaintiff lawyer, and they become a team, once the consumer is kind of marginalized, if you will.”Rep. Smith said the new reforms prohibit awards of attorney fees to contractors or other assignees of an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) contract.  “Again, we've got to do more.  And the legislature never wants to deny the consumer, that homeowner the ability to get an attorney and be represented and get their day in court,” he said.  While Florida has weather issues to deal with that can impact insurance rates, “it's the litigation costs that are driving these rates up and why reinsurance companies don't want to take the actuarial risk of having all this litigation in Florida.  It's not the hurricanes they fear, it's the trial lawyer,” Rep. Smith said.Todd agreed and said the “surgical approach” the legislature rightfully utilized in the 2019 and 2021 reforms was meant to solve the litigation problem without getting rid of the attorney fees statue, but that hasn't worked.  “If we put a lot of loopholes and obstacles in front of the plaintiff attorneys, but they get paid to jump through those loopholes because they get paid for all their attorney fees, then are they really obstacles?  They're things that actually create more revenue for the attorneys because they're being paid to jump through hoops,” Todd argued.“It's not the $35,000 roof that is the burden on the insurance company,” added Rep. Smith.  “It's the $150,000 or $200,000 in attorney fees that they get paid.  That's what creates the litigation risk.”  He discussed his idea of creating a blue ribbon commission to meet outside the time constraints of the legislature's annual 60-day session and five weeks of prior committee meetings to collect data, benchmark other states' efforts, and “to get everybody that has a vested interest in solving the problem to everybody that's part of the problem to come together to be part of the solution,” Rep. Smith said.  In the meantime, Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) who chairs the Insurance and Banking Committee is expected to hold workshops this summer to provide more information and data that some lawmakers complained they didn't have during the special session.Host Miller and her guests also discussed what wasn't in the new reform laws: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state-created and taxpayer-backed “insurer of last resort.”  Its policy count is rapidly approaching one million as private insurance companies have gone insolvent or shed policies because of underwriting losses.  It under-market rates and growing policy count burden will subject the rest of Florida's policyholders across almost all insurance lines (including automobile & surplus lines) to pay a special assessment if Citizens runs out of money to pay claims, as it did during the spate of 8 hurricanes during the 2004-2005 season.Host Miller agreed with both of her guests that the legislature needs to eliminate the attorney fees statute.  She said lawmakers should also go beyond the roof deductible option that consumers can access as part of the new law and instead require actual cash value for roof replacement as 40 other states do.  She also advocates for elimination of AOB contracts and reform of the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund that could save homeowners an estimated average $150 a year on their premium.Links and Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeCaseGlideRepresentative David SmithSB 2-D & SB 4-D (bills covering the 2022 reforms)Final Special Session 2022 Florida Legislature Bill Watch (Lisa Miller & Associates)Florida Statutes section 627.428 (on attorney fees)Top 20 Attorneys Filing Property Insurance Lawsuits - 2022 Q1 (Florida Department of Financial Services, April 2022)Florida Insurance Industry's Litigation, 2013-2021 (Citizens Property Insurance Corporation)Top 10 Florida Domestic Insurers Net Income Losses (from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, March 2022)Private Insurance Industry Cumulative Rate Filings 2020-2021 (from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, March 2022)Florida's 2019 AOB Reform (HB 7065) (Lisa Miller & Associates)Florida's 2021 Litigation & Solicitation Reform (SB 76) (Lisa Miller & Associates)Florida's 2022 Litigation Reform & Consumer Protections (SB 2-D & SB 4-D) (Lisa Miller & Associates)CFO/Department of Financial Services Insurance Consumer Helpline (1-877-693-5236)** The Listener Call-In Line for your recorded questions and comments to air in future episodes is 850-388-8002 or you may send email to LisaMiller@LisaMillerAssociates.com **The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & Associates, brings you the latest developments in Property & Casualty, Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, and Surplus Lines insurance from around the Sunshine State.  Based in the state capital of Tallahassee, Lisa Miller & Associates provides its clients with focused, intelligent, and cost conscious solutions to their business development, government consulting, and public relations needs.  On the web at www.LisaMillerAssociates.com or call 850-222-1041.  Your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome!  Date of Recording 6/22/2022. 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On this week's Community Focus, I'm sitting down with local LGBTQ+ advocate Sheena Barnes, to discuss the recent introduction of some bills that would ban teachings of gender/sexuality to K-12 students in Florida, and most recently, Ohio. While Florida's bill passed, Ohio's hangs in the balance, which is why Barnes has a message to those who support it. Original Air Date: April 24, 2022

While Florida governor Ron DeSantis (R) has been advocating the use of monoclonal antibodies for COVID treatment for months now, Colorado governor Jared Polis (D) is just now starting to make the pitch to Coloradans as COVID case numbers soar - despite a reported 80 percent vaccination rate statewide. What took him so long? Were there political reasons for him to wait until now?

