Decoupling has a greater significance to the Sunshine State than finalizing the Seminole gaming compact, SunshineStateNews.com Publisher Nancy Butler Smith wrote in her column today, January 11, 2016, entitled “‘Decoupling’ Is Crazy: Why Subtract from Florida’s Economic Gains?” “It’s not a one-dimensional issue and it requires lawmakers to look deeper, take a longer view, appreciate...Read More
The following December 19, 2015 Miami Herald editorial neglects to mention that horse racing decoupling is one of the “options” for the Florida Legislature to consider in 2016 as they debate ratification of the Seminole Compact. It’s a good bet that Gov. Rick Scott’s $3 billion gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe will provoke heated...Read More
#FHBPA Annual Meeting Knocked it out of the Gulfstream Park last night, with a visit from City of Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper, horseman and #Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Bill Julian and ceremonies to honor #Thoroughbred #horseracing legends Walter Blum, all-time leading #Florida #racehorse trainer Manny Tortora and Richard Root. Check out the event album...Read More
Decoupling of horse racing would be up to the Florida Legislature, according to the terms of the Gaming Compact negotiated and executed with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that Governor Rick Scott submitted to Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli yesterday, December 7, 2015. To view the Compact, a letter of transmittal...Read More
Event to be Highlighted by Presentation to Florida Thoroughbred Legends Manny Tortora, Walter Blum and Richard Root UPDATES!! City of Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper will join us to make a special proclamation! Make sure to be in #GulfstreamPark’s Ten Palms Restaurant no later than 5:45 p.m. to meet her! Local Musical Artist Jake White...Read More
