Florida Daybook
Associated Press Florida Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:00 AM NFL Environmental Program host 'Super Kids-Super Sharing' project - NFL Environmental Program host 'Super Kids-Super Sharing' project. Attendees include Miami Dolphins and NFL representatives
Location: 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL
Weblinks: http://www.nfl.com, https://twitter.com/nfl
Contacts: Susan Groh, NFL Environmental Program, [email protected], 1 401 952 0885
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:00 AM Florida Democratic Party host media call with Dem Rep. Kathy Castor - Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo hosts media call with Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor denouncing President Trump's 'attacks' on access to health care and coverage for patients with pre-existing conditions
Weblinks: http://www.floridadems.org, https://twitter.com/FlaDems
Contacts: Frances Swanson, Florida Democratic Party, [email protected], 1 415 830 2631
RSVP https://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/IDEPVTS69E10QT
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:20 AM Second Couple's daily schedule - Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence depart Joint Base Andrews en route to Tampa, FL (9:20 AM EST, pool press), arriving at Tampa International Airport at 11:30 AM EST (pre-credentialed press). The vice president then delivers remarks at a 'Keep America Great' event in Tampa (1:30 PM EST, pre-credentialed press), before the couple deliver remarks at a Latinos for Trump event in Kissimmee, FL (6:00 PM EST, pre-credentialed press). Afterwards, they depart Orlando International Airport en route to Washington, DC (7:45 PM EST, pool press), arriving back at JBA at 9:35 PM EST (pool press)
Weblinks: http://www.whitehouse.gov, https://twitter.com/VP
Contacts: Vice President press, 1 202 456 0373
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Thursday, Jan. 16 9:30 AM The Florida Aquarium announce 25th anniversary celebration plans
Location: The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
Weblinks: https://www.flaquarium.org/, https://twitter.com/floridaaquarium
Contacts: Sandra Morrison, Florida Aquarium communications, [email protected], 1 813 309 9721
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Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 AM Dem Rep. Ted Deutch and interfaith leaders hold vigil marking 10 years since 'Citizens United' ruling - Franciscan Action Network holds '10 Years of Citizens United: Vigil to Restore A Faithful Democracy' event, marking the anniversary of the 'Citizens United v. FEC' U.S. Supreme Court ruling that prohibits the govt from restricting political donations from corporations, including companies, nonprofits, and labor unions. Speakers include Democratic Rep. Red Deutch, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice's Sister Simone Campbell, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism's Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Presbyterian Church reverend Jimme Hawkins, and National Council of Churches' Rev. Dr Leslie Copeland-Tune. Agenda includes speaking program on the steps of the United Methodist Building, before participants proceed to Section 8 of the U.S. Capitol Lawn for a public prayer
Location: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC
Weblinks: https://franciscanaction.org/, https://twitter.com/franciscannet
Contacts: Lee Morrow, Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, [email protected], 1 202 601 7871
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Thursday, Jan. 16 11:00 AM MSC Foundation and NFL announce campaign to preserve and protect coral reefs - MSC Foundation, Miami Super Bowl Host Committee, and NFL hold webinar to announce campaign to preserve and protect coral reefs. Attendees include NFL players Larry Fitzgerald and Jarvis Landry, and former player Mark Sanchez
Weblinks: https://mscfoundation.org/
Contacts: Diana Arellano, Newlink Communications, [email protected], 1 305 702 2776
The event will air live on Zoom
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Thursday, Jan. 16 11:30 AM NY Mets honor Mike Piazza with spring training address change - New York Mets, City of Port St. Lucie, FL, and St. Lucie County honor former NY Mets catcher Mike Piazza at a 'major' announcement regarding a spring training address change and street naming
Location: NW Peacock Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL
Weblinks: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com, https://twitter.com/Mets
Contacts: Harold Kaufman, New York Mets Executive Director of Communications, [email protected], 1 718 559 3108
Media should arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. * RSVP: Credentials are not required, but media members are asked to RSVP to Adam MacDonald ([email protected])
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Thursday, Jan. 16 1:30 PM Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at 'Keep America Great' campaign event in Florida
Location: Venetian Events Center, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: Trump for President press, [email protected]
pre-credentialed press
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Thursday, Jan. 16 6:00 PM Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence deliver remarks at a Latinos for Trump event in Florida
