The Week Ahead in Florida Politics – September 26, 2016

BY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016…. Policymakers and business leaders will converge on Orlando during the coming week to discuss economic-development issues. Enterprise Florida will hold meetings, and the Florida Chamber Foundation will hold a "Future of Florida Forum," which is expected to draw Gov. Rick Scott and state Cabinet members.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE OPENS CAMPAIGN OFFICES: Democrat Stephanie Murphy, who is running in Central Florida's Congressional District 7, will host events to open campaign offices. (Sunday, 3 p.m., 1001 North Orange Ave., Orlando. Also, 6 p.m., 1810 South French Ave., Sanford.)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

FAU TRUSTEES HOLD RETREAT: The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees will start a two-day retreat. (Monday, 8:45 a.m., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce.)

TRAUMA CARE AT ISSUE: The Florida Department of Health is scheduled to hold a hearing on proposed rules related to the approval of new trauma centers. (Monday, 9 a.m., 4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)

GOODMAN SPEAKS TO ECONOMIC CLUB: Political strategist and commentator Adam Goodman will speak to the Economic Club of Tampa. (Monday, noon, Jackson's Bistro, 601 South Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa.)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

BEAN DISCUSSES LEGISLATIVE SESSION: State Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, is scheduled to provide a legislative update to the Rotary Club of San Marco. (Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., University Club, 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville.)

FAU TRUSTEES HOLD RETREAT: The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees will continue a two-day retreat. (Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, 5600 U.S. 1 North, Fort Pierce.)

HEALTH DISPARITIES AT ISSUE: The advocacy group Florida CHAIN and other groups will release a report about health disparities in the state. Among the participants in a news conference will be House Minority Leader Mark Pafford, a West Palm Beach Democrat who is CEO of Florida CHAIN. (Tuesday, 10 a.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Ave., Orlando.)

CITIZENS COMMITTEES MEET: Committees of the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors will meet in advance of a full board meeting Wednesday. (Tuesday, meetings start at 10:30 p.m., Sheraton Orlando North, 600 North Lake Destiny Dr., Maitland.)

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER BOARD TAKES UP BUDGET: The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting, followed by a hearing on the 2016-2017 budget and millage rate. (Tuesday, meeting at 3 p.m., budget hearing at 5:01 p.m., district Tampa office, 7601 U.S. 301 North, Tampa.)

ST. JOHNS WATER BOARD HOLDS HEARING: The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board will hold a hearing on a 2016-2017 budget and millage rate. (Tuesday, 5:05 p.m., district headquarters, 4049 Reid St., Palatka.)

BEAR INTERACTIONS TARGETED: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Leon County will host a "BearWise Public Education Event" to discuss ways to prevent interactions between residents and bears. (Tuesday, 6 p.m., Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee.)

BUESING CAMPAIGNS IN LUTZ: Tampa Democrat Bob Buesing, who is running in state Senate District 18, is expected to attend a meet-and-greet event. (Tuesday, 6 p.m., Lake Carlton Arms, Clubhouse 2, 5631 Goldfish Dr., Lutz.)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

CITIZENS BOARD MEETS: The Board of Governors of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will meet in Central Florida. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Sheraton Orlando North, 600 North Lake Destiny Dr., Maitland.)

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA COMMITTEES MEET: Committees of the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors will hold a series of meetings in advance of a full board meeting Thursday. (Wednesday, committee meetings start at 9:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando.)

PAROLE ISSUES DISCUSSED: The Florida Commission on Offender Review is slated to discuss numerous parole cases related to crimes committed in the 1970s and 1980s. (Wednesday, 9 a.m., 4070 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee.)

PUTNAM SPEAKS AT CHAMBER FORUM: The Florida Chamber Foundation will start its "Future of Florida Forum," with Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam giving a keynote address. (Wednesday, 11:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando.)

