Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 4.20.21
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Gov. DeSantis signs online sales tax planâ via Renzo Downey of Florida Politics â DeSantis has signed the online sales tax bill into law, answering the question of whether he would act on the bill or let it roll into law without his John Hancock. An estimated $1 billion in revenue would come from the new enforcement of sales taxes technically already owed on purchases Floridians make from out-of-state sellers, but which few Floridians pay. DeSantis had until midnight to sign or veto the bill into law or else it would have gone into effect without his signature. Lawmakers sent him the bill on April 12. He waited until one hour left in the day Monday to send the alert that he had signed the measure. DeSantis never signaled his support for the plan. If anything, he voiced his opposition.
Taylor Yarkosky adds more endorsements in HD 32 race
Taylor Yarkosky seeks Anthony Sabatini s soon-to-be-vacaant seat.
Another set of local elected officials endorsed Montverde Republican
Taylor Yarkosky in the race for Lake County-based House District 32.
“Taylor Yarkosky is a proven leader with a deep dedication to his community. As a successful entrepreneur, Taylor understands that bold leadership combined with teamwork will lead to excellent outcomes. Together, he and Representative Keith Truenow will make an exceptional team of advocates in Tallahassee for Lake County. I am proud to give Taylor my full support for District 32,” Umatilla Mayor Kent Adcock said.
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The 10,045-square-foot center will be located next to the gym. And it will be capable of facilitating 50 youth and 100 teens.
It will include 10 multipurpose rooms that will accommodate a range of activities including a career room, sound studio, game area, life skills and learning center. There are also plans for separate outdoor areas for youth and teens.
The new Teen Enrichment Center will also serve as a model for other communities, said Lake County Commissioner Doug Shields. It s so important that we support young people who truly are our future, Shields said. The Teen Enrichment Center will host recreational, educational and enrichment programs for elementary, middle and high school students.
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LEESBURG, Fla. (March 11, 2021) – The Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. Southern Division will kick off its second event of the 2021 season with a tournament next week in Leesburg, Florida, March 16-18, with the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Harris Chain of Lakes . Hosted by Visit Lake County, Florida, the three-day tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and Strike King co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, plus an additional $35,000 bonus if the winner is a qualified Phoenix Boat owner.
“Bass fishing tournaments have a major economic impact on our area, and we are thrilled that the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes is right here in Lake County for all anglers to enjoy,” said Doug Shields, Lake County Commissioner and Tourist Development Council Chairman. “We are proud to host the Major League Fishing Toyota Series, and we invite all visiting anglers, families and fans to enjoy their time fishing
The Lake County Commission has deferred a decision about expanding sand mining in Central Florida s Green Swamp. Source: Southwest Florida Water Conservation District
A few years ago, I went camping with my kidsâ Boy Scout troop in the Green Swamp. We pitched our tents on the bank of a sparkling creek, so far from civilization that getting a cell signal proved nearly impossible. It was glorious.
You wouldnât think such a natural place existed in Central Florida, aka Theme Park Central, home of the epic Interstate 4 traffic snarl. But it does: 560,000 acres of cypress ponds, hardwood forests, freshwater marshes, pine flatwoods, and sandhills, covering portions of Lake, Polk, Sumter, Hernando, and Pasco counties.