Fowler White Boggs Banker managing shareholder Thomas Dearing and shareholder Michael Dewberry have been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers for their work in business litigation law and health law, respectively. Dewberry was also honored by Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite.
• Everybody get ready: An emergency preparedness conference for people with disabilities hosted by the Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida will be held July 13. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at FCCJ’s Advanced Technology Center at 401 W. State St. Representatives from the American Red Cross, Jacksonville Fire & Rescue, the Duval County Health Department and other organizations will participate. Lunch will be provided and emergency disaster kits will be distributed to the first 200 attendees. For information, call 399-8484 or visit www.cilj.com.
• The Comcast Community Investment Panel has awarded a total of $150,000 to 14 local organizations: Jacksonville Hospitality Institute, The Bridge of Northeast Florida, Clay County Habitat for Humanity, Wild Amelia Nature Festival, Book Source 4 Kids, Housing Partnership of Northeast Florida, The Senior Life Foundation, Tree Hill, Vision is Priceless Council, Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Cathedral Arts Project, Episcopal Children’s Services, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and ARC Jacksonville. “In light of the financial challenges so many of our not-for-profits are facing this year, Comcast is pleased to award these grants to such deserving social groups,” said Tim Horn, Comcast vice president and general manager.
• Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin is enlisting the help of mayors across the Southeast in an attempt to convince Delta — which has a hub in Atlanta – to start non-stop service from Atlanta to China. According to Franklin, the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to award exactly one new U.S.-China route late this year or early next year. Mayor John Peyton was one of many who were sent a sample letter to sign and forward on to the DOT.
“The government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.”
– Ronald Reagan