In this episode, the Florida Specifier’s prodigal son, Ryan, is back with editorial board to discuss the May/June issue of the Specifier; the recent wild weather in north Florida; how the state anxiously awaits Governor DeSantis’ action on the budget; the Specifier’s evolving role in bringing breaking news and analysis as events happen; Jeff’s much-anticipated picks of the issue; and of course, how you can support and get involved and support the Specifier at the upcoming Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island.

To read the Specifier online (where we hope you’ll subscribe if you haven’t already), go here: https://floridaspecifier.com

To find out how Florida is planning to spend the Seminole Gaming Compact revenue, go here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1638

and here: https://www.flgov.com/2024/04/04/governor-ron-desantis-signs-major-legislation-to-dedicate-gaming-compact-revenues-to-preserve-and-protect-floridas-environment/#:~:text=FORT%20LAUDERDALE%2C%20Fla.,South%20Florida%20Water%20Management%20System.

If you’d like to get the latest updates as they unfold on the unfolding legal issues surrounding 404 Wetlands Permitting and Waters of the U.S., go here: https://floridaspecifier.com

To get the word out about how you’re making waves (pun intended) in Florida’s environmental world, make sure you reach out to Brett, Ryan, or Jamie at: brett@anfieldflorida.com ryan.matthews@gray-robinson.com jamie@floridaenet.com

If you’d like to advertise in the most popular issue of the year (The Marco Edition – July/August Issue), please reach out to Jamie or Patrick here: jamie@floridaenet.com patrick@floridaspecifier.com

A huge thank you goes out to Bagels and Biscuits for giving permission to use their music for the podcast.

This episode is a production of The Florida Specifier. Audio production and editing is by Karl Sorne and Dave Barfield at Lonely Fox Studios.

A special shout out goes to our very own Jamie Sheehan and Tracy Kistler for keeping us organized and moving forward.