T & B are back with another episode!! FSU has a close game against Clemson. While Florida gets molly-whopped in Duval. We recap both games from last week and speak nothing but facts about the state of each program. There's a great slate of games this week and we are here to provide you our “expert analysis”. At least we won't bs ya like ARod lol. We also talk about the news that just came out about the Suns. As always, Like, Share, Comment. We appreciate yall!!

Useless Vice President Kamala Harris gets clowned across media outlets for avoiding confronting the crisis at our southern border while opting instead to visit other countries and address their problems Hot Psaki! White House spokesperson Jen Psaki follows suit by avoiding the question altogether while being served up softball questions from the MSM. Rob submits a few of his own... Georgia governor Brian Kemp gets greeted by a hometown crowd with a barrage of BOOS! While Florida governor Ron DeSantis attends the largest outdoor music festival since the pandemic began to cheers and support NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio attempts to address his own damage to the NY police department by announcing the need to bring in Federal assistance Newsmax's Rob Schmitt speaks with CA governor candidate Caitlyn Jenner Newsmax's Greg Kelly highlights freedom fighting citizen Tatiana Ibrahim who brutally confronts her local NY school board and leaves them speechless Meanwhile in France, a citizen asks President Macron "What did the five fingers say to the face?"....SLAP!!! Highlights from N.C. Lt Governor Mark Robinson's epic speech at the GOP Convention Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Noisy Business Podcast we run down the Mr. Potato head fiasco and how woke cancel culture just keeps moving the line. Brayton talks about how his family used to rob his siblings of soda. Sean talks about how at school he was the El Chapo of the schoolyard and the Narcos of flower. While Florida and Texas open up we have another sponsor Invisimask. By the end of the podcast, we talk about Sean’s dating/fighting life on a mix of apps. It’s another roller coaster of an episode! Check us out on the socials: iTunes - https://bit.ly/NoisyBusiness Twitter - https://twitter.com/NOISYBIZ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NoisyBusinessPod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noisybusinesspod/ Tik Tok - http://bit.ly/36n5u0X

Greg Wolf joins Beckles & Recher Friday to talk about this weekend's events in the Tampa Bay region! While Florida is not yet completely open, things are slowly starting to come around. Theme parks have all sorts of events, including at Busch Gardens, Epcot, and SeaWorld Orlando. The carnival season is also on its way back, including in Eagle Lake! Also a comedy show, Saturday morning market and some Valentine's Day events as well! All that and MORE!

