1. Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Rule Variance or Waiver
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Facilities Management
2. Notices of Meetings, Workshops and Public Hearings
- Department of Children and Families
- Refugee Services
- The purpose of the Orlando Area Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, December 13, 2017; 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon; Florida Department of Transportation
133 S. Semoran Blvd., Apopka A
Orlando, FL 32807
- Florida Department of Transportation
133 S. Semoran Blvd., Apopka A
Orlando, FL 32807
- The purpose of the Southwest Florida Refugee Task Force meeting is to increase awareness of the refugee populations, share best practices, spot trends in refugee populations, build collaborations between agencies, help create good communication among service providers, get informed about upcoming community events, and discuss refugee program service needs and possible solutions to meeting those needs.; Wednesday, December 13, 2017; 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM; Department of Children and Families
2295 Victoria Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Department of Children and Families
2295 Victoria Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Dewberry Bowyer-Singleton
- Infinite Source Communications Group, LLC
- This workshop is scheduled in order to discuss the Kendall Drive Rapid Transit PD&E Study along SR 94/SW 88 Street/Kendall Drive from SR 997/Krome Avenue/SW 177 Avenue to Dadeland North Metrorail Station in Miami-Dade County. The Kendall corridor is being studied as a part of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit, or SMART Plan, which identifies the development of six rapid transit corridors that directly support the mobility of our future population and employment growth. This Study will focus on improving SR 94/Kendall Drive/SW 88 Street through the implementation of a cost-effective, high-ridership rapid transit service with supporting pedestrian and bicycle facilities.; December 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m.; Kendall Village Center, Civic Pavilion, 8625 SW 124 Avenue, Miami, FL 33183
- Kendall Village Center, Civic Pavilion, 8625 SW 124 Avenue, Miami, FL 33183
- This workshop is scheduled to discuss the Kendall Drive Rapid Transit PD&E Study along SR 94/SW 88 Street/Kendall Drive from SR 997/Krome Avenue/SW 177 Avenue to Dadeland North Metrorail Station in Miami-Dade County. The Kendall corridor is being studied as a part of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit, or SMART Plan, which identifies the development of six rapid transit corridors that directly support the mobility of our future population and employment growth. This Study will focus on improving SR 94/Kendall Drive/SW 88 Street through the implementation of a cost-effective, high-ridership rapid transit service with supporting pedestrian and bicycle facilities.; December 11, 2017, 6:00 p.m.; Miami Marriott Dadeland, Le Mirage Room, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami, FL 33156
- Miami Marriott Dadeland, Le Mirage Room, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami, FL 33156
- The Valerin Group, Inc.
- A public hearing is being held regarding plans to improve safety along US 301 (North Washington Boulevard), to include the installation of restrictive medians from Fruitville Road to 10th Street and the following proposed additional minor improvements to nearby areas: drainage improvements between Ringling Boulevard and Main Street; curb ramp upgrades at the Ringling Boulevard and Main Street intersections to bring them into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA); and crosswalk pavement markings at Mound Street. The estimated construction cost is $582,000 and construction should begin in late 2018 or early 2019.
The hearing will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the SRQ Media Studio in the City Hall Annex, 1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236. There will be an open house at 5:30 p.m. during which staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions, followed by the formal hearing presentation at 6 p.m., after which participants may provide their verbal comments to all present. People attending the hearing can review project displays and speak one-on-one with project team members about the proposed safety improvements.
Participants may also provide verbal comments directly to a court reporter before and after the formal presentation. Written comments can be submitted at the hearing, sent by mail to Richard Howard, PE, FDOT District One, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830, or emailed to Richard.Howard@dot.state.fl.us, no later than December 18, 2017. All comments written and oral will become part of the project’s public record.
The draft project documents and other information will be available for public review from November 16, 2017 through December 18, 2017 at the Fruitville Library, 100 Coburn Road, Sarasota, FL 34240.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jamie Schley, FDOT District One Title VI Coordinator by phone at 863-519-2573, or via email at Jamie.Schley@dot.state.fl.us.; Thursday, December 7, 2017, 5:30 p.m.; SRQ Media Studio – City Hall Annex
1565 1st Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
- SRQ Media Studio – City Hall Annex
1565 1st Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
- Financial Project ID No.: 434690-1-52-02 and Federal Aid Project (FAP) No.: 8886-932-A
Project Description: 14th Avenue Mobility Improvements from Atlantic Shores Blvd. to Sheridan Street in Broward County, Florida. The purpose of the project is to mill and resurface the roadway, add designated bicycle lanes where possible, and shared lane markings. The project will also include the construction of a shared use path along Polk Street and N. 14th Avenue.
The public information workshop will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020. There will be an open house at 5 p.m. during which staff will be available to discuss the project and answer questions.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Robert Lopes, P.E. at 954-777-4425 or by email at robert.lopes@dot.state.fl.us.
; Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 5-7 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
- Hollywood Branch Library
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
- A public information meeting is being held regarding an off-system design project to replace the existing Barracuda Bridge over the Canal Brandano waterway in New Smyrna Beach.
