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Gov. Scott chose a familiar face to manage his $72 million blind trust
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Most Floridians have never heard of Alan Lee Bazaar. Yet as chief executive of the New York investment advisory firm that serves as trustee of Gov. Rick Scott’s blind trust, Bazaar is the keeper of an important public trust for Florida’s citizens. -
Gov. Scott quietly rakes in millions from stock sales; Florida’s blind trust law ineffective
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Over the last 15 months, Gov. Rick Scott and his wife, Ann, through various entities, made more than $17 million selling hundreds of thousands of shares a single stock. Scott’s blind trust sold shares of that stock worth $2.54 million in December 2012. You aren’t supposed to know that. Gov. Scott isn’t supposed to know it either. -
A loss of faith: Fort Lauderdale church sale angers parishioners, worries neighbors
By Ann Henson Feltgen
BrowardBulldog.org
For 60 years, the Episcopal Church of the Intercession has provided religious guidance and ministered to the needs of its congregation. Now, plans by the cash-strapped Episcopal diocese to sell the church and its peaceful, four-acre parcel in Fort Lauderdale’s South Middle River neighborhood, is roiling both church members and neighbors. -
Hollywood planning board members quit after conflict of interest warning from city attorney
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Two Hollywood Planning and Development Review Board members have resigned after being warned by the city attorney of potential conflicts if they continued to serve while doing work for projects needing board approval. -
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Medicaid contracts, a close friend, big money and Gov. Scott’s re-election campaign
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Before the Legislature convenes in Tallahassee next Tuesday, Coral Gables healthcare tycoon Miguel B. “Mike” Fernandez will host a Sunday afternoon BBQ with Gov. Rick Scott, his wife Ann, and key members of the governor’s campaign finance team.
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