Location: Nacion De Fe, 4555 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: Trump for President press, [email protected]
Pre-credentialed press
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Thursday, Jan. 16 CSX Corporation Q4 2019 earnings - CSX Corporation Q4 2019 earnings, for the transportation firm
Weblinks: http://www.csx.com/, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Bryan Tucker, CXS Corp Corporate Communications, 1 855 955 6397
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Thursday, Jan. 16 - Sunday, Jan. 19 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions pro-am golf tournament - Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, pro-am golf tournament, featuring a host of celebs playing against LPGA professionals. Celeb players include Brian Baumgartner, Lee Brice, Colt Ford and Ben Higgins
Location: Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, 3451 Golf View Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Weblinks: http://www.DiamondLPGA.com, https://twitter.com/DiamondResorts, #DiamondLPGA
Contacts: Diamond Resorts media, [email protected], 1 702 823 7534
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Thursday, Jan. 16 4:30 PM CSX Corp: Q4 2019 Earning conference call / Webcast
Weblinks: http://investors.csx.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92932&p=irol-irhome, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Kevin Boone, CSX Corp Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 904 359 1090
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Thursday, Jan. 16 Raymond James Financial: Q1 2020 Dividend payment date
Weblinks: http://raymondjames.com/about/investor_relations.htm, https://twitter.com/RaymondJames
Contacts: Paul Shoukry, Raymond James Financial Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 727 567 5133
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Thursday, Jan. 16 CSX Corp: Q4 2019 Results
Weblinks: http://investors.csx.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92932&p=irol-irhome, https://twitter.com/CSX
Contacts: Kevin Boone, CSX Corp Investor Relations, [email protected], 1 904 359 1090
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Friday, Jan. 17 9:00 AM Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend - Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend, bringing over 150,000 locals and tourists to Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District
Location: 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.artdecoweekend.com/, https://twitter.com/MDPL1976
Contacts: Miami Design Preservation League, [email protected], 1 305 672 2014
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Friday, Jan. 17 12:00 PM CHC leads Congressional delegation to investigate impact of 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Joaquin Castro and Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela lead Congressional delegation to Brownsville, TX, and Matamaros, Mexico, to investigate the impacts of the Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' policy and the use of tent court facilities to adjudicate 'Remain in Mexico' asylum cases. Delegation includes Dem Reps. Marcy Kaptur, Peter DeFazio, Suzanne Bonamici, Ben Ray Lujan, Rosa DeLauro, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Nanette Diaz Barragan, Linda Sanchez, Grace Napolitano, Pete Aguilar, Norma Torres, Sylvia Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Sheila Jackson Lee, Brendan Boyle, Jimmy Panetta and Ed Case * Includes press briefing (12:00 PM CST), following a visit to asylum-seekers in Matamoros, which has the largest tent camp of its kind on the U.S.-Mexico border, a tour of tent court facilities in Brownsville, and discussions with families under the 'Remain in Mexico' policy
Location: Xeriscape Park, Brownsville, TX
Weblinks: https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-castro.house.gov, https://twitter.com/HispanicCaucus
Contacts: Elena Pino, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, [email protected], 1 202 507 0273
Please RSVP to [email protected]. The press conference will also be live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/congressional.hispanic.caucus/
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Friday, Jan. 17 1:00 PM NASA holds pre-test briefing ahead of SpaceX in-flight abort test - NASA holds a pre-test briefing ahead of the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, currently targeted for tomorrow, to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Speakers include NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders, SpaceX Crew Mission Management director Benji Reed, and 45th Weather Squadron launch weather officer Mike McAleenan
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.nasa.gov, https://twitter.com/NASA
Contacts: Josh Finch, NASA Headquarters, [email protected], 1 202 358 1100
The deadline for media to apply for accreditation for this launch has passed, but more information about media accreditation is available by emailing [email protected]
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Friday, Jan. 17 7:30 PM 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Space Race - 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run, benefiting the United Way of Brevard
Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/, https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC
Contacts: Kennedy Space Center media, 1 877 404 3804
