Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $348,400 in Grant Awards to Support Rural Florida Economic Development

On February 15, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $348,400 has been awarded to 14 rural counties and cities for site preparation projects. The awards are part of Enterprise Florida’s Rural Expansion Toolkit initiative to assist rural communities with broad-based economic engagement and capacity building efforts. “Many rural communities throughout the state that are seeking to […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Jonathan Weiss to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee

On February 12, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Weiss to the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. Dr. Jonathan Weiss Weiss, of Miami, is Director of Strategic Innovation for INSIGHTEC. Previously, he was Consumer Experience and Loyalty Manager for MetroPlus Healthplan, Director of Rehabilitation for Excellent Home Care and a Physical Therapist […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jesse Biter to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Board

On February 12, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jesse Biter to the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority Board. Jesse Biter Biter, of Sarasota, is the CEO of Biter Enterprises, a Sarasota-based company with interests in information technology, real estate, marketing, and transportation. He is also the CEO of PropLogix, a real estate technology […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Charlotte County

On February 11, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Port Charlotte, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site in the community of Kings Gate in Charlotte County. The three-day site began operating today and will administer 1,000 vaccines per day through Saturday, February 13, for a total of 3,000 vaccines for Florida seniors in this community. This […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Sarasota County

On February 10, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Venice, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Venice Community Center in Sarasota County. The three-day site began operating today and will administer 1,000 vaccines per day through Friday, February 12, for a total of 3,000 vaccines for Florida’s seniors in the Sarasota County area. This […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Walmart and Publix Locations Throughout Florida

On February 9, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Jacksonville, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis visited a Walmart Supercenter in Jacksonville where he announced additional COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state of Florida through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program sites will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, February 12 at 490 pharmacy locations across 52 counties. The State of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis and Mayor Dave Kerner Announce Over 40% of Seniors 65+ Vaccinated in Palm Beach County

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner highlighted the success of their partnership to put Seniors First in Palm Beach County for vaccine distribution. As of February 5th, over 146,000 seniors 65 and older in Palm Beach County alone have been vaccinated, which represents over 40 percent of […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of David Hidalgo to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees. David Hidalgo Hidalgo, of Clermont, has been a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Envision Physician Services since 2006. He is a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, National Firewood Association and […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jonathan Scott Christy to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathan Scott Christy to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board. Jonathan Scott Christy Christy, of Marianna, is a Trucking Supervisor for Anderson Columbia, a position he has held since 2000. A Commercial Driver’s License holder, with over 20 years of experience in the construction […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints James “Jim” Holton to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Governing Board

On February 5, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James “Jim” Holton to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Governing Board. James “Jim” Holton Holton, of St. Petersburg, is an attorney at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. and the President and Owner of JWH Properties, Inc., a real estate investment company. He has […]