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FreedomWorks radio show
Source: FreedomWorks
FL, United States
gilsondelemos@msn.com

Paul Molloy and Michael Gilson-De Lemos are the hosts of this libertarian weekly radio program originating in Florida. Internet streaming is available from the site, along with a lot of other material.

Rex Curry's web site
Source: RexCurry.Net
FL, United States
rexy@ij.net

Libertarian lawyer Rex Curry writes, creates art, and bothers the statists in delightful fashion across a broad range of topics. Lots of commentary, activist projects, and more at this site.

Florida Child
Source: Floridians for School Choice
FL, United States

Resource center for Florida parents interested in school choices. Site offers practical options for scholarship funds, updates on legislative developments, and research on the effectiveness of school choice for kids.

Libertarian Parties of Northwest Florida
Source: Libertarian Party
FL, United States
dscup@home.com

Umbrella site for Region 5 of the Libertarian Party of Florida, including Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, Jackson, Washington, and Holmes counties

School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Florida
Source: The Heritage Foundation
FL, United States

Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.

Space Coast Objectivism Promoters and Explorers (SCOPE)
Source: Luther R. Setzer
Space Coast, FL, United States
setzerl@digital.net

(SCOPE) seeks persons who possess an intense interest in learning Ayn Rand's ideas and applying them to everyday living. The format for the gatherings will model the "Objectivist Salon" conducted monthly by Marsha Enright at the New Intellectual Forum (NIF) in Chicago.

Christian Home Educators of Florida (CHEF)
Source: CHEF
Clearwater, FL, United States
CHEFFCCPSA@aol.com

CHEF is a Christian statewide group that exists to network, aid, support and provide statewide activities that will help and strengthen individual Christian families who have chosen to teach their children at home.

Rock Out Censorship Home Page
Source: Rock Out Censorship
Orlando, FL, United States

Tips and resources for activism; petitions, incident reports, etc. Focuses on censorship in music. Large but not particularly well-organized or professional.

Marxism on Trial
Source: Young Americans for Freedom at Florida International University
Miami, FL, United States
vasquezc@fiu.edu

Web page devoted to "putting Marx on trial" for the beliefs that resulted in some of the most tyrannical governments in history. Author urges that Marx should be taken seriously for his historical and contemporary influence, even if his ideas seem self-evidently ridiculous.

Jay P. Greene
Source: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Weston, FL, United States
jaygreene@earthlink.net

A senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where he conducts research and writes about education policy. He is the co-author of evaluations of the Milwaukee and Cleveland school choice programs. 1257 Allamanda Way, Weston FL 33327. Phone: 954-349-2322, Fax: 954-384-8790.

Florida School Choice Case
Source: Institute for Justice
FL, United States
general@ij.org

Describes Florida's A+ Plan for Education, under which the state's public schools will be evaluated and graded annually . Includes provisions for school choice. The program has been opposed in court by the ACLU and others. Links to further information and resources.

What Florida's University Graduates Don't Know about History
Source: James Madison Institute
Author: Thomas R. Dye
FL, United States

A survey conducted by Survey Research Laboratory at the University of Florida reveals disappointing results about Florida's graduating university seniors' knowledge of history and government. Adobe PDF. (3/96)

A New Lease on Learning: Florida's First Charter School
Source: Foundation for Florida's Future
Author: Jeb Bush and T. Willard Fair
FL, United States

On the edge of Miami Florida's first charter school -- an independent public school operated not by the school board and not by the state but by dedicated parents teachers and community. Adobe PDF. (1996)

Statewide Research Reveals Significant Support for School Choice
Source: Floridians for School Choice
FL, United States

School choice is said to be controversial but evidently that is not the case in Florida. In a recent survey, choice was endorsed there by an almost two-to-one margin. Adobe PDF. (8/98)

Reform Tenure Now: Addressing Florida's Failed System
Source: Foundation for Florida's Future / Outside the Lines
Author: Steven J. Uhlfelder
FL, United States

Tenured professors have lifetime jobs and cannot be fired except for cause -- usually committing a crime or other egregious act. If Florida's state universities are to continue to lead our nation in research and teaching they must establish better hiring and termination procedures. Adobe PDF. (8/95)

The South Florida Re-Study: a $7.8 billion gamble
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
Author: Glenn Spencer
FL, United States

Exposes a governmental proposal to (essentially) dismantle all of southern Florida's water delivery system. (1/99)

Lessons from Florida: School choice gives increased opportunities to children with special needs
Source: Cato Institute
Author: David F. Salisbury
FL, United States

Analysis of Florida's McKay Scholarship program for students with disabilities shows that school choice doesn't leave disabled students behind, as many educators claim. (PDF file) (3/20/03)

