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Fla. Governor Crist Supports Food Brings Hope Program
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 – 18:55:21 -0500 EST | Comments Off

DAYTONA BEACH /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today visited with local Volusia county school children and administrators at Hinson Middle School to laud the Food Brings Hope program, a project that provides nutritious lunches …

Fla. Governor Crist Appoints Two To The Children And Youth Cabinet
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 – 18:53:25 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ — Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment: Children and Youth Cabinet – Judith L. Schaechter, 43, of Miami Beach, associate chair of pediatrics with University of Miami, School …

Fla. Gov. Crist Calls On Congress To Support Increased Veterans Care
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 – 14:42:57 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Fla. Gov. Crist Calls On Congress To Support Increased Veterans Care

JACKSONVILLE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today called upon United States Senators Bill Nelson and George LeMieux to support federal legislation that assists caregivers of seriously injured veterans, improves health care provided to veterans …

Fla. Gov. Crist Appoints Kathy L. Garner To Gadsden County Court
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 – 14:37:22 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kathy L. Garner of Quincy to the Gadsden County Court. “As a lifelong resident of Quincy, Kathy brings to the bench a thorough understanding of the …

Statement By Governor Charlie Crist Regarding The Florida Public Service Commission’s Decision To Delay Vote
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 – 15:01:35 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Statement By Governor Charlie Crist: “I thank the Public Service Commission for voting today to delay the decision on whether to allow rate increases in certain service areas.”
“The additional weeks …

Governor Crist Appoints Kevin Tynan To Broward County School Board
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 – 15:06:50 -0500 EST | Comments Off

HOLLYWOOD /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Kevin Tynan of Pembroke Pines to the Broward County School Board. He will fill the vacancy created by the suspension of Beverly Gallagher. “For seven years, …

Governor Crist Appoints Six To The Continuing Care Advisory Council
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 – 15:04:23 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointments: Continuing Care Advisory Council: James F. Emerson, 68, of Orlando, chief executive officer with Westminster Communities of Florida, reappointed for a …

Governor Crist Appoints Three To The Florida Elections Commission
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 – 15:02:14 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointments and appointment: Florida Elections Commission (Senate confirmation required) — G. Gregory King, 57, of Fort Myers Beach, retired insurance agent, reappointed for a …

Governor Crist Appoints Bruce D. Grant As Director Of The Governor’s Office Of Drug Control Policy
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 – 15:12:00 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Bruce D. Grant as director of the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy. He served as Assistant Secretary of Community Corrections for the Florida Department of …

Governor Crist Re-Launches Gubernatorial Fellowship Web Site, Invites College And University Students To Apply
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 – 15:09:24 -0500 EST | Comments Off
Governor Crist Re-Launches Gubernatorial Fellowship Web Site, Invites College And University Students To Apply

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today re-launched the Gubernatorial Fellows Web site and invited college and university students to apply for the 2010-11 Gubernatorial Fellows program. Participation in the program provides Florida college …

Governor Crist Appoints David Klement To Public Service Commission
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 – 15:14:02 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today appointed David E. Klement of Bradenton to the Public Service Commission. He will succeed Katrina McMurrian, who resigned earlier this month. “David’s community involvement and professional experience …

Governor Crist Participates In Roundtable Discussion With Small Business Owners
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 – 15:15:28 -0500 EST | Comments Off

FT LAUDERDALE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today, as part of his continued focus on strengthening Florida’s economy, welcomed small business owners and Florida Small Business Development Center stakeholders for a roundtable discussion on …

Governor Crist Picks Former Deputy Attorney General George Lemieux To Serve In The United States Senate
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 – 17:36:01 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced he will appoint former Deputy Attorney General George LeMieux to serve the remainder of Senator Mel Martinez’s term upon Martinez’s official resignation. LeMieux, 40, currently serves …

Governor Crist Appoints Two To The Governing Board, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 – 17:05:00 -0500 EST | Comments Off

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -– Governor Charlie Crist today announced the following reappointment and appointment: Governing Board, Southwest Florida Water Management District (Senate confirmation required) includes C.A. Neil Combee Jr, 50, of Polk City, REALTOR® …