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Nestor Martinez Exhibition in the 22nd Floor Capitol Gallery
Florida artist Nestor Martinez grew up in Bogotá, Colombia and has been working full-time as an artist in the United States since 2005 when he was hired as a fine arts painter in Tampa.
Date: 2/1/14 – 5/31/14
Time: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Lure of Florida Fishing Exhibit at the Museum of Florida History
Discover how the Sunshine State got hooked on fishing at this special exhibit exploring the rise of sport fishing in Florida. Learn about the growth of recreational fishing in the late 19th-century and how it became such a popular past-time today. You can even try your hand at Florida fishing on a Nintendo Wii.
Date: March 14, 2014 – August 26, 2014
CORPORATIONS
Annual Reports Due
All entities registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations must file an annual report to maintain a current and active status.
Date: January 1, 2014 – May 1, 2014
Time: Access 24 hours on www.sunbiz.org
Upcoming Events
- April 17, 2014 - Third Thursday at the Museum of Florida History
- May 3, 2014 - Chihuahua Parade and Costume Contest at Mission San Luis
- May 4 - 6, 2014 - Florida History Fair
- May 20, 2014 - Emancipation Day Celebration
- May 23 - 25, 2014 - Florida Folk Festival
In the News
Recent Releases
- April 16, 2014 - Emancipation Day Celebration May 20th
- April 16, 2014 - Viva Florida Traveling Exhibit to Debut in Marianna
- April 15, 2014 - Florida Memory Program Announces New Interactive Video Series, Florida Maps: Then & Now
- April 15, 2014 - File Early Florida: Annual Report Filing Deadline on May 1st
- April 10, 2014 - Upcoming Qualifying Period Deadline Approaching
Viva Florida
About Viva Florida
Building on the success of Viva Florida 500 in 2013, The Florida Department of State continues to work with partners statewide to promote cultural and historical experiences through a multi-year campaign called Viva Florida, which promotes 12,000 years of Florida’s people, places and cultural achievements.
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