PINELLAS HOUSE CANDIDATES AT TIGER BAY: Candidates in Pinellas County state House districts 66, 67 and 69 are slated to speak at the Suncoast Tiger Bay Club. (Wednesday, noon, St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave., St. Petersburg.)

FSU TRUSTEES DISCUSS TEXTBOOK AFFORDABILITY: The Florida State University Board of Trustees will hold a conference call to discuss issues such as a textbook and instructional-material affordability report. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Florida State University, Westcott Building, 222 South Copeland St., Tallahassee.)

DEVELOPMENT FINANCE BOARD MEETS: The Florida Development Finance Corp. Board of Directors will meet. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., Enterprise Florida, 800 North Magnolia Ave., Suite 1100, Orlando.)

CAREERSOURCE FLORIDA BOARD MEETS: The CareerSource Florida Board of Directors is scheduled to meet. (Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando.)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

NEELD SPEAKS TO BUSINESS GROUP: Democrat Robert Neeld, who is running in Southwest Florida's Congressional District 19, is scheduled to speak to the Businesspeople United for Political Action Committee, or BUPAC. (Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Building AA, Fort Myers.)

SCOTT, ATWATER, BONDI SPEAK AT CHAMBER FORUM: The Florida Chamber Foundation will continue its "Future of Florida Forum," with speakers expected to include Gov. Rick Scott, state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Attorney General Pam Bondi. (Thursday, events start at 8 a.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando.)

ENTERPRISE FLORIDA BOARD MEETS: The Enterprise Florida Board of Directors is scheduled to meet. (Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando.)

FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST MEETS: The Florida Communities Trust Governing Board is scheduled to meet and discuss the program, which helps local communities protect natural resources and preserve working waterfronts. (Thursday, 10 a.m., Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee.)

SUPREME COURT ISSUES OPINIONS: The Florida Supreme Court is expected to release its regular weekly opinions. (Thursday, 11 a.m.)

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA TRUSTEES HOLD CALL: The University of Florida Board of Trustees will hold a conference call after a call of the board's Committee on Finance and Facilities. (Thursday, committee meeting at noon, followed by board meeting, public can attend at the University of Florida, 123 Tigert Hall, Gainesville.)

NEW COLLEGE TRUSTEES HOLD CONFERENCE CALL: The New College of Florida Board of Trustees is scheduled to hold a conference call and discuss issues such as an equity report and a textbook report. (Thursday, 1 p.m. Call-in number: 1-941-487-5025. Code: 3322.)

FAMU TRUSTEES DISCUSS INTERIM PRESIDENT: The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees will hold a conference call and discuss issues such as an employment agreement for interim President Larry Robinson. (Thursday, 4 p.m. Public can access the meeting at WANM-FM 90.5 or http://www.famu.edu/famcast/)

GOP CANDIDATE RACES MONEY: A fundraising event is scheduled in Palm Beach County for Republican Paul Spain, who is running in Congressional District 21. (Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Seasons 52, 2300 N.W. Executive Center Dr., Boca Raton.)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENTS MEET: The Council of Presidents of the Florida College System will meet in Escambia County. (Friday, 8:30 a.m., Pensacola State College, G. Thomas Delaino Student Center, Pensacola.)

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT ISSUE: The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking will meet in Hillsborough County. (Friday, 1 p.m., 9393 North Florida Ave., Large Auditorium, Tampa.)

COMMITTEES REPORT FINANCE ACTIVITY: State political committees face a Friday deadline for filing reports showing finance activity through Sept. 23.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2016

MURPHY TO CAMPAIGN IN SARASOTA COUNTY: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Murphy is expected to attend a Venice Area Democratic Club picnic. (Saturday, 5 p.m., Maxine Barritt Park, Venice.)

CLYBURN SPEAKS TO VOLUSIA DEMOCRATS: U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., will speak during the Volusia County Democratic Party's annual Democratic Unity Gathering at the Beach. (Saturday, 7 p.m., Hilton Daytona Beach Resort, 100 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.)