Dear Friends,

It is a privilege and blessing to have the opportunity to continue writing these monthly columns. Our country’s founders understood that the power of the pen (or in this case, the keyboard) was one of the best ways to reach the hearts and minds of individuals like you. Individuals who do care what happens in their communities, their state, and their country. Thank you for reading, listening, and being engaged in our fight to preserve faith, family, freedom, opportunity and life itself.

Our next challenge in preserving those values and principles is coming in November. You are already aware of how important November’s Presidential Election will be, but what you may not be aware of yet is the continued attack on our state constitution. The latest move by the socialist wing (which, let us be honest, is probably their biggest wing) of the Democratic Party is two amendment proposals that will be on your November ballot. The first of which, Amendment 2, is heavily funded by the man who almost sent Andrew Gillum to the governor’s mansion. That is right, John Morgan is back after his defeat in 2018 and this time he is looking to amend Florida’s constitution to raise Florida’s minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. This amendment, if passed would make Florida the only state in the nation with such a mandate and would destroy jobs and businesses that have already been hit hard during the COVID-19 situation. Inflation and cost of living would skyrocket and force working families and seniors to pay more for basic necessities. Entry-level and part-time wage jobs would be eliminated as this mandate would force business to shift their workforce to more experienced workers or make them rely further on job automation technology. Amendment 2, like Andrew Gillum, is just another one of John Morgan’s bad ideas. Continue reading →

Southwest Florida Water Management District:

A total of more than $8.3 million for projects in Marion County that will help protect Rainbow Springs, including Burkitt Road Septic to Sewer, Northwest Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Oak Bend I-75 Water Quality Improvement and the 180th Avenue Package Plant Abatement.

Is National News Giving Fair Coverage?

By TomL

Antonio West was the child who was shot and killed by two teens, who were attempting to rob his mother, his mother was also shot. Antonio’s murder and his mother wounding made the news for maybe a day, and then disappeared.

A Grand Jury from Brunswick, Georgia ruled the teens who murdered Antonio will not face the death penalty… it was Antonio who got the death penalty from his killers instead, because his mother didn’t have the money they demanded. They shot him in the face!

Murders from June 1 thru July 10 

7/10- Brittany Simpson, white

7/6- Sarah Goode, white

7/6- Jeffrey Westerfield, white

7/5- Perry Renn, white male

7/3- Laurey Kennedy, white

7/3 Eric Mollet, white

7/2 Rupert Anderson, white

7/2 Jennifer Kingeter, white

6/30 Jim Brennan, white

6/29 Paul Shephard, white

6/27 Shirley Barone, white

6/27 Penelope Spencer, white

6/27 Inga Evans, white

6/26 Jake Rameau, white

6/25 Gina Burger, white

6/24 Nathan Dasher, white

6/22 Jonathan Price, white male,

6/20 John Whitmore, white

6/18 John Yingling,white

6/17 Allyn Reeves, white

6/15 Michael Beaver, white

6/11 Angela Cook, white

6/11 Nathan Hall, white

6/7 Harry Briggs, white

6/5 Laura Bachman, white

6/2 Robert Mohler, white

6/1 William Headley, white

No national news! Why did I print this you figure it out. Just be aware and beware!

GOOGLE FACT CHECKED!

Are you new to the Sunshine State or just curious to know more about Florida’s water? Watch this video to learn a few tips about conserving water.

Rooting caused by feral hogs can disrupt our natural systems and change the vegetative structure of wetland systems. Watch this video to learn more.

Staff are replacing non-native plants in this ground cover restoration project. To learn about the importance of restoring this area, watch this video.

CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

Staff Explain Minimum Flows and Levels Process for Lakes in the District
Minimum flows and levels (MFLs) are set to protect our natural resources and provide water to the public. But have you ever wondered how the District sets MFLs for a lake? District staff explain the process for Lake Allen in Hillsborough County. Watch this video.

Dear Friends,

It is a great day to be an American! Every day that we wake up in this country is a blessing and we are so fortunate to be living in this place, surrounded by so much opportunity. Opportunities to raise a family, build a business, or serve the community are all around us if we would just be willing to apply ourselves in pursuit of it. It was encouraging to see that we still have many willing people to answer that call during this first portion the 2020 election season. Not just those that were ready to campaign for public office, but all those people who knocked on doors, made phone calls and showed up at the polls to participate in our elections process.

Statewide, voter turnout was slightly higher than either 2018 or 2016 and that is very encouraging. Still, these numbers show that only about 1 in 4 registered voters showed up and even fewer than that made it all the way through their entire ballot. The good news is, a few people made a really big difference! Those that did not participate do not have a voice, but you did and your voice was amplified because of their apathy. Thank you for your dedication and commitment in being engaged in your government.

With the 2020 primaries behind us, it is critical that we set aside the differences we may have had and support candidates who will advance conservative principles and help get President Trump re-elected. Those candidates may not have been our first choice, and we might not agree on one-hundred percent of the issues, but now is the not the time for divisiveness. The liberal socialist machine will run us over if we are still fighting amongst ourselves. Let us unite behind these good candidates and defeat socialism is 2020!

It is an honor to serve and sit in your seat in the Florida Senate. Thank you for letting me be your voice in Tallahassee.

Onward & Upward,

Dennis Baxley

Seagrass Waterfront Restaurant 

10386 W Hall River Road

Homosassa, FL 34448

352-503-2007

Beautiful setting on the river with three seating areas, climate controlled indoor, outdoor deck covered screened room and open air deck of the river. Practicing Covid-19 standards, temperature taken from all patrons, observing social distancing, with table and seating disinfecting after customer departure.

Upon arriving our party of eleven, was seated during two for one drink specials of beer, wine and cocktails, a great start to our dinner adventure!

Wide assortment of appetizers from calamari, loaded potato skins, wings, fried green beans, flat breads, crab bites and beef empanadas. Apps are perfect snack or to share while watching the boats on the river or docking to eat.

Light entrees or lunch favorites consists of hamburgers, chicken or fish burgers, Shrimp PoBoy, BBQ Pork, ham and cheese sandwiches. Must try their home made potato chips!

A well devised menu for everyone’s discriminating taste. I recommend having a dinner salad, generous for two to share (I didn’t). It consists of fresh lettuce mixed with romaine, sliced cucumbers, the freshest diced tomatoes and choice of dressings.  Continue reading →