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Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Davie To Sign Legislation Protecting Florida’s Natural Resources

Seminole Tribe Chairman Marcellus Osceola address the crowd

Governor Ron DeSantis was in Davie this morning to sign legislation protecting the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee. Governor DeSantis was accompanied by Seminole Tribe Chairman Marcellus Osceola and angler Scott Martin. Championed by Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, the new law uses money from the Seminole gaming compact to pay for programs which protect Florida’s natural resources.

Governor Ron DeSantis

Other prominent guests at the bill signing ceremony included “Alligator Ron” Bergeron, State Representative Chip LaMarca, and Broward County School Board Members Torey Alston, Brenda Fam and Daniel Foganholi.

Scott Martin, son of Roland Martin, discusses issues on Lake Okeechobee
From left, Broward School Board Members Daniel Foganholi, Brenda Fam and Torey Alston

Merick Lewin Drops Out Of Broward School Board District 6 Race, Endorses Steven Julian

Merick Lewin dropped out the Broward School Board District 6 seat on Saturday citing business and family commitments. Lewin posted the news on his Facebook page. The Davie resident endorsed opponent Steven Julian of Plantation.

“Steven is the clear choice…to put our kids first and work towards a stronger Broward school system,” Lewin wrote.

The seat is currently held by Laurie Rich Levinson.