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Staff ReportsNovember 18, 2016

Leadership Florida has selected Wendy Spencer, a veteran administrator in state and federal government, private industry, and the nonprofit sector, as its next president. Spencer will assume her duties at the organization April 3, following a national search and transition period, board chairman Jeff Wahlen said. She replaces Wendy Walker, who served in the position for […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 1, 2016

Mark your calendars. Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy will square off in an Oct. 26 debate hosted by Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association. The organizations announced Thursday that both men had formally accepted the invitation to participate in the live, one-hour televised debate. “The outcome of Florida’s Senate race could affect the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 9, 2016

They are professors and attorneys. They run companies as chief executives and executive directors. They work in both the public and private sectors. Connect Florida announced Class VII of its Statewide Leadership Institute on Tuesday. Created in 2007, it is considered one of the premier statewide institutes for Florida professionals between 25 and 40 years […]

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(L-R) Joe Sanchez has been ramping up the attacks on Rosie Cordero-Stutz in recent months, and she's returned fire. Images via the candidates.

Personnel note: Wendy Spencer named Leadership Florida’s president

Marco Rubio, Patrick Murphy agree to Leadership Florida, Florida Press Association debate

Connect Florida welcomes its latest statewide class