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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.

State Cattle

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Cracker Cattle

El Camino Real

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In the 1600s, Spanish Florida’s Royal Road, or Camino Real, connected St. Augustine with the Missions of North Florida. Learn more and explore Florida's history along El Camino Real.

DOS Art Collection

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Established in 1997, the Florida Department of State Art Collection is a collection of donated artworks by Florida artists and art collectors. Selections from the collection are displayed throughout the State Capitol Building in Tallahassee.

Apostille & Notarial Certification

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Steps to getting an apostille or notarial certificate.

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.

Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc.

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Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc. is an organization created to partner with and enhance the efforts of the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, while helping to sustain and foster recognition of the arts in Florida. Citizens for Florida Arts, Inc.…

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.

Secretary Detzner Announces Start of Application Period for Arts and Culture Grants

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the application period is open for Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 2015-2016 grants for general programming, specific projects, and facilities. All applications are due…

Department of State Featured on C-SPAN Cities Tour this Weekend

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner is pleased to announce that the Florida Department of State will be featured as part of special programing for the C-SPAN Cities Tour of Tallahassee this weekend, March 15-16.

Emily Rodriguez selected as Florida Poetry Out Loud State Champion

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today the winners of the State Finals of the 2014 Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the NEA awards more than $100,000 in…

Artwork by Nestor Martinez on view in 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs

Citizens for Florida Arts to Host Statewide Cultural Conference

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Cultural Affairs