One of my most longstanding clients is an inspirational speaker and motivator. He shares constant reminders of how to live a more fulfilling life. This past week he shared “Don’t focus on all the reasons why you cannot take the next step; focus on all the reasons why you should.” He went on to say …
The fifth and final week of pre-session committee meetings occurred last week among a flurry of activity, as outlined below. Committees will resume meeting a week from today, with the full Florida Legislature beginning its 60-day session a week from tomorrow on March 2. House Speaker Chris Sprowls says …
In reading a recent Business Insurance article titled “Wheelchair-bound man can’t sue restaurant: Court,” I was struck by the last paragraph that said, “Defense attorneys have said that ‘drive-by lawsuits’ under the ADA are often based on minor architectural issues. They say multiple lawsuits are often filed by the same firms, with …
There are three states whose legislatures are teeing-up bills to provide the needed structure and encouragement for development of a private flood insurance market. The idea is to help consumers, whether residential or commercial property owners, gain affordable flood insurance as an alternative or complement to the National Flood …
Florida has a new Director of its Emergency Management Division with the appointment this past week of current Deputy Director Kevin Guthrie to the top job overseeing Florida’s disaster management program. Jared Moskowitz announced he is leaving the job after two years, which saw him running Florida’s response efforts in the past …
Earlier this month, Tallahassee’s St. Francis Wildlife Association was pleasantly surprised to find they were welcoming a curious and cuddly new critter to their refuge. An adult beaver of about 30-lbs. was found trapped in a storm water treatment facility and was safely rescued by some of the Association’s animal-loving staff. With back-up from the …