Alright, nation, it’s time to jump onboard Kyle Trask’s bandwagon for the Heisman Trophy. While Florida fans have an appreciation for what Trask is doing, the rest of the country is just now starting to come around. David Waters is joined by Will Miles (Read and Reaction) and Bill Sikes to take a deep dive into Trask’s play so far this season. Also, the trio will discuss Bill’s latest work as he breaks down the relationship between individual All-SEC football players and teams that win SEC Championships. Get Gators Breakdown merchandise at https://www.ebay.com/str/gatorsbreakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida has obscured the true extent of its COVID-19 pandemic by using a misleading measure of positive cases to justify reopening schools and businesses, state data indicates. While Florida has publicized that its “positivity rate” has regularly fallen below 5%, other health organizations are publishing data that shows the rate may be dramatically higher. Independent experts, including Johns Hopkins University, consistently list Florida’s positivity rate at 10% or higher, twice the recommended level for widespread reopening. Florida itself calculates another version of the rate — not widely publicized — that shows the pandemic is worse than state officials have championed. Those figures show that the rate has never fallen to the 5% threshold, the South Florida Sun Sentinel discovered. The result: As coronavirus cases again threaten to rise in Florida, with schools and businesses fully open, it is becoming increasingly difficult to answer a simple question: What percentage of people tested positive for COVID-19 on any given day — and are we justified in going about our business without worry? Or did Gov. Ron DeSantis put people at risk when he allowed businesses to return to normal?On this day in history October 20th, we recognize and pay tribute to suffragette (a woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest) Alice Paul, who began a seven month jail sentence for protesting for women’s rights back on October 20th 1917. The arrested suffragists were sent to a prison in Virginia. Paul and her compatriots demanded to be treated as political prisoners and staged hunger strikes. Their demands were met with brutality as suffragists, including frail, older women, were beaten, pushed and thrown into cold, unsanitary, and rat-infested cells. Arrests continued and conditions at the prison deteriorated. For staging hunger strikes, Paul and several other suffragists were forcibly fed in a tortuous method. Prison officials removed Paul to a sanitarium in hopes of getting her declared insane. When news of the prison conditions and hunger strikes became known, the press, some politicians, and the public began demanding the women’s release; sympathy for the prisoners brought many to support the cause of women’s suffrage. Upon her release from prison, Paul hoped to ride this surge of goodwill into victory.In 1919, both the House and Senate passed the 19th Amendment and the battle for state ratification commenced. Three-fourths of the states were needed to ratify the amendment. The battle for ratification came down to the state of Tennessee in the summer of 1920; if a majority of the state legislature voted for the amendment, it would become law. The deciding vote was cast twenty-four year-old Harry Burn, the youngest member of the Tennessee assembly. Originally intending to vote “no,” Burn changed his vote after receiving a telegram from his mother asking him to support women’s suffrage. On August 18, 1920, Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment. Six days later, Secretary of State Colby certified the ratification, and, with the stroke of his pen, American women gained the right to vote. For more information on Alice Paul and the suffragette movement, visit www.alicepaul.org or search for “Alice Paul” on www.sharemylesson.org, a great, totally free, resource for lessons and study materials that educators and parents should know about.

Florida's governor has just announced the end of all Covid-19 restrictions.  This goes for healthcare practices as well. While Florida is the first, it will not be the last state to offer these modifications.  How will this affect where you practice?

Days before the scheduled Aug 19 Florida Bar Exam, it became clear that the online test provider, ILG was unable to securely proctor the test. While Florida students waited in limbo for direction, Nevada and Louisiana gave up and provided open book email exams instead. Our experts break down the events of the week and what may come in the next few days. For more information about updates from each jurisdiction, visit our webpage at https://www.celebrationbarreview.com/july-2020-exam-changes/ Links in this Episode: Episode 320 Video Version New MasterClass: Abundance For Bar Study ALL NEW Webinar: Now Is The Best Time To Take The Bar Exam New Multistate Nutshell Videos Calm and Health Paraliminal Set Paraliminal Pack Order Page Holosync Order Page Free Consultation with Jackson NCBE COVID-19 Update Successful Student Case Studies Order PhotoReading for your Celebration Bar Review Course

You never know where the twists and turns of the season will take you, and the Gators certainly didn’t expect what came their way at Kentucky. While Florida improved to 3-0 with the unlikeliest of comebacks, it came at the cost of losing QB Felipe Franks for the year with an ankle injury. On today’s show, host Adam Schick is joined by FloridaGators.com senior writers Scott Carter and Chris Harry to wade into the uncharted quarterback waters ahead (1:46), look at the challenges Tennessee brings to The Swamp (12:37), mark the 25th anniversary of the 1994 SEC Championship team (17:58), marvel at former Gator Eddy Pineiro’s clutch kicking in Chicago (21:14), reflect on soccer coach Becky Burleigh’s history-making 500th win (24:26) and recall the best SportsCenter commercials in the PAT (27:37). Then, grad transfer Jon Greenard stops by to discuss his wayward path to Gainesville, his enduring connection to Todd Grantham and much more (31:47). Please subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear and for more information, visit FloridaGators.com/GatorTales.

