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sloane To fight corrupt politicians, Florida's 1976 Sunshine Amendment gave citizens direct access to monitor elected officials.
sloane Florida's Sunshine Law
All records are open, / the police logs are free, / enter Florida Man!
sloane Anyone can request police reports and arrest records in Florida without giving a reason.
Sunshine origins: Florida's 1967 law popularized the term 'Sunshine Law' nationwide, inspiring other states and the federal government to pass similar open-government legislation.
sloane Florida's history of political corruption led to pioneering laws that opened government business to everyone.
A law requiring certain government proceedings and official records to be open and available to the public. Florida Senator Emory Red Cross sponsored the state's landmark transparency legislation, which was enacted in 1967.
What does Florida law say about the cost of obtaining standard public records?
Under Florida public records law, what must a person provide to request a police report?
Why are arrest mugshots in Florida so easily found online compared to other states?
What nickname was given to the group of conservative Florida politicians whose backroom deals prompted transparency reforms in the mid-20th century?
Which chapter of the Florida Statutes, originally passed in 1909, governs the public's right to inspect state records?
Which levels of government are subject to Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law?
Which Florida governor championed the 'Sunshine Amendment' in 1976 to fight political corruption?
In what year did Florida pass its landmark Government-in-the-Sunshine Law to open government meetings?
sloane The Birth of Deep Ellum
They laid down the tracks and they named it Elm Street, But we made it Ellum where the blues and soul meet.
sloane The intersection of two major railway lines in 1872 transformed Deep Ellum into a bustling commercial gateway for travelers and traders.
Name origin: The name 'Deep Ellum' comes from the local pronunciation of 'Deep Elm,' as Southern accents added an extra syllable to the street name.
sloane Deep Ellum began as an independent freedmen's town established by newly emancipated African Americans immediately following the Civil War.
A permanent road laid with parallel steel rails, providing a track for trains to transport passengers and cargo. In 1873, the intersection of two major lines near Elm Street marked the district's historic beginning.
Deep Ellum was originally established as a settlement for which group of people following the American Civil War?
Which fraternal organization built the historic Grand Temple in Deep Ellum in 1916, designed by architect William Sidney Pittman?
In what decade did Deep Ellum begin its transition from a quiet freedmen's town into a bustling commercial and entertainment district?
What was the nickname of the busy railway intersection that helped define the early borders of Deep Ellum?
In 1884, inventor Robert S. Munger established a major factory in Deep Ellum to manufacture what type of machinery?
Who was the Black architect who designed the landmark Knights of Pythias Temple in Deep Ellum in 1916?
What was the original name of the street that gave Deep Ellum its distinctive, drawled name?
In what year did the historic crossroads of the Houston & Texas Central and Texas & Pacific railroads first meet in Dallas, sparking Deep Ellum's growth?
sloane The Real Jersey Shore
Forget the drama and the neon glow, The world's first boardwalk started this whole show.
sloane The small beach town of Seaside Heights has a tiny permanent population.
Boardwalk origins: The word 'boardwalk' comes from co-inventor Alexander Boardman, who helped build Atlantic City's first wooden walkway in 1870.
sloane Atlantic City built the world's very first boardwalk back in 1870.
A wooden walkway along a beach or waterfront. Belmar's historic wooden oceanfront walkway has attracted coastal visitors since its construction in the 1880s.
Which MTV Jersey Shore cast member was actually born and raised in New Jersey?
From which US state did Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi travel before joining the MTV reality show?
Which MTV Jersey Shore star actually grew up in Rhode Island rather than New York or New Jersey?
Approximately how many permanent, year-round residents live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?
Who co-invented the world's first boardwalk to keep sand out of luxury hotels?
In which New Jersey city was the world's first boardwalk constructed in 1870?
In which decade did New Jersey towns first introduce paid beach badges to fund beach maintenance?
What seasonal item must visitors purchase to step onto most public beaches along the Jersey Shore?
