My Most Influential Professor: Army Drill Sergeant John Henry

By |2021-02-15T16:08:58-05:00February 15th, 2021|Uncategorized|

I graduated from college a full year early, spent the summer working the night shift at ButterKrust Bakery in Lakeland and went to the University of Florida College of Law in fall 1964. Gainesville was a blast for a guy coming from an all-male school — football games, parties, sunshine and legal studies on the [...]

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An Unfortunate First

By |2021-01-18T13:18:13-05:00January 18th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Like many of you, I studied civics in 9th grade and American history in 11th grade. We were taught the history of the second war with England known as the War of 1812. Toward the end of that war, the British invaded Washington and burned a large portion of the Capitol building. Our teachers proudly said that [...]

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The Spirit of Christmas Is a Gift to All

By |2020-12-15T10:00:14-05:00December 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|

At times, Christianity seems to focus more on “shouldn’t” as opposed to “should,” or “can’t” as opposed to “can.” Positivity over pessimism is hard work. This holiday season is unique because all of us across the globe are exposed to the same pandemic menace regardless of race, color or creed. It is similar to the [...]

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Where are the Peacekeepers?

By |2020-11-12T09:14:29-05:00November 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Peacekeeper has been defined as a mediator, a parent, a restorer of civility and, out West, a revolver. We have been subject to mass disinformation from both sides of the spectrum during the political process. A pandemic rages around us being fought by local health providers day and night whose common sense recommendations in some [...]

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Voting Is a Privilege and a Duty

By |2020-10-13T12:23:03-04:00October 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Thomas Jefferson was fanatical about the decentralization of the Federal government, writing other than a military and printing money the states should be left in charge of their destiny. Should he go on the Florida state Supervisor of Electrons web page, he would be pleased. Each of Florida’s 67 counties has a separate Supervisor of [...]

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FFA Training Center: A Place for Social Distancing

By |2020-09-14T11:18:24-04:00September 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|

We often see articles about places to go with family, friends, or associates for relaxation or meetings that provide open and interesting spaces, or accommodations and dining that make us feel safe from the unpredictable world of COVID. When the FFA Training Center first opened more than 20 years ago, I thought its use was [...]

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A Nostalgic View of Ben Hill Griffin

By |2020-08-20T10:59:41-04:00August 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

While in law school in the ’60s at the University of Florida, I rode with my dad, Snow Martin, to Tallahassee. The legislature was in session. My dad, a former member of the legislature and co-author of the Florida Citrus Code, was lobbying for various interests. We paid a social visit to Ben Hill Griffin [...]

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Six Thousand Points Of Light

By |2020-07-14T09:39:45-04:00July 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|

The week of June 10, the 29,000 members of Florida FFA and their advisors pulled off an amazing technological achievement while demonstrating responsible behavior for themselves and setting an example for the rest of us at their annual convention. At any given time during the days of meeting by distant virtual communication, as many as [...]

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Study Identifies Ornamental Plants with Potential to Benefit Bees and Others

By |2016-10-21T16:42:13-04:00October 21st, 2016|Uncategorized|

There’s no denying that bees and other insects are vastly important to our lives. From pollinating the bulk of our agriculture crops to benefiting the environment, bees and other beneficial bugs are vital to our way of life. In an effort to protect pollinators like bees and other beneficial insects, one study looked into using [...]

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Florida’s Citrus Harvest by the Numbers

By |2018-11-13T08:52:19-05:00July 15th, 2016|Uncategorized|

The USDA just released the season’s final citrus forecast for Florida. It’s one that’s been greeted with both praise and dismay, a bit like winning a skirmish but still facing a difficult war. The forecast increased slightly—as it has for the several past months, in contrast with what’s par for the course since citrus greening [...]

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