As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida, two reports that examined damage from last fall's Hurricane Michael have mixed reviews on building construction in Florida's Panhandle.  While newer homes built after the 2002 Florida Building Code was enacted suffered less structural damage than older homes, the roof cover loss and siding damage was just as common in the newer structures.  In fact, almost two-thirds of those newer buildings built after the code went into effect had some roof loss from Michael's high winds.While Florida is known for its tough building code, few know that the maximum wind standards of materials and methods in the code vary depending on which part of the state you live.  Miami-Dade County, where Hurricane Andrew struck in 1992, has the toughest wind standards.  But the Florida Panhandle, where Hurricane Michael's Cat 5 winds struck in 2018, has among the weakest wind standards.  Why?  Just how vulnerable are homes throughout Florida?  And what can be done to strengthen them?Host Lisa Miller, a former deputy insurance commissioner asks noted television meteorologist and hurricane expert Bryan Norcross and Cindy Shaw, a forensic engineer with Haag Engineering Services.Show NotesHurricane Michael struck the Panhandle as a Category 5 storm, the fourth in U.S. history, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph and a 15-foot storm surge.  43 people died in the storm and its aftermath.  Total damages are estimated to climb to $25 billion.A University of Florida Engineering School report prepared for the Florida Building Commission examined both wind and storm surge damages from Hurricane Michael.  It found that roof cover loss was the most common type of structural failure, even with wind exposures below the building code's threshold. “Structural damage was predominantly experienced by older (pre-2002) structures, while newer structures generally experienced no more than roof cover and wall cladding loss.  However, roof cover and wall cladding damage was still commonly observed even in newer structures,” according to the report.  Almost two-thirds of buildings built after the code went into effect had some roof cover loss.Another report from the Structural Extreme Event Reconnaissance Network had similar findings.Although Florida is recognized as having the toughest building codes in the nation, they vary by wind standards, depending on the area of Florida.  In the Panhandle, where Michael struck, those wind standards are among the weakest in the state at 130 mph at the coast and 120 mph slightly inland.   In Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, the standards are the strongest at 180 mph at the coast and 170 mph inland.Cindy Shaw is a Senior Engineer and Southeast Regional Manager for Haag Engineering Services, a global forensic engineering and consulting firm.  In her review of the reports, Shaw said she noted improvement in homes built after the enactment of the 2002 Florida Building Code, but performance varied a lot, even among similar homes.   Homes built above code standards performed best. “Finishing materials installations varied within a single residence and that led to wind damage.  Roofing that was to a higher code than a garage door led to vulnerabilities and failures in the overall structure,” said Shaw, a 20 year veteran of structural inspections.“It was tremendously frustrating to see the damage from Hurricane Michael because we lived this already,” said Bryan Norcross, Hurricane Specialist for WPLG-TV, Local 10 News in Miami.  He is known for his 23-hour on-air marathon during and after Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida.  Andrew was the last Cat-5 storm to hit Florida before Michael.“Something failed.  The roof might have been good, but the windows or the front door or the garage door wasn't, and that lead to a cascade of failure once the home's envelope was breeched.   Our tougher building code in South Florida post-Andrew, ensures the entire house is secure by all its components meeting the same standard,” said Norcross.  “The building code was somewhat intentionally made less strong in the eastern Panhandle than even the western Panhandle for no rational meteorological reason.” The problem with the current Florida Building Code and its varying wind standards, said Shaw, is that it doesn't deal with areas of the state that have had significant hurricanes, whose wind standards don't match their historical experience.  Shaw said those need further refinement.  She noted that Florida's code for existing structures, which covers buildings being updated, is a good example of progressively refined codes that work well.So what would Shaw and Norcross advise the Florida Building Commission on potential changes post-Hurricane Michael?Shaw, who specializes in examining new building materials and methods in the Florida Building Code in between hurricanes, said the design wind pressures that exist as standards need to be less arbitrary and political and instead correlate to the reality of the coastal regions.  Improved code enforcement is needed, too.   “It's not that we expect to have no damage when we have a Category 5 hurricane, but we would like to not have catastrophic damage.  We would like to not have loss of life.  We would like the homes to still be livable.  And with regard to Hurricane Michael and up in the Panhandle, we failed on all three of those fronts,” said Shaw.Norcross agreed.  “We have this high-velocity wind zone here in Southeast Florida, for no rational reason does it stop at the Broward County lines.  There's just no meteorological reason why you couldn't have a Category 5 hurricane strike any part of the state of Florida and have a Category 3 or 4 hurricane go all the way across the state.  You don't even have to think about it as a meteorologist, you just have to look in the history book to see examples….Ironically, the Panhandle is especially vulnerable to strong hurricanes,” he said.As for the higher cost of construction that comes with a stronger code, Norcross and Shaw agreed that there are other places in the building where cost savings could be achieved and channeled to build a safer, more durable house.   “It's just too easy to do it all the way right, than to do it halfway,” said Shaw.“The real challenge for builders and the real resistance here, is the inspection process,” said Norcross.  “It is a pain in the neck to do anything here in South Florida…the issue is to create an inspection system that is as efficient and simple as it can be.”Host Lisa Miller, a former Florida deputy insurance commissioner, noted that building better should lead to lower property insurance costs as well.  “Hurricanes and other catastrophes don't know or care who is insured or not and as we've learned, don't necessarily follow historical patterns – including those on which we base risk.” Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Investigation of buildings damaged by Hurricane Michael  (The University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, prepared for the Florida Building Commission, June 10, 2019)Hurricane Michael: Field Assessment Team Early Access Reconnaissance Report (from Structural Extreme Event Reconnaissance Network, October 25, 2018)Pitfalls in Mitigating Risk (LMA Newsletter of 8-26-19)www.BryanNorcross.comwww.HaagGlobal.com Florida Building CommissionCities Where Hurricanes Would Cause the Most Damage (24/7 Wall Street, July 31, 2019)** The Listener Call-In Line for your recorded questions and comments to air in future episodes is 850-388-8002 or you may send email to LisaMiller@LisaMillerAssociates.com **The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & Associates, brings you the latest developments in Property & Casualty, Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, and Surplus Lines insurance from around the Sunshine State.  Based in the state capital of Tallahassee, Lisa Miller & Associates provides its clients with focused, intelligent, and cost conscious solutions to their business development, government consulting, and public relations needs.  On the web at www.LisaMillerAssociates.com or call 850-222-1041.  Your questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome!  Date of Recording 8/23/19. Email via info@LisaMillerAssociates.com   Composer: www.TeleDirections.com  © Copyright 2017-2019 Lisa Miller & Associates, All Rights Reserved