PERC report addresses Everglades mismanagement
Source: PERC
FL, United States

The latest issue of PERC Reports (March 2002) features Clay J. Landry's discussion of the historical mismanagement of the Everglades. Will the federal government's $8 billion plan save this valuable resource? Not necessarily. (Full report in Acrobat PDF file format.) (03/25/02)

Who drained the Everglades?
Source: PERC
Author: Clay J. Landry
FL, United States

"The same folks who are now restoring them," says Landry: the federal government and, in particular, the Army Corps of Engineers. "The story of the Everglades epitomizes government programs gone awry. It also shows that the private sector, however ambitious, is restricted in the environmental harms it can cause. The need to cover costs reduces the potential for massive mistakes." (03/02)

The firing of Dr. Sami Al-Arian
Source: FIRE
Author: Greg Lukianoff and Harvey A. Silverglate
FL, United States

"Rather than protect liberty and academic freedom from mob rule, some universities would prefer to appease the angry mob. Letting the decision of USF stand permits careerist administrators to put free speech to a vote." (02/02)

Constitutional Train Wreck
Source: James Madison Institute
Author: Wendell Cox
FL, United States

Cox analyzes the proposal for a constitutionally mandated high speed rail system in Florida, and finds it wanting from just about every perspective.

Workplace Charter Schools: Florida blazes the trail
Source: Reason Public Policy Institute
Author: Lisa Snell
FL, United States

This study examines Florida's model of combining "workplace schools" with charter schools. The results of the experiment are that "students showed impressive academic growth throughout the year and beat the other public schools in their district in every measure tested." The report is available in Adobe PDF. (05/10/01)

An evaluation of the Florida A-plus accountability and school choice program
Source: Manhattan Institute
Author: Jay P. Greene
FL, United States

The most plausible interpretation of the evidence is that the Florida A-Plus system relies upon a valid system of testing and produces the desired incentives to failing schools to improve their performance. (02/01)

Competing to Win: How Florida's A+ School Choice Plan Triggered Education Reform
Source: The Heartland Institute
Author: Carol Innerst
FL, United States

This study finds that competitive pressures have encouraged school districts to improve. This "came as no surprise to me," says the former superintendent of the Milwaukee public school system. Introduction by Howard Fuller. 15pp. Adobe PDF. (4/00)

Interview with Clark Neily
Source: CFIF
FL, United States

Text excerpts of a 9/04 interview with Institute for Justice attorney Clark Neily on school choice, and Florida's voucher program.

CEO Foundation of Central Florida: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Orlando, FL, United States

Sally Simmons, Executive Director; 1101 N. Lake Destiny Rd., Suite 225, Maitland, FL 32751; phone 407-629-8787, FAX 407-629-1319. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Miami Inner City Angels: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Miami, FL, United States
MICA1@BellSouth.net

Micahel Carricarte, President; Anne DeLaPena, Executive Director; P.O. Box 01-2497, Miami, FL 33101; phone 305-576-1035, FAX 305-576-1037. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

CSF Tampa Bay: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Tampa, FL, United States

Michele L. Cuteri, Executive Director; 601 N. Ashley Dr., Suite 500, Tampa, FL 33602; phone 813-222-8009, FAX 813-222-8001. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Support of Melvin Spaulding's armed defense of his friend
Source: KABA
Clearwater, FL, United States

"Leave Melvin Spaulding alone. Don't punish him. Don't waste taxpayer dollars prosecuting him for defending the life of someone who was outnumbered by street thugs, laying on the ground and being systematically, violently brutalized." Page has contact information, telephone, email, and snail-mail, to voice your opposition to his arrest.

Privacy Villain of the Week, 1/30/04
Source: NCCP
Author: James Plummer
FL, United States

"Is giving the Nanny State the keys to our medicine cabinet really going to wipe out prescription drug abuse? Of course not. Bureaucrats and cops are no substitute for the support of family, faith and friends in fighting such problems. But that is of no consequence from Privacy Villains like Fasano who would sacrifice medical privacy to make points on the hot news stories of the day."

Libarchy
Source: Charles Stone
Kissimmee, FL, United States
Libarch@emailaccount.com

Cool blog with news and commentary on issues relating to free-markets, libertarianism, individualism and anti-statism.

Dave Barry
Source: Miami Herald
Miami, FL, United States

Syndicated columnist Dave Barry has been a libertarian for years. His columns don't usually get political, but his individualism always shows. Hilarious stuff. Links to Barry's presidential campaign Web site, whose slogan is, "It's time we demanded less."

Voices of the Florida Taxpayer newsletter
Source: George and Philip Blumel
FL, United States
gblumel@bellsouth.net

Newletter and Web site that advocates lower taxes, less government, and personal freedom.

The Asset Protection News
Source: Donlevy-Rosen & Rosen, P.A.
Miami, FL, United States
info@assetprotectionnews.com

Short essays reviewing offshore locations, tax laws, etc.

Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida
Source: RLC of Florida
FL, United States
E-mail: pblumel@bellsouth.net

A intra-party caucus dedicated to promoting the libertarian philosophy and policy ideas within the GOP and assisting in the election of liberty-minded candidates to public and party office. This group has become an effective activist network in the state.

Contribute to the Sawgrass Relief fund
Source: Sawgrass Rebellion
FL, United States

Contribute to the Sawgrass Relief Fund to assist South Florida residents displaced by federal land use policies.

Sawgrass Rebellion
Source: Sawgrass Rebellion
FL, United States

Organization founded to protect the property rights of South Florida residents, whose property is being targeted for reclamation by the government.

Adam Nathaniel Davis for Jacksonville City Council
Source: Adam Nathaniel Davis
Jacksonville, FL, United States
adam@jaxliberty.com

Web site for Davis, the Libertarian Party candidate for Jacksonville City Council in District 2.

Home Educating While Working Fulltime
Source: Sharon C.
Bradenton, FL, United States
HEWWF@aol.com

Homeschooling support group for families who can't benefit from a traditional support group because they work fulltime. Serving Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida.

Libertarian Party of Duval County
Source: LPDC
Jacksonville, FL, United States
lpjax@lpjax.org

The Life Extension Foundation
Source: LEF
Hollywood, FL, United States

"The world’s largest organization dedicated to finding scientific methods of preventing and treating disease, aging, and death. In addition to developing unique disease treatment protocols, The Foundation funds pioneering scientific research aimed at achieving an indefinitely extended healthy human lifespan."

Leon County Libertarian Party
Source: LCLP
Tallahassee, FL, United States
raleeper@tfn.net

Web site of the Leon County affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Florida. Contains news of local activities, official documents, and links to libertarian organizations and institutions.

Florida League of Student Libertarians Web site
Source: Florida League of Student Libertarians
FL, United States
libertarians@hotmail.com

The Florida League of Student Libertarians (FLSL) is a statewide network of student libertarian activists and organizations who have come together as a unified student movement in the name of liberty and personal responsibility. Their goal is to provide a libertarian presence at every institution of higher education and to impact the dominant political culture of this era.

Florida International University Young Americans for Freedom
Source: YAF
FL, United States
yaf@fiu.edu

FIU affiliate of the conservative student organization.

Museum Academy of Excellence
Source: MAE
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
cproctor@mods.net

Charter school; contact Christian Proctor.

Lake Eola Charter School
Source: LECS
Orlando, FL, United States
cburton@ao.net

Charter school; contact Christina Burton-Rodriguez.

Mater Academy
Source: MA
Hialeah Gardens, FL, United States
matercenter@netscape.com

Charter school; contact Kim M. Guilarte.

Empowering Young Minds Academy
Source: EYMA
Jacksonville, FL, United States
bfunches@eyma.org

Charter school; contact Sandra Durden.

Escambia Charter School, Inc.
Source: ECS
Gonzalez Pensacola, FL, United States
cyndia@mail.echarter.org

Charter school; contact Cyndi Amerson.

New Dimensions High School
Source: NDHS
Kissimmee, FL, United States
dodge_j@popmail.firn.edu

Charter school; contact Jackie Dodge

Ryder System Charter School In The Workplace
Source: RSCSITW
Miami, FL, United States
RyderCS@aol.com

Charter school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences
Source: SSAS
Sarasota, FL, United States
konnie@netscape.net

Charter school; contact Konnie Kruczek

Seaside Neighborhood School
Source: SNS
Seaside, FL, United States
fosters@owcc.net

Charter school; contact Shirley Foster, Principal

Einstein Montessori School
Source: EMS
Gainesville, FL, United States
lee.lee@mail.com

Charter school; contact Lea Seabrook.

Dizzy Gillespie School of the Fine & Performing Arts
Source: DGSFPA
Stuart , FL, United States
mcgp@beon.net

Charter school; contact Petrina McGowen.

Charter School of Tampa Bay Academy
Source: CSTBA
Riverview, FL, United States
jnelson@tampabay-academy.com

Charter school; contact Joanne Nelson, Director of Education.

Alee Academy
Source: AA
Umatilla, FL, United States
neeld@totcon.com

Charter school; contact Jennings Neeld.

Alachua Learning Center
Source: ALC
Alachua, FL, United States
william.wall@santafe.cc.fl.us

Charter school; contact William Wall.

Academie DaVincie
Source: Academie DaVincie
Dunedin, FL, United States
AcademieDV@aol.com

Charter schoool; contact Melanie Fernandez.

Floridians for School Choice
Source: FSC
FL, United States

A statewide organization whose mission is to "give every family in Florida the opportunity to choose their child's school."

Florida charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
FL, United States

Profiles of charter schools in the state.

