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State Library Council

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Information about the State Library Council, including who the members are.

Public Comment Policy

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You can find the PDF for our public comment policy here

Certification/Approval Status and Test Schedule

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Up to date listing of current certifications and testing being conducted by the Bureau of Voting Systems Certification.

Compliance and Review

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Compliance & Review reviews development projects of all types and provides technical assistance on preservation laws.

Florida Historical Commission

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The Florida Historical Commission was established by the 2001 Florida Legislature to enhance public participation and involvement in the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and properties. The Commission…

Constitutional Amendments/Initiatives

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Information on current and historical proposed changes to the Florida Constitution, as well as details on the Initiative Petition process

Certified Local Governments

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The Certified Local Government program links federal, state and local government preservation efforts into a preservation partnership for the identification, evaluation and protection of historic properties within a community.

Civil War and Reconstruction

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During the Civil War, Florida was not ravaged as several other southern states were. Indeed, no decisive battles were fought on Florida soil. While Union forces occupied many coastal towns and forts, the interior of the state remained in…

Folklife Council

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The Florida Folklife Program is advised and assisted by the Florida Folklife Council. The Florida Folklife Council consists of seven members appointed by the Secretary of State to provide geographical, cultural and professional representation.

Florida Council on Arts and Culture

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The Florida Council on Arts and Culture is the 15-member advisory council appointed to advise the Secretary of State regarding cultural grant funding and on matters pertaining to culture in Florida.

Clyde Butcher

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Clyde Butcher is often called "the Ansel Adams of Florida." Since the early 1980s when he moved to Florida from California, Butcher has built a career as one of the most highly regarded black-and-white landscape photographers in the world. Today…

Ray Charles

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Ray Charles has been called "the genius of soul," a true pioneer of American soul music. The Albany, Georgia-born musical prodigy, blind since the age of 7, defied formidable odds to become one of the foremost icons in the history of modern…

Earl Cunningham

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Long recognized as one of the greatest American folk artists of the 20th Century, the late Earl Cunningham was a self-taught painter who used vivid colors to portray his own reflections of American life through a series of unique landscapes and…

Christopher M. Still

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In 2010, Clearwater native Christopher Still became–at age 49–the youngest individual ever to be inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. Still's paintings are loved for the way he honors the heritage of his home state. Known for his large…

Campaign Finance Database

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By Florida law, campaigns and committees are required to disclose detailed financial records of campaign contributions and expenditures. This page explains Who must file reports; What must be disclosed; and what limits apply.