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Should the Sarasota City Commision close out the public from franchise talks?

The Sarasota City Commission is asking the city attorney to find a way for them to meet in private to discuss the FPL franchise agreement.  I took issue with that… Read more »

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A citizen speaks up for keeping the FPL franchise agreement negotiations in the PUBLIC eye

Reprinted from City Email: Dear Commissioners, I myself met with Mel Kline and Rae Dowling yesterday to discuss the franchise agreement. The meeting was initiated by Rae and was in… Read more »

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FPL is turning down the sunshine in Sarasota

It is a sad day in Mudville folks when one of our City Commissioners questions the point of  holding another town hall for the public to explore the remaining options… Read more »

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Florida House debuts first solar powered air conditioning system

Already known for innovation in energy conservation and sustainability, Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida… Read more »

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Sarasota, you have humbled me.

This is a short post, but worth taking the time to say it. For quite a few years I have headed out to the coast line in protest of what… Read more »

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Citizens of Sarasota to Participate in Largest Gathering Against Offshore Drilling in History

1000 to Join Hands at Siesta Key Public Beach WHAT: Local “Hands Across the Sand” gathering in solidarity with over 400 events around the U.S. and in 15 other countries around… Read more »

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Clean Energy Congress in Tallahasse open to all

June 28-29, 2010 – House Chamber, Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida Florida has an opportunity to grow our economy and create jobs by establishing a market for the clean tech… Read more »

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HARIDOPOLOS TO MODERATE ENERGY SUMMIT

Senate President-designate Mike Haridopolos will lead a summit on the development of clean energy in Florida in July, a newly-formed group announced Thursday.  Citizens for Clean Energy, which will hold… Read more »

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SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS ENERGY ISSUES

Sarasota, FL: An expert panel will discuss private and public utilities during a Special City Commission Meeting tomorrow Wed., June 16th 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1565… Read more »

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Sarasota presses FPL to encourage alternative energy

Partially reprinted from Sarasota Herald TribuneBy Robert Eckhart “Our opportunity is now,” said City Commissioner Dick Clapp. “If we don’t take the opportunity, I don’t know when we’ll get another… Read more »

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City of Sarasota – FPL franchise agreement town hall and it’s list of experts

The list of expert panelists for the City of Sarasota FPL franchise agreement town hall has been officially announced. Here they are: Former Mayor of Gainesville, Florida, Pegeen Hanrahan –… Read more »

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Tonight: Vigil to stand in solidarity with those affected by the spill

Today is the 50th day since the start of the BP oil spill. Since BP has made the cuts to well and have placed a cap onto it, it is… Read more »

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5,000 free in-home charging stations from Ford Motor Company

Here is some good news – Electric car charging stations are being offered for free through the Department of Energy (DOE) funding award and ChargePoint America.    ChargePoint America will… Read more »

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Important Dates for Sarasota, Florida

Today is World Ocean Day. World Ocean Day Family Festival at Mote MarineKen Thompson ParkwaySunday, June 6, 201011 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us to celebrate World Ocean Day with… Read more »

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The parallels between the Ixtoc spill and the current Deepwater Horizon disaster

 (This was written yesterday, but still a valuable post) While horrified by the Deepwater Horizon explosion and BP conduct, we might also recall that today is the anniversary of another… Read more »

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