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Notes from meeting support Sunshine Law allegations

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From Herald-Tribune: SARASOTA – Notes from a private meeting earlier this month between city officials and a downtown business group appear to support allegations that two city commissioners violated the Sunshine Law.

The notes detail a wide-ranging discussion of the city’s homelessness issues, and appear to undercut claims that city business was not discussed.

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An invitation to learn about Florida’s sunshine laws

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From The Daytona Beach News Journal: Today’s column is about why it’s important for government to operate in the sunshine.

But before I become philosophical, let me get right to the main point: Consider this my personal invitation to you to attend the 2013 Sunshine Seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 23, hosted by Daytona State College.

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Florida legislature considering bill that would close presidential searches

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From Student Press Law Center: FLORIDA — A Florida representative has reintroduced a bill that, if enacted, would exempt public colleges from having to disclose the names of executive candidates.

Meetings where officials discuss identifying information of presidential, provost or dean candidates would also be exempt from the state’s open meetings act. Public colleges would be required to release the names of finalists at least 21 days before officials meet publicly to make a final selection. If passed, it would take effect Oct. 1, 2014.

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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for October 11, 2013

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From NFOIC: A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week. While you're at it, be sure to check out State FOIA Friday Archives.

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2013 FAF Sunshine Seminars registration is open

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From Florida First Amendment Foundation: The registration for the 2013 FAF Sunshine Seminars is now open! Click on one of the links below to register for a seminar near you.

Each seminar has been approved for the following credits:

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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for September 6, 2013

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Sunshine Law proponents sue city of Groveland

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Orange County ‘textgate’ crowd got off easy for destroying records

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From Orlando Sentinel: My dad used to say, "Ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law."

Dad never lived in Florida.

Here, authorities say Orange County commissioners broke the law many times over — but got off with a slap on the wrist — all because they claimed they didn't know they were doing wrong.

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Perhaps you think I'm being simplistic. But look at the logic these guys used to claim ignorance:

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NFOIC’s State FOIA Friday for August 30, 2013

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From NFOIC: A few state FOIA and local open government news items selected from many of interest that we might or might not have drawn attention to earlier in the week.

While you're at it, be sure to check out State FOIA Friday Archives.

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First Amendment Foundation annual Sunshine Seminars approaching

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From First Amendment Foundation: It's that time again! FAF's annual Sunshine Seminars are just around the corner. These one day seminars provide an overview of Florida's public records and public meetings requirements in an informative and interactive format.

The seminars are helpful for anyone who uses public records as well as for agency employees who are required to stay current on the law. CLE credits from the Florida Bar are pending.

Dates and locations for the seminars:

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First Amendment expert named to Florida legislative panel on transparency

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From The Florida Senate: Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) today announced the appointment of Barbara A. Petersen, President of Florida’s First Amendment Foundation, to a legislative panel that will evaluate and recommend how to provide better public access to state financial records and contracts.

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