Florida Association of Charter Schools
Source: FACS
FL, United States
jnelson@tampabay-academy.com

Operators association. Joan Nelson, President, Tampa Bay Academy, 12012 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569. Phone 813-677-6700, FAX 813-677-5467.

Florida Charter School Resource Center
Source: FCSRC
FL, United States
mary@iirp.coedue.usf.edu

Resource center. Cathy Wooley-Brown, University of South Florida, HMS 401, 4020 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620-8360. Phone 813-974-8350, FAX 813-974-7823.

South Florida Consortium of Charter Schools
Source: SFCCS
FL, United States
cse97@bellsouth.net

Robert Haag, President, Charter School of Excellence, 1217 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Phone 954-522-2997, FAX 954-522-3159.

South Florida Charter School Resource Center
Source: SFCSRC
FL, United States
smithj3@bellsouth.net

Judith Smith, 1217 SE Third Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. Phone 954-523-2121, 561-840-0061 (Palm Beach office); FAX 954-523-1353.

Florida Parent-Educators Association, Inc.
Source: FPEA
Jacksonville, FL, United States
office@fpea.com

Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 50685, Jacksonville, FL 32240-0685. Toll Free: 877-ASK-FPEA (877-275-3732), Local Jacksonville: (904) 241-5538, Fax: (904) 241-5539.

Florida Coalition of Christian Private Schools Association Inc./Christian Home Educators of Florida
Source: CHEFFCCPSA
FL, United States
cheffccpsa@aol.com

Resources and support for homeschoolers. 6280 - 150th Avenue North, Clearwater, FL 33760. Phone: (727) 539-1881.

Space Coast Objectivism Promoters and Explorers (SCOPE)
Source: SCOPE Executive Committee
Space Coast, FL, United States
WideSCOPE@yahoo.com

Web site for club devoted to advancing Objectivism in Florida. Calendar of events, informational links.

James Madison Institute
Source: James Madison Institute
FL, United States

Florida-based public policy research organization "is based on a profound belief in the U.S. Constitution and such timeless ideals as economic freedom, limited government, federalism, traditional values, the rule of law, and individual liberty."

Libertarian Parties of Northwest Florida
Source: Libertarian Parties of Northwest Florida
FL, United States

Area libertarian home page. Includes listing of officers.

The James Randi Educational Foundation
Source: JREF
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Magician James Randi is perhaps the greatest pseudoscience de-bunker of all time. A nice site with lots of resources.

Libertarian Party of Alachua County
Source: LP of Alachua County
FL, United States

This site includes information on how to join, online press releases, a schedule of events, and more.

Dade County Libertarian Party
Source: Dade County LP
FL, United States

Local libertarian site. Includes online membership form.

Libertarian Party of Florida
Source: LP of Florida
Venice, FL, United States

Florida affiliate of the National LP. This site includes contact information, press releases, a calendar of events, and more.

Florida Citizens for a Sound Economy
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
Boca Raton, FL, United States
flcse@cse.org

Florida chapter of CSE, which supports lower taxes and deregulation. Check in for events and electronic publications.

Libertarian Party of Orange County, Florida
Source: LPOC
FL, United States
dadyer@iag.net

Free Cuba Foundation
Source: Free Cuba Foundation
Miami, FL, United States
fcf@fiu.edu

Site advocates not only Cuban liberation from Communist rule, but free markets, free speech, and limited government, marking "a true revolution in Cuban thought."

Florida Association of Scholars
Source: National Association of Scholars
Davie, FL, United States
derosa@acc.fau.edu

Affiliate of national anti-PC, pro-academic standards organization.

Libertarian Party of Orange County, Florida
Source: LPOCF
Orange County, FL, United States
information@lpocf.org

Information about the party's monthly meetings and also about a new Libertarian club at the University of Central Florida.

VOLK
Source: Pulpless.Com
Author: Piers Anthony
Tampa, FL, United States

Free online sampling of the first chapter; there is a small fee for downloading the entire book, but it is certainly worth it. Set during WWII, "Volk" is described as both a "love story" and a fictional take on the horrors of war.

Beyond Government
Source: Marshall Sutherland
Author: Harry Reid
Alachua County, FL, United States
dwatney@atlantic.net

A collection of essays by longtime Libertarian Party activist Harry Reid, concentrating mostly on how to better communicate and describe libertarian ideas and and principles to non-libertarians.

Florida Christian homeschooling group
Source: Egroups
FL, United States

An egroup in which Christian parents can discuss exciting and unique ways to homeschool their kids.

Economic Government
Source: iUniverse
Author: Robert Klassen
Gainesville, FL, United States
rklassen@nugvdigm.com

A collection of essays on "economic government," a concept of the stateless society. iUniverse 2001, paperback, 176 p., $14.95 from iUniverse.

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