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Ryan NicolAugust 30, 2018

Though Amendment 13 remains in legal limbo, the Venice City Council is now on the record in support of the proposed greyhound racing ban being approved by voters this November. The city lies in Sarasota County, a county which has hosted greyhound races since 1929 at the Sarasota Kennel Club. But the Venice City Council is […]

Staff ReportsAugust 23, 2018

Supporters of the proposed constitutional ban on greyhound racing have a new video ad highlighting the number of positive drug tests on dogs. The ad, posted on YouTube, asserts that “in the past decade, Florida racing greyhounds have tested drug positive more than 400 times, including 70 cocaine positives.” The ad is from Protect Dogs-Yes on 13. […]

Staff ReportsAugust 21, 2018

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The National Greyhound Association on Tuesday said it would offer tours of “three Florida greyhound tracks and their on-site kennels.” The two-hour guided tours, free with advance registration, are “designed to promote transparency and educate the public about the care of greyhounds at the track, as well as stewardship of the breed,” according to a press […]

Guest AuthorAugust 8, 2018

At a time when we can’t seem to agree on anything, there is still an issue that unites Democrats and Republicans: protecting dogs. We are proud to join the many community leaders across the state who support Amendment 13, a humane proposal to phase out greyhound racing. As a state, we have a proud tradition […]

Jim RosicaAugust 7, 2018

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Monday agreed to “pass through” to the state’s Supreme Court a case on whether a proposed amendment to end greyhound racing should stay on the November ballot. A unanimous three-judge panel said the matter was “of great public importance,” needing “immediate resolution … due to time constraints related to the pending election and ballot preparation […]

Danny McAuliffeAugust 3, 2018

Citing the imminence of Election Day, attorneys for the state and the Florida Greyhound Association agreed to ask the Supreme Court to directly take an appeal on whether a proposed amendment to end greyhound racing should stay on the November ballot. The request, submitted Friday, asks the 1st District Court of Appeal (DCA) to grant “pass-through certification.” […]

Jim RosicaAugust 3, 2018

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Lara Trump, President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, is joining Attorney General Pam Bondi for a fundraiser to benefit the campaign to pass a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing in Florida. Trump, a former television host and producer and an animal rights supporter, is married to Eric Trump, the president’s second son. Trump and […]

Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

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The state has filed a notice of appeal to a circuit judge’s decision that a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing is “defective” and can’t go on the ballot. Edward M. Wenger, the state’s chief deputy solicitor general, filed notice (posted at bottom) Thursday afternoon — one day after Circuit Judge Karen Gievers ruled […]

Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

‘Don’t give up,’ supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing are telling volunteers. A Tallahassee judge on Wednesday ruled that Amendment 13 shouldn’t go on the November ballot, calling it “outright ‘trickeration‘ ” — which opponents have since turned into a social media hashtag and rallying cry. Among other things, Circuit Judge Karen Gievers‘ 27-page order said the amendment’s […]

Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2018

Saying it “hide(s) the ball” and calling it “outright ‘trickeration,’ ” a Tallahassee judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ending dog racing shouldn’t go on the November ballot. But in a statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi – who supports a dog-racing ban – said her office “will appeal this decision immediately and seek […]

Tag: greyhound racing

Venice Council supports approval of dog racing ban

Ad: Greyhound industry has ‘no shame,’ racing ban supporters say

On dog racing, national greyhound group says seeing is believing

Jean Gonzalez Wingo, Lisa Murano: Everyone wants to help greyhounds

Appeals court hands off dog racing ban challenge to Supreme Court

Plaintiffs, defendants request greyhound racing ban case ‘pass through’ to Supreme Court

Lara Trump, president’s daughter-in-law, joins fight for dog-racing ban

State appeals decision to keep dog-racing ban off ballot

Dog-racing ban supporters say they’re still ‘full steam ahead’

Judge strikes down dog-racing ban, calling it ‘outright trickeration’