The proposed bridge will be longer than the existing bridge and will have a concrete deck, two 11-ft. travel lanes, shoulders, an 8-ft. sidewalk, bridge rails and pedestrian rails. Approach roadway work including new pavement will be performed to accompany the new bridge. The funding for the new bridge will come from the City of New Smyrna Beach, the FDOT, and Federal funding.
The public information meeting will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017, in the Commission Chambers at the City of New Smyrna Beach City Hall, 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. Please enter from Julia Street (south side of City Hall). Project information will be on display, and a brief presentation will be shown at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Project representatives will be available to answer questions.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.
; Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 5-7 p.m.; New Smyrna Beach City Hall
Commission Chambers
210 Sams Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- New Smyrna Beach City Hall
Commission Chambers
210 Sams Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
- Commission on Ethics
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Administration
- 3:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
These meetings are to discuss general business.; Thursday, December 14, 2017, 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocala Conference Center, 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
- Holiday Inn & Suites, Ocala Conference Center, 3600 SW 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
- Water Management Districts
- South Florida Water Management District
- The South Florida Water Management District has scheduled a public meeting for the Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir Project to engage the public. The overall goal is to provide a project status update and answer questions on the array of alternatives, modeling results and rough order of magnitude costs.
The public is advised that it is possible that one or more members of the Water Resources Analysis Coalition and Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District may attend and participate in these meetings.
Written Comments:
Agencies and the public are encouraged to provide written comments on the project in addition to, or in lieu of, giving their comments at the meeting. Written comments can be sent to the following address: South Florida Water Management District, Attention Mike Albert, 3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 8312, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. Email: EAAreservoir@sfwmd.gov using the subject line: EAA Storage Reservoir Project.
; Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 9:00 AM
Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoir Meeting; District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- District Headquarters, 3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
- Regional Planning Councils
- Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- LOCHNER
- The Florida Department of Transportation, District Seven, in cooperation with Forward Pinellas, is conducting corridor studies of Alternate US 19 (SR 595) within the study limits. The Study teams have engaged local agencies, elected officials, residents, and members of the traveling public through Project Advisory Group (PAG) meetings, online surveys, online Wikimapping tool, and a series of charrettes in order to develop a Draft Vision for the corridor. You’re invited to attend the Visioning Workshops to hear about the teams’ preliminary findings and provide your input on the draft Corridor Vision. The same information will be presented at both workshops. The corridor is divided into two (2) study segments. The southern segment begins at Park Street North and ends at Belleair Road. This 11-mile segment traverses through the cities of Largo and Seminole. The northern segment is from Belleair Road to the Pinellas/Pasco County Line. The 17.9 mile northern segment is traverses through the cities of Clearwater, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs, as well as unincorporated Palm Harbor. At the workshop, you will have an opportunity to see a presentation of the goals of the overall corridor study, activities to date, emerging themes and project guidng principles. You will also have an opportunity to provide comments through interactive tools and one-on-one discussion with the study team. The Corridor Vision and project guiding principles will help to inform proposed short-term and long-term improvements. Improvements may address issues relating to capacity, traffic operations, safety, access and egress, transit, bicycles, and pedestrian movements. Financial Project ID Number(s): 435909-1-22-01 and 435909-2-22-01.; December 5, 2017, 6-8pm (Northern Segment)
December 7 2017, 6-8pm (Southern Segment); Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698 (Northern Segment)
Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center, Parkview Room, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771 (Southern Segment)
- Hale Senior Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, FL 34698 (Northern Segment)
Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center, Parkview Room, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771 (Southern Segment)
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Division of Animal Industry
- Department of Health
- Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- General Business Meeting.; April 20, 2018, 8:00 a.m. E.S.T.; Four Points Tallahassee Downtown, 316 W Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Four Points Tallahassee Downtown, 316 W Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
- General Business Meeting.; July 20, 2018, 8:00 a.m. E.S.T.; Embassy Suites Tampa USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
- Embassy Suites Tampa USF, 3705 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
- General Business Meeting.; October 19, 2018, 8:00 a.m. E.S.T.; Sheraton Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Sheraton Bay Point Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Dr., Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Board of Nursing
- Division of Environmental Health
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Scripps Florida Funding Corporation
- Holt Communications, Inc.
- The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has scheduled a Public Alternatives Meeting for the Boca Raton II Tri-Rail Station Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The alternatives that will be presented include locations and design features for a second Tri-Rail station in Boca Raton near Glades Road and Military Trail. An alternative in which no new Tri-Rail Station is constructed will also be presented. During the meeting, maps, drawings and other project information will be available for review and the public will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments to the project team.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being carried-out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
; Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 6 p.m.; Spanish River Library,1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
- Spanish River Library,1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
- QCAusa
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding a Tampa Bay Next Downtown Tampa and East Tampa Community Working Group meeting on Wednesday, December 13th, 6:30 p.m. at the Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33603. At this workshop the FDOT will present information about various projects, the Heights Study as well as alternatives being considered. The Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization has been invited to present information about their upcoming Long Range Transportation Plan and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) will present the latest Regional Transit Feasibility Plan information. The format will encourage dialogue to address questions and ideas. The group discussions include topics such as multi-modal transportation and evaluating infrastructure improvements in the context of a comprehensive regional transportation system.
