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Guest AuthorMay 12, 2015

As we all know, Florida is an odd state for politics; one where Republicans control the Cabinet, House and Senate, but where voters have supported a Democratic presidential candidate the last two cycles. On the important topic of energy, Florida’s red politicians get very purple. Traditionally, Republicans have supported the notion of offshore energy exploration, […]

Bruce RitchieMay 1, 2015

U. S. Sen. Bill Nelson says he filed legislation that he says would block a federal plan to allow oil and gas exploration off Florida’s Atlantic coast. The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is considering 10 permits to allow seismic testing from Delaware south to about Melbourne off the coast of Florida. There is no timeline on a […]

Melissa RossApril 16, 2015

Jacksonville is the only Florida city selected by ocean scientists up and down the Eastern Seaboard to raise the alarm about seismic testing. “We’ve tried to pick one coastal city in each state since there is enormous concern about this in coastal communities,” said Michael Jasny, director of Natural Resource Defense Council’s Marine Mammal Protection […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 4, 2015

Abundant energy can lead to a pristine environment. As we take time to reflect during this holiday season and enter a new year, what better time to truly appreciate our beautiful state and quality of life. Florida is home to wondrous natural resources delighting our residents and tourists alike: sugar white beaches, springs that support […]

Guest AuthorDecember 31, 2014

Abundant energy can lead to a pristine environment. As we take time to reflect during this holiday season and enter a new year, what better time to truly appreciate our beautiful state and quality of life. Florida is home to wondrous natural resources delighting our residents and tourists alike: sugar white beaches, springs that support […]

Mark FerruloDecember 15, 2014

The health of Florida’s environment and economy is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our coastline. Florida’s coasts and marine waters provide the economic lifeblood for hundreds of tourism and fishing communities, providing billions of dollars of economic activity and millions of jobs. That’s why for decades Floridians have successfully thwarted efforts to […]

Tag: offshore drilling

Barney Bishop: Florida should take head out of the sand, allow offshore seismic surveying

Bill Nelson files federal bill blocking seismic testing off Florida

Enviro groups blast proposed seismic testing off Atlantic coast

Offshore energy energizes Florida parks

David Mica: Offshore energy energizes Florida parks

Mark Ferrulo: Florida should continue to oppose offshore drilling