March 26, 2009
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May 27 - 29, 2009
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| Legislative Action Message from Chairman of the Board Mark McHugh |
March 27, 2009 Dear Florida Attractions Association Member: This week, the Florida Attractions Association launched its new... [More Info]
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| Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Sets 2 Roundtables to Discuss Proposed Rules |
As a result of the Rule Development Workshop on March 4, 2009, the Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection will hold 2 informal roundtables to... [More Info]
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| Guest Editorial _ Florida Park Service Budget Reduction |
This week’s news indicates significant cuts to Florida state agencies delivering services to our citizens. What has not been mentioned by... [More Info]
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| ATTRACTION ACTION ALERT - Restore Parental Authority and Protect Youth Programs
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Attraction Action Alert Restore Parental Authority and Protect Youth Programs Did you know that the Florida Supreme Court stripped parents of the ability to sign waivers for their children to participate in activities such as field trips, youth sports, and amusement park rides? By taking away this right, countless youth activities are now in jeopardy. The following article from the Orlando Sentinel explains how the ruling affected... [More Info]
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Calendar Events
Florida Tourism Days - Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco
Day: Tuesday 31-Mar-09 12:00 PM
Location: The Capitol, Tallahassee
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Florida Tourism Days - Nassau, Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard
Day: Tuesday 7-Apr-09 12:00 PM
Location: The Capitol, Tallahassee
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Easter Day
Day: Sunday 12-Apr-09 8:30 AM
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Florida Tourism Days - Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Suwannee and Union
Day: Tuesday 14-Apr-09 12:00 PM
Location: The Capitol, Tallahassee
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Legislation Session Ends
Day: Friday 1-May-09 8:30 AM
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TIA POW WOW Miami
Day: Saturday 16-May-09 8:30 AM
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Memorial Day Holiday
Day: Monday 25-May-09 8:30 AM
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Annual Conference Sarasota Hyatt
Day: Wednesday 27-May-09 8:30 AM
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Articles
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| OPINION - Bashing business meetings has consequences
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The meeting and convention industry is under fire. The dialogue occurring in the U.S. House and Senate, and subsequently in the national media, which portrays legitimate travel to meetings and conferences as perks and corporate excess, is having a negative and potentially devastating effect on the entire hospitality industry. This misrepresentation is leading to the cancellation and postponement of meetings and events nationwide, and placing Rhode... [More Info]
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| New Urgent - ATTRACTION ACTION ALERT - Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Tomorrow on Parental Authority
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Attraction Action Alert Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Tomorrow on Parental Authority NEW ALERT - ACTION REQUESTED TODAY! - Senate Bill 886 Will Correct Florida Supreme Court Ruling Affecting Youth Activities Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25), the Parental Authority Bill, Senate Bill 886 sponsored by Senator Oelrich (District 14 - Gainesville), will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Please send... [More Info]
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| PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE ISSUE ALERT!
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Did you know that the Florida Supreme Court stripped parents of the ability to sign waivers for their children to participate in activities such as field trips, youth sports, and amusement park rides? By taking away this right, countless youth activities are now in jeopardy. The following article from the Orlando Sentinel explains how the ruling affected Gatorland, an outdoor park in Central Florida. [more] Visit our Parental Authority / Pre-injury Waiver Resource Center
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| Florida Attractions Association Newsletter March 19, 2009
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March 19, 2009 Welcome to the Florida Attractions Association newsletter of upcoming events, articles, jobs and more from our membership. Calendar Events Articles Releases Job... [More Info]
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Releases
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| Parents Night Out at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park |
Friday, April 3, 2009 from 6pm-10pm Let us entertain your kids in a safe and educational environment while you and yours have a night... [More Info]
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| Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands’ VCB Introduces New Marketing Program |
CHARLOTTE HARBOR & THE GULF ISLANDS, Fla. (March 27, 2009) –The Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau is challenging community... [More Info]
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| The Florida Aquarium Granted Accreditation by Association of Zoos and Aquariums |
Silver Spring, Maryland (March 30, 2009) - The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced The Florida Aquarium was granted... [More Info]
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| Fantasy of Flight and Imperial Mustangs of Polk County Present 12th Annual Mustangs & Mustangs Show April 11 |
POLK CITY, Fla. (March 26, 2009) – Talk about horse power…Fantasy of Flight, Central Florida’s premier aviation attraction, is once again... [More Info]
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| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and la vista verde Present the “Rainforest Masks 2009” |
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for the fifth consecutive year is sponsoring Rainforest Masks 2009 of the Borucan Indians of Costa Rica.... [More Info]
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| International Film Festival Returns to Southwest Florida: Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival |
FORT MYERS, FL (March 23, 2009 )- The Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Edison State College and BIG ARTS, Sanibel Island will host the Thomas... [More Info]
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| Come Celebrate Fresh, Local Food and Home Gardens at Fairchild’s |
Coral Gables, FL, March 23, 2009— Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during our celebration of fresh, organic produce and the gorgeous... [More Info]
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| WILDLIFE PARK TO HOST SPRING GARDENING WORKSHOPS |
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host two workshops as part of... [More Info]
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| WATCHMEN: The IMAX Experience Rises March 28 in the IMAX Dome Theatre at MOSI |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shani Jefferson shanij@mosi.org (p) 813-987-6080 (c) 813-842-7788 WATCHMEN: The... [More Info]
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Jobs
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| Membership Manager |
| Company: Florida Aquarium |
The Florida Aquarium seeks a seasoned and self-motivated individual to lead the membership program. This position is responsible for... [More Info]
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Resumes
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| Release Date: Tuesday 3-Mar-09 11:00 AM |
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