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Saturday, Jan. 18 Homestead-Miami Speedway host 8th annual 24-Hour Ultra Skate event
Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd, Homestead, FL
Weblinks: http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/?homepage=true, https://twitter.com/HomesteadMiami
Contacts: Neal Gulkis, Homestead Miami Speedway, [email protected], 1 305 224 3189
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Friday, Jan. 17 Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - optimal time for planting trees in the state * The official state tree of Florida is the Sabal Palm, and in Louisiana, the Baldcypress * National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Jan. 20 30A Songwriters Festival - 11th annual 30A Songwriters Festival, featuring performances in venues along Florida's Highway 30A. Performers include Indigo Girls, Brian Wilson and Don McLean
Weblinks: http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com/, https://twitter.com/30AFest
Contacts: Angie Carlson, Propeller Publicity, [email protected], 1 718 387 1301
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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Feb. 24 Epcot International Festival of the Arts - Epcot International Festival of the Arts, celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world
Location: Epcot Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL
Weblinks: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/, https://twitter.com/WaltDisneyWorld
Contacts: Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations, 1 407 566 6397
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Friday, Jan. 17 Queensryche begin North American tour
Location: Culture Room, 3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Weblinks: , https://twitter.com/queensryche
Contacts: Claire Reynolds , RED Music, [email protected]
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Friday, Jan. 17 President Trump speaks at fundraising dinner in Florida - President Donald Trump delivers remarks at fundraising dinner in Palm Beach, FL * His re-election campaign have offered a chance to be his 'VIP guest' as a competition prize for contributors. Late last year, investigations into a series of at least 15 similar contests the campaign had run found no evidence that any winning donor had ever had a meal with the president
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump
Contacts: White House press, 1 202 456 2580; Trump for President press, [email protected];
Trump arrives in Florida at Atlantic Aviation, 3800 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach (5:00 PM EST). Please register for media credentials by 5:00 PM EST, Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable
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Saturday, Jan. 18 8:00 AM SpaceX due to conduct in-flight abort test for NASA - SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft due to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, with a launch escape triggered shortly after liftoff to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.spacex.com, https://twitter.com/SpaceX
Contacts: NASA, 1 202 358 1600; SpaceX media, [email protected], 1 310 363 6000 ;
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Saturday, Jan. 18 9:30 AM NASA Administrator Bridenstine attends press conference following SpaceX in-flight abort test - NASA holds a post-test news conference following the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Speakers include NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders and astronauts Victor Glover and Mike Hopkins
Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
Weblinks: http://www.nasa.gov, https://twitter.com/NASA
Contacts: Josh Finch, NASA Headquarters, [email protected], 1 202 358 1100
The deadline for media to apply for accreditation for this launch has passed, but more information about media accreditation is available by emailing [email protected]
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Saturday, Jan. 18 3:00 PM East-West Shrine Bowl college football - 95th East-West Shrine Bowl all-star college football - first played in 1925, and now the longest-running all-star college football game in history. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children
Location: Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr, Saint Petersburg, FL
Weblinks: http://www.shrinegame.com, https://twitter.com/Shrine_Game, #ShrineGame
Contacts: Zac Emmons, East-West Shrine Game press, 1 832 667 2220
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Saturday, Jan. 18 - Saturday, Jan. 25 Soul Train Cruise - Soul Train Cruise sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, FL for Sint Maarten, St Croix and Half Moon Cay. Lineup includes The Jacksons, The Isley Brothers, Johnny Gill, Cameo and Peabo Bryson
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Weblinks: http://soultraincruise.com/, https://twitter.com/SoulTrainAtSea
Contacts: Jolyn Matsumuro, The Brookes Company, [email protected], 1 310 558 3000
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Saturday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 19 23rd annual Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival on Treasure Island Beach
Location: Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL
Weblinks: http://easternleague.net/
Contacts: Suzanne King, SIK Promotions, [email protected], 1 727 322 5217