Dean Mead’s 2016 Florida Legislative Update Series

By Claudia Hamilton | June 28, 2016

Dean Mead hosts the annual “Florida Legislative Update” series in various cities throughout the state. On June 14, 2016, our firm partnered with the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast to offer this program in Brevard County. More than 80 business leaders attended the breakfast program with special guests who participated on the panel…

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Dean Mead Co-Hosts Fifth Annual Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference in Orlando

By Claudia Hamilton | September 22, 2015

Dean Mead Co-Hosts Fifth Annual Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference in Orlando The 2015 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference (FAFMC) was held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate August 27 – 28 with a record-breaking crowd of nearly 200 attendees. This year’s educational sessions provided insight into trends important to farmers and agribusiness stakeholders,…

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Attorneys Brad Gould and Dana Apfelbaum Speak at Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference

By Claudia Hamilton | September 10, 2015

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Brad Gould and Dana Apfelbaum, attorneys at the law firm of Dean, Mead, Minton & Zwemer, were guest speakers at the 2015 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference (FAFMC) in Orlando, Florida on August 27, 2015.  Their presentation entitled, Tax and Succession Planning for Agricultural Businesses, provided the nearly 200 attendees with…

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2015 Legislative Session: Final Agriculture Report

By Claudia Hamilton | July 2, 2015

The 2015 Legislative Session, including a Special Session on the budget, is now complete.  The budget and tax package are in final form and all legislation has been acted on by the Governor.  The status of legislation and budget items dealing with water and agriculture issues is summarized below.   Changes, additions and updates from prior…

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Audubon Florida: Ranches and Water in the Everglades Headwaters

By Claudia Hamilton | June 12, 2015

Audubon Florida works throughout the Northern Everglades region using a comprehensive approach to promote and build support for improved water management practices that balance sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Learn more by viewing their video below: Audubon Florida: Ranches and Water in the Everglades Headwaters – Working Toward a Partnership

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