Episode 38: Nov / Dec Editorial Board
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The episode discusses major policy themes in Florida, including property tax proposals and environmental issues, while featuring insights from the Editorial Board.
In this episode of the Florida Specifier podcast, host Ryan Matthews and co-host Brett Cyphers, along with Editorial Board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn gather in the newly minted Specifier Media Studio to go through the major policy themes shaping Florida as Committee Week number four moves forward. The team unpacks the House’s property tax proposals, looming budget pressures, and the sprint toward the January 13 session start, all while keeping an eye on the political dynamics of an election year. They highlight standout stories from the latest Florida Specifier, including Florida’s expanding use of artificial reefs, a significant Endangered Species Act lawsuit in Charlotte County, DOT’s ambitious Tampa Bay “win-win-win” project, and new momentum behind seagrass restoration in the lower St. Johns River. Ryan and Brett also recap recent podcast interviews — from environmental law leaders Steve and Terry Lewis to an unprecedented panel of former DEP secretaries — and preview key water and environmental conferences coming in early 2026. With the December 10 article deadline approaching for the January/February edition, the Board encourages listeners to send events…
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- Episode 39: Jan / Feb Editorial Board
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- Episode 36: Sept / Oct Editorial Board
- Episode 35: Adam Blalock, Omar Franco, and Kim Shugar
- Episode 34: Doug Corbett
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