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Blog Name / Description No. of Posts Last Activity
Men's Health
This blog will feature posts from internal and external members of the Collins community and beyond to write about and advance mens health and health care issues.
1 18 hours ago
The Petrey Dish
Florida-born Rod Petrey is President of the Collins Center for Public Policy, Inc., a non-partisan, non-profit statewide policy center named after former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins.
2 7/30/2010
Bacon Bits
Philip Bacon, V.P. of Regional Neighborhood Initiatives at the Collins Center for Public Policy, responds to relevant events affecting the Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative.
6 4/6/2010
Collins Center Partner: "Roots in the City"
1 4/6/2010
Redevelopment
Redevelopment community blog
0 No activity
Planting New Shoots
0 No activity
Community Development
1 4/5/2010
Seibert Space
Steven M. Seibert is the Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Visioning at the Collins Center. Steve's career as a lawyer, mediator, business owner, corporate board member, elected official and statewide agency director is founded upon innovative leadership and a successful knack for resolving difficult disputes. The St. Petersburg Times described Mr. Seibert as “a consensus builder with an eye to the future” and as one of Florida's "significant thinkers."
2 7/30/2010
Collins Central
Collins Central is written by Jon DeVries, Senior Vice President for Communications, Marketing and Development at the Collins Center. Jon manages "Collins Central," the Collins community information division, which provides internal communication and marketing support to Collins program areas and supports external outreach, marketing and communication. Collins Central will highlight the latest news and information about the Collins Center for Public Policy and its programs, people and projects.
1 6/7/2010
2010: The Florida Amendments
Thus far, nine amendments and one referendum have been approved for inclusion on the 2010 ballot. In 2008, the Collins Center introduced an objective, non-political and informative online portal for citizens to learn about and discuss the ballot amendments that year. Once again, we present this online forum for the 2010 Amendments along with news and details of the proposals to be voted on November 2nd. This blog will include updated posts about the Florida Amendments written by Collins staff and invited guests bloggers. You, too, can stay informed and updated on the amendments and referendums. You have an opportunity to expand your understanding of these important public policy issues and voice your comments about why you favor or oppose them. Debate the merits, pros and cons of the 2010 Florida Amendments at www.flamendments.org
1 8/2/2010
Data, Dialog & Transparency: The Federal Stimulus Program in Florida
Current efforts by the Obama administration are injecting $787 billion into the US economy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Of that amount, Florida is expected to receive up to $19 billion. The Collins Center has undertaken an initiative to explore the spending of those dollars in Florida and the impact they are having on the state; its economy and its citizens. This Blog will include guest posts by invitation from people who have direct involvement in the administration of those funds or in the program. We welcome your comments and feedback.
6 8/13/2010
Carvajal's Corner
As Director of State Policy Coordination, Tony Carvajal works on Smart Justice outreach to Florida’s business and policy community, and on state policy matters and long-term visioning for the state of Florida. In “Carvajal’s Corner,” Tony blogs on general communications and discusses public policy issues important to the people of Florida and beyond.
0 No activity
Justice Reform
The Collins Center for Public Policy facilitates dialog and advances public policies for improving a safer, more just, and more effective criminal justice system. Our goal is to achieve a justice system that results in less crime, less public costs, and greater rehabilitative effect on offenders. For more information on Justice Reform, please visit this important topic under "Issue Areas"
1 9/17/2009
Mediation
Community Blog on Mediation Practice Area
0 No activity
Common Ground
Mediation Program Director Ned Pope's Blog on Mediation Practice
1 6/28/2010
Health Care
Community Blog for Health Care Practice Area
0 No activity
Tim's Take
A fourth generation Floridian, Tim Center is the Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives at the Collins Center. He serves as the Director of Sustainable Florida - an alliance of organizations comitted to promoting the adoption of sustainable development principles and practices through collaboration and education. He was appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Community Affairs to serve as the Executive Director of the Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida - a public body charged with helipng to envision the State of Florida over a 50-year planning horizon. He is an attorney, father, husband and friend.
5 7/28/2010
Sustainability
This is the community blog for Sustainability Practice Area. Anyone site visitor
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Offshore Oil Drilling in Florida
An intense public debate is under way in Florida regarding the potential risks and rewards of offshore drilling in Florida's state waters. The questions, concerns, and arguments that have been expressed echo those associated with a longstanding political battle over offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico where federal moratoriums remain in place, but have recently been called for lifting by the Obama Administration.
5 6/7/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Who Is in Charge?
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/26/2010
Drilling: State and Federal Moratoriums
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/26/2010
Drilling Lease Terms and Royalty Rates
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/26/2010
Drilling and Outer Continental Shelf Royalties
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/26/2010
Drilling: Restrictions on Royalty Revenues
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/26/2010
Discretion on Environmental Protection for Drilling Activities
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 4/30/2010
Local Discretion — Drilling Revenues, Safeguards, Zoning
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 4/30/2010
Potential Oil and Gas Resources Off Florida
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Potential Oil and Gas Resources in Eastern Gulf
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Servicing Oil and Gas Operations and Delivering New Sources in the Eastern Gulf
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Drilling in State Gulf Waters — Potential Revenue and Employment
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Drilling in Federal Gulf Waters — Potential Revenue and Employment
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Effects of Drilling Off Florida on Energy Prices
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Energy Security: Would Drilling Off Florida Lessen Dependency on Foreign Suppliers?
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/6/2010
Export Restrictions on Energy Resources Extracted Off Florida
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/6/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Consequences of Spilled Resources
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/5/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Impacts on Gulf-Floor Habitat
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Impacts of Wastes from Drilling Operations
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Effects of Oil and Gas Infrastructure on Air Pollution
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Impacts of Seismic Exploration on Marine Mammals
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling Off Cuba — Impacts on Florida
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling Process — How it Works and What Happens to Rigs
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling in Federal Waters — Environmental Permitting
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Environmental Permit Types
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Spill Mitigation
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/13/2010
Drilling Off Florida — The View from Shore
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/14/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Impacts on Real Estate Values
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/14/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Impacts on Tourism
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/14/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Effects on Sand Resources/Beach Renourishment
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/14/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Protection of Military Exercises
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/19/2010
Drilling Off Florida — Affects on Other Coastal Activities
The Century Commission is looking at the issue of offshore gas and oil drilling and its impact on our state, including several key questions.
1 5/19/2010


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