The Community Working Group is open to the public. Comments may also be received through a written format to TampaBayNext@dot.state.fl.us
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT.
Comuniquese Con Nosotros
Nos importa mucho la opinión del público sobre el proyecto. Si usted tiene preguntas o comentarios, o si simplemente desea más información, por favor comuniquese con nuestra representante, Lilliam Escalera, (813)975-6403, Departamento de Transportación de Florida, 11201 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612, lilliam.escalera@dot.state.fl.us
; Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 6:30 p.m.; Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603
- Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 N Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Transportation
- Departmental
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, will hold a public hearing about roadway improvements. These modifications are part of a project on US 92 from Wabash Avenue to west of E. Gary Road, Polk County, FL.
The project includes concrete rehabilitation of the roadway, median modifications, full replacement of overhead lighting (from Wabash Avenue to Lake Parker Avenue), and the installation of four overhead mounted pedestrian signals. The pedestrian signals are called High-Intensity Activated crossWalK beacon (HAWK) signals or pedestrian hybrid beacons. The public hearing will focus on the median modifications and the new HAWK signals between Lincoln Avenue and Ingraham Avenue.
; December 6, 2017 5 p.m. open house 6 p.m. formal hearing; Lakeland Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, 33805
- Lakeland Coleman-Bush Building, 1104 Martin Luther King Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, 33805
- FDOT is conducting a study to examine the feasibility of improving the overall transportation infrastructure, including traffic operations and circulation, on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands as well as island-to-mainland connections. To ensure a comprehensive approach, this study is evaluating a variety of elements including: travel patterns of users on the islands, trips on and off the islands, destination points, existing transit service, existing parking facilities, bicycle/pedestrian facilities and needs, and land development codes as it relates to parking. Phase 1 of the traffic study is complete. Phase 2 of the project is underway and includes observations, collection of traffic data, review of land use, parking studies, etc. Possible recommendations for various modes of transportation will be presented.; December 5, 2017 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, 34228
- Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida, 34228
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is conducting Phase 2 of the Central Manatee Network Alternatives Analysis (CMNAA) Study. FDOT has partnered with the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Manatee County, and the Cities of Palmetto and Bradenton to conduct the Study. Additionally, the environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project will be carried out by the Florida Department of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 14, 2016 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and FDOT. FDOT will hold a meeting to review conceptual transportation projects to address mobility and accessibility concerns within and through the study area and help improve the economic opportunities and quality of life of communities in the Cities of Palmetto and Bradenton. The public’s continued participation in this effort will be essential in ensuring successful projects and outcomes. Please note that two or more elected officials may be present at the meeting.; Dec. 5, 2017, 6 p.m.; St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 1st St, Bradenton, FL 34208
- St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 1006 1st St, Bradenton, FL 34208
- Department of Management Services
- Division of Purchasing
- (This rule hearing is CANCELED and will be rescheduled for a later date.) Rule amendments to rule 60A-1.002, F.A.C., including changes to materials incorporated by reference and the simplification of agency requirements for managing purchases of commodities or contractual services; CANCELATION OF RULE HEARING (to be rescheduled to a later date) previously scheduled for December 4, 2017, 4:00-4:30 p.m.; 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- 4050 Esplanade Way, Room 101, Tallahassee, FL 32399
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- The Probable Cause Panel will meet to conduct a private meeting to review cases to determine probable cause and to conduct a public meeting to review cases where probable cause was previously found. All or part of this meeting may be conducted as a teleconference in order to permit maximum participation of the Probable Cause Panel or its counsel.; Monday, December 11, 2017, 3:00 p.m. or soonest thereafter.; Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
- Zora Neale Hurston Building, North Tower, Suite N901, 400 West Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.
3. Notices of Petitions and Dispositions Regarding Declaratory Stat
- Department of Health
- Board of Massage Therapy
- Elena Gournelos, on November 21, 2017; The Petitioner seeks a Declaratory Statement from the Board regarding 480.033 F.S. as to whether using myofascial release on the muscles of the pelvic floor lies within the scope of practice of a massage therapist. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after the publication of this notice.
- Angela Lind; The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Volume 43, No. 93, of the May 12, 2017, Florida Administrative Register. The petition seeks a declaratory statement from the Board as to whether it is within the scope of practice of a Massage Therapist to force or push blood and body fluids out of the open wounds and surgical incisions on a person that has had cosmetic surgery. The Board’s Order, filed on November 20, 2017, founds that the petition filed in this cause is in substantial compliance with the provisions of Section 120.565, F.S., and Rule 28-105, F.A.C., and that under the specific facts of the petition, it is not within the scope of Petitioner’s practice to force body fluids out of open wounds or surgical incisions.
4. Notices Regarding Bids, Proposals and Purchasing
- Department of Children and Families
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- GULF COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- Water Management Districts
- St. Johns River Water Management District
5. Miscellaneous
- Other Agencies and Organizations
- Leon County Attorney's Office
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Department of Economic Opportunity
- Department of State