While Florida has no state income tax, residents there still pay taxes in other ways. But the overall burden is low relative to most other states. Property taxes are about 1% of assessed value. But don't let that percentage number seem high. The median value of a home in FL is all of around $150k. So while other states, say California, has a lower property tax rate, the median home values there are 3 times as large as in FL. Thus, in CA even with a lower rate, their residents pay more in taxes. Sales tax in Florida is probably the largest of the tax burdens a resident pays. All in all, NO income tax, low property tax and a moderately high sales tax, PLUS the sun, not a bad place to be. Keep n mind though, homeowners insurance is always a challenge in FL. So, get a quote BEFORE you buy a house!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/josh-scandlen-podcast/support

Phosphate mining could have longstanding negative consequences in the environment and ecosystem in Manasota--and its neighboring counties, Sarasota and Charlotte. An upcoming Hot Topics Luncheon with the League of Women Voters will addresss this issue. Glenn Compton, Chairman of Manasota 88, an environmental group that oversees phosphate mining in the area, spoke to the Critical Times on phosphate mining activity in the Bradenton area. While Florida is an ideal state for extracting phosphate, he believes that the long-term affects of mining in this area will be more costly in the long term. You can listen to Compton's full length interview here. This is just one of several segments to air in the next installment of the Critical Times, this Friday at 6 p.m., with reruns on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Can't wait until then? Check out the WSLR archives!

As residents of the Florida panhandle and big bend scrambled to flee their homes, Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 4 Hurricane over night putting it on track to rival the strongest storms to ever make landfall in that part of the country. As one meteorologist pointed out, if Michael doesn't weaken before making landfall late Wednesday, it would surpass Hurricane Eloise, which wrecked the panhandle in 1975, and the Pensacola Hurricane of 1882 for strongest winds ever recorded for a landfall in the panhandle. If the storm's 140 mph+ wind speeds are maintained, Michael could be the strongest storm to hit the area since the dawn of record-keeping in 1851. While Florida residents are somewhat accustomed to record-breaking storms, according to the Weather Channel, "no long-time residents of this area will have seen a hurricane this strong before." Stores in the region have started rationing supplies like water and generators as residents have scrambled to stock up while state of emergencies have been issued in Florida and Alabama. The National Weather Service described the storm as "extremely dangerous."

