There's still time ... but not much!  Sign up now while you can still take part in this timely, one-of-a-kind event. If you see this notice after June 15, see Late Registration section below.

Overview:  The Florida Legislature concluded its annual session on May 6, 2005. One of its final actions was the passage of major legislation revising the state’s long-standing growth management policies.  Find out what changes will soon become law and what they will and could mean for Florida. Also gain insights into broader aspects of growth issues, needs and opportunities, at the community level and for the state as a whole.

Program:  Eight week program consisting of one session per week, approximately one and a half hours each. Sign up for individual sessions or the package of 8.  No travel required; call in from anywhere to take part in live sessions. If a schedule conflict occurs, listen to session on replay line for up to a week at your convenience. Learn from a faculty of over 40 experts from diverse backgrounds, perspectives.

 Schedule: Dates are as follows – June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3. All calls will begin at 10:00 AM sharp and conclude by 11:30 AM.

 Topics:  Each of the 8 sessions will focus on a theme as follows:

 ·        What the 2005 Legislation Does, June 15

·         Local, Regional & State Roles in Growth Management, June 22

   ·         Environmental Impacts & Outlook, June 29

·         Funding & Infrastructure, July 6

·         Roles & Rights of Citizens, July 13

·         Impacts on Communities, Quality of Life, July 20

·         Housing & Redevelopment, July 27

·         Future of Rural Florida, August 3

 Speakers:  Experts on growth policy and related topics will be featured in each session (4 – 5 per date plus Resource Panelists). Diverse backgrounds and perspectives will be represented. Top land use attorneys and others. See faculty highlights at right and more speakers at www.blueradish.biz .

 Cost/Payments:  $25 per session or $125 for package of all 8. Eligible charitable and civic nonprofit rate: $70 (with additional waivers considered based on need). Student rate: $50. Pay by Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard) on-line at www.blueradish.biz ; see Seminars section. Purchase Orders accepted from government agencies.

 Availability:  To ensure phone line availability given the expected demand for this program, it is important to sign up early to guarantee your reservation.

 Registration:  Register on-line at www.blueradish.biz (see Seminars section) or email government purchase order to growth_in_florida@thenonprofitinstitute.com .

 Who Should Attend: local government officials, planners, land use attorneys, environmental interests, civic leaders, developers, regional and state agencies, growth related professions, concerned citizens, others interested in the future of Florida.

 Continuing Education: This program qualifies has been approved for AICP credit for professional planners.

Sponsor:  Education for Florida’s Future, a program of the Florida Public Interest Foundation.

Late Registration: If you are seeing this notice after the series has begun, you may still sign up and benefit from the series. Each session is a standalone program. In addition, registrants will have access to a recorded replay of each session for one week after the live airing.

 Questions:  Please email your question(s) to growth_in_florida@thenonprofitinstitute.com . Further information about the event is also available at  www.blueradish.biz or by calling 1-212-990-7236 for a recorded description (plus how to register without credit card or computer ! access).

 KICKOFF SESSION, JUNE 15:

 Speakers for the initial session will be: Tom Pelham, Nancy Linnan, Linda Shelley,  and Charles Pattison .

Resource Panelists to include Neil Skene, Editor, Florida Trend Magazine, Tallahassee Bureau, and attorney; and Eric Poole, Governmental Liaison, Florida Association of Counties.

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