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Guest AuthorJuly 4, 2015

As we prepare to celebrate the holiday formally called Independence Day but more commonly known as the Fourth of July, visions of fireworks, barbecue and red, white and blue come to mind. But, taking a step back, I think a more apropos name, albeit less patriotic sounding would be to call it Symbols Day. Most […]

Phil AmmannJuly 3, 2015

Fireworks and Florida’s beach wildlife just don’t mix. Independence Day is Saturday, and the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) asks the public to protect beach-nesting shorebirds statewide by being careful with celebratory fireworks and to avoid using personal pyrotechnics at the beach. Shorebirds are nesting on beaches along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts; many […]

Phil AmmannJuly 3, 2015

Florida merchants can expect fireworks for July 4 weekend, and not just the paper-and-gunpowder kind. Just in time for Independence Day this Saturday, a new report from the Florida Retail Federation — the state’s leading consumer sales trade association — says Floridians will spending more this year on holiday-themed events, food and merchandise. In the […]

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Sen. Ashley Moody (right) fields questiosn about the space program during a town hall in Melbourne. Image via Ashley Moody.

Gary Stein: Symbols and cymbals light up Fourth of July

Florida FWC: Fireworks and nesting shorebirds don’t mix

Florida retailers can expect “fireworks” at cash registers on July 4 weekend, report says