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Forms

Contains forms for candidates and committees, as well as financial disclosure forms and other forms used by the Division of Elections

Seminole History

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The Seminoles of Florida call themselves the "Unconquered People," descendants of just 300 Indians who managed to elude capture by the U.S. army in the 19th century.

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.

Publications/Reports

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Includes links to handbooks for political organizations and candidates, compilation of election laws, and other key publications and reports.

Florida Main Street

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Throughout Florida there is a growing interest in improving the appearance and economic stability of historic downtown business districts

Historical Markers

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The Florida Historical Marker Program recognizes significant historic resources, persons and events.

Funding

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LSTA, State Aid, Construction Grants, E-Rate

Rules

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Information on current and proposed Division of Elections' rules

Florida's Historic Flags

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Many flags have flown over Florida since European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. Among these have been the flags of five nations: Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.…

Manasota Key Offshore

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Starting in 2016, archaeological investigations located a 7,000-year-old Native American ancestral burial site in the Gulf of Mexico offshore near Venice. The Manasota Key Offshore (MKO) archaeological site is unprecedented. It is located on the…

Research

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Folklife programs are grounded in knowledge about Florida's traditional culture. In order to maintain and expand our information base, the Florida Folklife Program undertakes annual surveys on selected topics to identify and document folklife.

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.

Accessibility

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The Florida Division of Arts and Culture works to ensure that meaningful arts experiences are available to all of its state's citizens, including people with disabilities, patients and caregivers in healthcare settings, and older adults.

Arts in Health

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Arts in healthcare is a diverse, multidisciplinary field dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by connecting people with the power of the arts at key moments in their lives. This rapidly growing field integrates the arts, including…