The current real estate market cycle is winding down. While Florida markets are still experiencing growth, many investors are seeing more competition. Our guest, Rick Melero, discusses how he learned to adapt to a dynamic real estate cycle by adopting creative, flexible investing strategies. Tampa conference rooms for rent

It’s no secret that Tallahassee has become a destination for craft beer lovers. While Florida's coasts may have a greater volume of breweries, the 850 region has produced an impressive number of award-winning beers recently, and the scene has grown rapidly over the past decade. There are now five commercial-scale brewing operations in Tallahassee, with several more on the way. For local residents, it’s easier than ever to stop by their favorite tasting room for a pint, or pick up a six-pack of local beer at a grocery store. This wasn’t always the case, and for a long time the closest craft breweries were in cities like Apalachicola and Gainesville. That changed with the opening of Proof Brewing Co’s original location in 2012. Since then, four new tasting rooms have opened and the market for locally-brewed craft beer in Tallahassee has exploded. Proponents of craft beer say that breweries aid local growth by creating jobs and bringing tourism dollars into the city. As we found out, they also bring the different parts of Tallahassee together, creating a unifying effect for local neighborhoods. Together, these breweries contribute to a craft beer community here in Tallahassee, that’s been deemed Florida’s “Craft Capital.” To hear from Proof, Grasslands, Ology, Lake Tribe, and Deep Brewing, listen-in to Season 3, Episode 4 of the Startup Capital podcast by Cuttlesoft.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell broke with President-elect Donald Trump over Russia on Monday, saying he supports a congressional investigation into findings that Russian hackers attempted to influence the election. While Florida is celebrating no recent local transmission of Zika, Texas is seeing increases; we have the story. And we have a Trending Today USA roundtable. Guests: Ellis Henican, Jason Wert, Cheryl Magness, Tom Hinchey, Hal Nunn, Stephanie Gabriel. Trending Today USA with Rusty Humphries 12-12-16 Part 6Image credit: Christopher Halloran / Shutterstock.com

While Florida remains undefeated and prepares for their biggest test yet, the Gator Nation rode an emotional roller coaster this week with a wave of unexpected news. On this week's show, Adam Schick gets the facts on the Will Grier situation and talks LSU with Scott Carter, Mick Hubert recalls both the glory days of Steve Spurrier and great games in Death Valley, and Kelvin Taylor reveals how he has transformed into an every down back. Also, hear comments from Jim McElwain, Jeff Cardozo finds out how Linebackers Coach Randy Shannon is preparing his guys for Leonard Fournette, and the Head Ball Coach's former Gator stars tell all.

This Episode of Talking Space brings you a recording from August 7th 2013 at the Alachua County Library Headquarters branch in Gainesville, FL. The presenter is Peter Chitko from NASA Kennedy Space Center. Peter Chitko is employed by NASA as the Mechanical Division Engineering Technical Integration Manager.  In 1983, he joined NASA at the Kennedy Space Center, which was the launch site and preferred landing site for NASA's Space Shuttles, so, with 30 years of experience, he has a wealth of information about Florida history and space travel. Mr. Chitko's presentation at the Alachua County Florida Library added the very interesting aspect of spaceflight to the theme “Viva Florida 500”. Viva Florida 500 is a statewide initiative to highlight the 500 years of historic people, places and events in present-day Florida since the arrival of Juan Ponce de León to the land he named La Florida in 1513. While Florida's Native American heritage dates back more than 12,000 years, Spain's claim in 1513 began a new era. 2013 marks 500 years of history and diverse cultural heritage in Florida – a claim no other state in America can make – and Viva Florida 500 promotes the place where the world's cultures began to unite and transform into the great nation we know today as the United States of America. The Viva Florida 500 commemoration is ongoing throughout 2013, and includes hundreds of events statewide. The goal is to promote 500 years of Florida's history – its people, places and cultural achievements – and this important milestone in American and Florida history. My apologies for the moments you miss here with this audio only recording. Mr. Chitko played several videos of key events from the Apollo program. Unfortunately the acoustics of the conference room we were in, made that audio (on my recording) difficult to understand. However I think you will find Mr. Chitko easy to understand and I ask you to let your mind's eye fill in the pictures or video you have certainly seen before. Mr. Chitko will be telling us about the space race, about the Apollo Program and a little about what is ahead for NASA. I want to thank Mr. Peter Chitko of NASA Kennedy Space Center and the Alachua County Library for permission to record this presentation. Several of us there felt this was an outstanding presentation from an extremely knowledgeable speaker. Thank you NASA for sharing your best with communities far and wide. During the last two minutes of this recording you'll hear the question I asked Mr. Chitko and I think you'll find his answer well worth waiting for. http://www.aclib.us/archer/blog/nasa-expert-peter-chitko-presents-history-space-aug-7-two-locations http://www.vivaflorida.org/ Host: Mark Ratterman Show Recorded 08/07/2013