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State Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday July 30, 2024 ( 13 items )  

12-Asset Net Lease Retail Portfolio Trades for Nearly $50M
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for a geographically diverse portfolio located in three states and five major metropolitan markets * * * MIAMI, July 29, 2024 -- JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the nearly $50 million sale of a 12-property net lease retail portfolio comprising more than 94,000 square feet across three st  more

Akon is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 P.M.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, July 30 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news on July 29, 2024: * * * Tickets On Sale Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. * * * Akon is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access the venue presale Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood's Facebo  more

Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Merges Code Compliance and Consumer Protection Divisions to Offer Residents and Businesses More Efficient Services
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: The Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources' (RER) Code Compliance and Consumer Protection Divisions have merged to become the new Consumer and Neighborhood Protection Division, providing residents and businesses streamlined services for consumer protection and code compliance issues through a more unified approach. "This merger will greatly benefit the community by providin  more

Fla. Auditor General Issues Operational Audit on University of West Florida - Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning System
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 30 -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2025-005) on July 25, 2024, involving the University of West Florida - Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning System. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of University of West Florida (University) focused on selected information technology (IT) controls applicable to the Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning system (Banner) and the University's IT infras  more

Fla. PSC Issues Summary of Orders in Gas Industry Division Docket for July 22-26
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the gas industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240051-GU DATE FILED: 07/25/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0268-PAA-GU PAA Order PSC-2024-0268-PAA-GU approving transportation service agreement between Peninsula and FCG; if no protest, order to become final and effective on issuance of a CO; if order becomes final, docket to be closed; protest due 8/15/24. D  more

Fla. PSC Issues Summary of Orders in Telecommunications Industry Division Docket for July 22-26
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the telecommunications industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240096-TP DATE FILED: 07/24/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0261-PAA-TP PAA Order PSC-2024-0261-PAA-TP granting SafetyNet eligible telecommunications carrier designation; if no protest, order to become final and effective on issuance of a CO; if order becomes final, docket to be closed; protest du  more

Fla. PSC Issues Summary of Orders in Water and Wastewater Industry Division Docket for July 22-26
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following weekly summary of orders in the water and wastewater industry division docket: * * * DOCKET NO. 20240068-WS DATE FILED: 07/23/2024 ORDER NO. AND DESCRIPTION: PSC-2024-0259-PCO-WS Order PSC-2024-0259-PCO-WS establishing procedure. DOCKET TITLE: Application for increase in water and wastewater rates in Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Lee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Seminole Counties, by Su  more

Florida PSC Takes Up Petition From Peoples Gas System
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 26 -- The Florida Public Service Commission receives petition on the gas docket (No. 20240107-GU): * * * In re: Petition by Peoples Gas System, Inc. for Approval to Modify Its Cast Iron/Bare Steel Pipe Replacement Rider. PETITION Peoples Gas System, Inc. ("Peoples" or the "company"), by and through undersigned counsel, pursuant to Section 366.06, Florida Statutes, and Rules 25-7.033 and 28-106.301, Florida Administrative Code, petitions the Florida Public Service C  more

Greenberg Traurig Advises Sega Sammy Creation on Acquisition of Stakelogic
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: AMSTERDAM - 29 July 2024 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised SEGA SAMMY CREATION INC., a SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS INC. company, on its agreement to fully acquire Stakelogic B.V. from its shareholders, a technology-driven, fast growing Dutch game developer for an upfront enterprise value of Euros130 million and an earnout payment subject to certain performance measures being met. The transaction combines Stakel  more

Joe Kneer Wins International Conducting Competition
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- Trinity University issued the following news: * * * The conductor of Trinity's Symphony Orchestra recognized at the 34th International Conductors Workshop and Competition * * * This past June, Joe Kneer, D.M.A., music professor and conductor of Trinity University's Symphony Orchestra, was one of the winners of the 34th International Conductors Workshop and Competition (ICWC) in Atlanta. Kneer was one of 10 conductors from France, Arizona, California, Florida,   more

Sarasota County Leads the Nation With American Public Works Association Accreditation
SARASOTA, Florida, July 30 -- Sarasota County issued the following news: SARASOTA COUNTY - Multiple departments within Sarasota County have achieved accreditation and reaccreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), reflecting Sarasota County's commitment to excellence and strategic goals. The judgement from APWA allows Sarasota County to receive critique from a professional, third-party organization, resulting in the enhancement of governmental processes and service to the pu  more

Statement From Miami-Dade County Mayor Cava Regarding Elections in Venezuela
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava issued the following statement on July 29, 2024: * * * The Venezuelan people headed to the polls yesterday to make their voices heard and reclaim freedom for their nation. Now, Maduro is attempting to steal the election despite exit polls showing a decisive win for the opposition. The will of the people must prevail. The U.S. and the international community must demand a transparent process to account for the election res  more

UWF Awarded $320,210 to Help Students Understand and Prepare Applications for Security Clearance
PENSACOLA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The Florida Defense Support Task Force awarded the University of West Florida $320,210 to develop a pilot program that helps students prepare security clearance applications and understand the process of applying for a security clearance. The program will also facilitate internships with Florida-based defense companies that require security   more