School is out for the summer. The time of year which parents dread. The kids are home all day and the parents have to work. Who is going to watch the children? They certainly can’t leave their children unsupervised. What are parents to do? Send the children to Surf Art Camp! Surf Art Camp located […]
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Florida’s Sunshine Law Vol. 2 – Who and what does it cover?
Who and what does the Florida Sunshine Law cover?
Florida’s Sunshine Law promotes the state’s policy towards open government. In fact, it is required by Article I, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution. Does the open policy apply to every government entity in Florida, does it apply to all members of the government, its agencies, etc., and does it cover every type of meeting? The Sunshine Law applies to “any board or commission of any state agency or authority or of any agency or authority of any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision.” Section 286.011, Florida Statutes. Notice that the Sunshine Law applies to state, county, municipal or political subdivisions; it does not apply to federal agencies or federal entities of any type.
Owen’s New FES Cycle
We would like to give a BIG THANKS to all! With your help, The Widerman Malek, PL Kickball Tournament Was a Huge Success and we reached our goal to get Owen his new FES Cycle. Take a look at Owen using his FES Cycle below and please know that we are all grateful for the […]
Florida’s Sunshine Law Vol. 1 – What is Florida’s Sunshine Law?
What is Florida’s Sunshine Law?
Florida has a long history of openness dating back to at least 1909 when the “Public Records Law” (Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) was passed. Since that time, Florida has enacted several laws and amended the Florida Constitution to ensure openness in the government. One important part of these statutes is Florida’s “Sunshine Law” (Chapter 286, Florida Statutes). So how far does this openness go and what type of openness does it provide?
