REGISTER NOW! Introduction to Florida Module February 4th & 5th
The Introduction to Florida Module will cover the following topics as they relate to Florida: geology, geography, economics, history, government structure, urban and rural planning. The second day will be topped off by an exciting field trip to either an FPL power plant or a tour of Port Everglades.
This program has been approved for 11.50 CLE credits by the Florida Bar.
To access a speaker's bio, just click on their name in the following agenda.
Thursday, February 4
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction - Stan Bronson, Executive Director, Florida Earth Foundation
8:45 to 10:00 Geography - Dr. Rosanna Rivero, GIS Scientist, Everglades Foundation. Dr. Rivero begins her presentation by describing the region from a north to south orientation, beginning in Orlando, where the Kissimmee River Watershed starts water on its 200 mile journey ending up in Florida Bay. As each component of the region is described and shown through a myriad of photographs, the student is exposed to a variety of habitats, both natural and human.
10:00 to 10:15 Break
10:15 to 11:30 Demographics - Richard Ogburn, Asst. to the Director, Research & Budget, South Florida Regional Planning Council. Being the main researcher in Demographics for SFRPC, Mr. Ogburn approaches demographics from the many aspects of not only population counts, but what people are doing, where they live, their travel patterns, income and other facts on what this part of Florida is from a people perspective.
11:30 to 12:30 Geology - Dr. Albert C. Hine, Professor and Associate Dean College of Marine Science University of South Florida. This lecture covers about 700 million years of geologic time describing the events of the past that have formed and shaped the Florida Platform we see today. The State of Florida is the exposed portion of the Florida Platform, a huge edifice of mostly limestone that formed on basement rocks once attached to Africa. Key events of the past include the drowning of the west Florida margin, the tectonic collision with Cuba, the influx of quartz sand from the north, the deposition of phosphate, and the continuing dissolution of the Florida Platform. Understanding the geologic provides a basis to understand the workings of modern geologic environments such as groundwater, wetlands, coastlines, estuaries, and coral reefs.
12:30 to 1:30 Lunch
1:30 to 2:15 The History of Florida - Henry Flagler – Stan Bronson does historical overview of the development of South Florida through a portrayal of Flagler in full 1890’s costume. This presentation is done about six times per year and was developed in partnership with the Flagler Museum.
2:15 to 3:15 Government Structure - Carolyn Williams, Ombusman, South Florida Water Management District. Ms. Williams describes the Federal, State and Local agencies that administrate Florida government. Of particular interest is her discussion of how each agency relates to sister agencies across jurisdictional lines and how they work together.
3:15 to 3:30 Break
3:30 to 4:30 Economics - William B. Stronge Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Economics, Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Stronge highlights the economies of South Florida by looking at the top ten industries and the economic drivers associated with those industries. He also looks as the effect of government programs such as the Everglades Restoration Plan as federal and state funds are expended for large construction and land buying programs.
Friday, February 5
8:30 to 8:45 Introduction - Stan Bronson, Executive Director, Florida Earth Foundation
8:45 to 9:45 Introduction to Planning - Dr. Jaap Vos, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Vos discusses what role planning has in what the future of a region is. He takes a close look at the role of Regional Planning Councils, the Water Management Districts, the Florida Department of Community Affairs and local governments in growth management from the 30,000 foot perspective.
9:45 to 10:45 Urban Planning - Samuel E. Poole III, Attorney, Berger Singerman http://www.bergersingerman.com/index.php?action=attdetails&id=4. Mr. Poole, as former Executive Director of South Florida Water Management District, and now an attorney representing those with interests directly tied to growth management, approaches urban planning from the perspective of what the future holds as solutions to urban sprawl, transportation, density and new urbanism concepts
10:45 to 11:00 Break
11:00 to 12:00 Rural Planning - Ernie Cox, President, Family Lands Remembered. Mr. Cox, who was instrumental in the development and passage of the Rural Lands Stewardship Act, discusses a variety of innovative methodologies being employed and contemplated today in the world of rural planning. Of particular interest is a discussion of the SFWMD purchase of US Sugar lands and its impact on the rural communities and towns surrounding the lower half of Lake Okeechobee.
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch and Speaker Panel. Topic: Planning for Florida's Future. Moderator: Brian M. Seymour, Shareholder, Gunster.
1:00 to 3:00 Tour of FPL Power Plant or Tour of Port Everglades
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| Thursday, February 04, 2010 |
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| 8:30 - 5:00 |
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| Florida Atlantic University |
| 111 E. Las Olas Blvd. - Room 40 |
| Fort Lauderdale |
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| Event Registration: $ 200.00 |
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