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Bruce RitchieApril 24, 2015

A property rights bill filed in response to a U.S. Supreme Court case ruling in favor of an Orange County landowner passed the Florida House on Friday. The Supreme Court in 2013 overturned a Florida Supreme Court ruling against the late Coy A. Koontz Sr., who sought to build on 3.7 of his 15 acres […]

Phil AmmannApril 9, 2015

On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced six appointments to a variety of state regulatory boards, including the replacement for Cyndi Stevenson as St. Johns County commissioner. Merritt Island Library District Board Scott began by announcing one appointment and two reappointments to the Merritt Island Library District Board. Barbara Giel, 63, of Merritt Island, is an assistant […]

Phil AmmannMarch 28, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced three new appointments and two reappointments to a pair of state regulatory boards. All of these appointments are subject to Florida Senate confirmation. Florida Development Finance Corporation Scott named three to the Florida Development Finance Corporation. FDFC is a state authorized issuer of industrial revenue bonds through interlocal agreements. […]

Bruce RitchieJanuary 21, 2015

A bill arising from a Florida wetlands case that was decided in the U. S. Supreme Court has been filed in advance of the 2015 Legislative Session. The Supreme Court in 2013 overturned a Florida Supreme Court ruling against the late Coy A. Koontz Sr., who sought to build on 3.7 of his 15 acres […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 23, 2014

We live in a fast-paced society, driven by technology and air conditioners. What would be the motivation for someone to get outside their box and go outside? I have spent most of my life outdoors. I identify with nature; it is my home. But too many miss the opportunity to understand the value and relationship […]

Bruce RitchieJune 16, 2014

Grass-fed beef is a health-food trend that’s been spreading since at least 2010 and its advocates say it also benefits the environment. The trend also is creating huge changes in the cattle industry in Florida, but not necessarily in ways that some environmentalists would like. In North Florida, billionaire Frank Stronach has invested an estimated […]

Tag: St. Johns River Water Management District

Property rights bill responding to U.S. Supreme Court case passes House

Rick Scott announces 6 appointments, including new St. John’s County commissioner

Gov. Rick Scott announces 5 board appointments

Bill deals with U. S. Supreme Court wetlands case

Alaina Bernard: Get outside the box – and go outside!

Bruce Ritchie: Environmentalists worried about impact of grass-fed cattle