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Protecting The Everglades

Peter Simmons on Preserving Florida’s Greatest Natural Habitat

The Everglades is an iconic Florida landmark thanks to its diverse natural habitat, but it’s also one of South Florida’s biggest sources for drinking water. That’s why some local officials want to make sure it stays protected. Peter Simmons, Mayor of Bonita Springs, discusses his efforts to preserve the habitat.

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Oct 17, 2019

Hosted by: Candace Kelley

Produced by: Florida Newsmakers Team

#Florida #Community #General Interest #Local

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Growing The Historical Black Colleges Footprint

Growing The Historical Black Colleges Footprint

Florida Memorial University is one of just four historically black colleges in the state of Florida, with more than a century of teachings under its belt. Executive Director of Community Engagement Donnie Hale discusses their success and strategy for growth.

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Upgrading The Facilities In Lee County

Upgrading The Facilities In Lee County

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County believes every child is destined for greatness. With more than 550 kids being served in its facilities, the organization is looking to expand even further in delivering quality mentorship programs. Club CEO Denise Gergley discusses their new facilities.

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Housing Our Homeless Vets

Housing Our Homeless Vets

“Leave No Vet Behind” is the primary mission of Wounded Warriors of Collier County – and they’re seeing great success thanks to its housing program. Dale Mullin is the President and Founder and talks about their new Veteran housing.

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Rental Relief In South Florida

Rental Relief In South Florida

77,000 residents in Broward County cannot afford rent. Those figures according to the United Way of Broward, which launched its own initiative to assist cost-burdened renters. President and CEO Kathleen Cannon chats about their mission to bring affordability to the area.

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Taming The Invasive Lionfish

Taming The Invasive Lionfish

Lionfish are decimating Florida’s ecosystem. With no natural predators, experts say the invasive species are having a devastating impact on our waters. Cox Science Center and Aquarium Marine Biologist Rebecca Fago discusses how they’re combatting these dangerous fish.

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Preserving The Fruitland Peninsula’s History

Preserving The Fruitland Peninsula’s History

The Fruitland Peninsula is a small area located in North Florida – but it contains centuries of history. One local nonprofit is working to preserve that history for future generations. Cherie Register is the President of the Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society and discusses their mission.

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