| Update on Stoneman Douglas baseball The Marjory Stoneman Douglas baseball team has qualified for the state championship and will play Miami Christopher Columbus on Friday afternoon. Douglas has a 26-2 record and beat two very strong teams, Park Vista and Palm Beach Gardens in the regional playoffs. Douglas is considered one of the best teams in Florida and the nation. Top players include Santiago Ordonez, Roman Anthony, Jake Clemente and Gavin Conticello. Top pitchers include Christian Arroyo and Christian Rodriguez. |
Notes from Coral Springs Commission meeting
The Coral Springs Commission approved an ordinance on first reading known as Special Events to regulate special events in the City and the issuing of special events permits. It also amended permit regulations involving mobile food vendors.
The Commission approved an ordinance involving Vacation Rentals which have caused some problems in City neighborhoods.
The Commission approved the purchase of a large dump truck for $91,104 from Tampa Truck Center. It approved the purchase of three skid steer loaders from Dobbs Equipment of Rearview, Florida for $147,974. It approved the purchase of one skid steer loader from John Deere Construction Retail Sales through Dobbs Equipment for $61,741. It approved the purchase of four mobile diesel generators from Generac Mobile Products of Berlin, Wisconsin for $326,419.
Additional quotes from Gov. DeSantis’s office
“The breakdown of the 2010 compact has denied the state of Florida any revenue derived from the Seminole Tribe’s ongoing gaming operations — including what is the most profitable casino in the United States, located in Hillsborough County. This changes today. With this new compact, the state will now see a large stream of reoccurring revenue to the tune of billions of dollars over the next few years. The deal will also create over 2,000 jobs. I want to thank the Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr., Senate President Wilton Simpson, House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and the entire Florida Legislature for getting this done for our great state,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.
“Today, the storied relationship between Florida and the Seminole Tribe was strengthened thanks to a historic compact negotiated between Governor DeSantis and the Tribe. The additional revenues of this compact will prove essential as we continue investing in Florida’s future, including in our education, transportation, infrastructure, and environment. I applaud our Governor for renewing this critical partnership for the benefit of our state,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez.
“This legislation has been a long time coming. I appreciate the hard work of everyone involved, particularly the leadership of Governor DeSantis in bringing the Compact across the finish line. By comprehensively addressing issues raised for almost a decade, this historic Compact restores Florida’s relationship with the Seminole Tribe, offers new opportunities for Florida’s legacy pari-mutuel industry, and provides substantial new revenues for our state,” said Senate President Wilton Simpson.
