‘It’s a treasure that we sure don’t want to lose:’ Apopka leaders consider buying Camp Wewa to save from development
Developer interested in purchasing YMCA facility to build homes, mayor says
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The City of Apopka is exploring the possibility of buying Camp Wewa after city leaders said the YMCA of Central Florida is selling the property due to financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the city is working around the clock doing what it can to save Camp Wewa.
“It’s such a treasure that we sure don’t want to lose,” Nelson said.
To Stop Leaching of Toxic Chemicals into Consumer Products
Tallahassee – New information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the fluorinated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) containers used to store and transport the pesticide Anvil 10+10 contain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As a result of these findings, PEER is requesting that Florida immediately quarantine Anvil 10+10 and take additional steps to protect public health and the environment. This past fall, PEER’s testing of Anvil 10+10 revealed that it contains roughly 250 ppt of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid, a C8 PFAS, manufacture of which has been phased out in the U.S.), and 450 – 500 ppt of HFPO-DA (Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, a “GenX” replacement for PFOA). Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) also tested Anvil 10+10 and found additional PFAS contamination. By contrast, the EPA has a 70 ppt Lifetime Health Advisory for PFOA. As
Embrace your inner werewolf and party under the light of the moon at the Wharf s first
Full Moon Party of 2021. Early birds at the waterfront venue can enjoy happy hour mules, mojitos, and margaritas from 4 to 7 p.m. ($4 at 4 p.m., $5 at 5, $6 at 6), and food will be provided by local favorites like the Chicken Spot, Spris Artisan Pizza, and Mojo Donuts. Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy fire dancers and other live performers as the Wolf Moon shines over the Miami River.
4 p.m. Thursday, at the Wharf Miami, 114 SW North River Dr., Miami; 305-906-4000; wharfmiami.com. Admission is free with RSVP; table reservations cost $252 to $504 via eventbrite.com.
Susan Salisbury
Special to the Daily News
With Palm Beach Mayor Gail Coniglio announcing Dec. 30 she will not be seeking a sixth term after serving as mayor since 2011, it’s time to look back at some of the people who occupied that office before her.
Coniglio is the 16th mayor of the town, which was incorporated in 1911. While the mayor only has the right to vote to break a tie vote on any ordinance, resolution or ordinance, the mayor also has veto powers. The mayor is recognized as the head of the town government for ceremonial and other purposes and acts as an ombudsman to investigate and report the residents’ concerns to the council.
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M-CORES, sales tax and nude beaches. Pinellas residents give ideas to fix $2 billion budget woe.
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Members of Pinellas County’s legislative delegation met with their constituents Tuesday to discuss priorities for the coming 2021 session. Residents had plenty of ideas for how to fix Florida’s pandemic-induced budget woes. That included what to do with the M-CORES program, internet sales tax and even nude beaches.
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Florida’s $2.7 billion budget shortfall has been a common theme among many legislative delegation meetings. As has ways to recoup some of that money. That was no different for Pinellas residents. Many representing organizations with local and statewide influence offered some solutions.