Posted by Nicole Richards on Mar 3, 2015 in A Featured Post, Nicole's Blog, Quotes
The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they come when the mind is still. #NamasteWisdom About Nicole RichardsA South Florida Native who loves fishing, boating, and just about anything water related. Water activity Blogger and Singer Island Condo Specialist for Waterfront Properties #BeSocial Follow me everywhere @southfloridah2o Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, and Pinterest.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Mar 3, 2015 in A Featured Post
In Fort Lauderdale yesterday, a Jury found Jessie Teplicki, a 50 year old man, not-guilty of criminal charges, for growing 46 marijuana plants on his property. The plants were in various stages of growth, and Teplicki claimed he was not a drug dealer, he was growing them for his own medical purposes. The family man has 3 adult children, and has been married for 26 years. He works on luxury yachts, repairing air conditioning units, desalination machines, and refrigerators. Unfortunately he suffers from extreme anorexia, and the marijuana stimulates his appetite and subdues the nausea. The Broward County Sheriff’s office was tipped off anonymously in January of 2013, and Teplicki faced 5 years if convicted. However, defense lawyer Michael C. Minardi successfully convinced the jury Teplicki’s medical need is real, and that the he wasn’t planning to sell any of the pot he was growing. “It was for personal use,” Minardi said. “That is consistent with the evidence.” It is believed this was the first Jury Trial of this kind. However the defense has been used in other trials. In 1991 a northwest Florida couple used the defense in front of a judge, and they were found guilty. This ruling would be overturned in appeals court. Another man, also used a medical marijuana defense in 1998, but again in front of a judge, and was also found guilty. As in the first case, this ruling was also overturned in appeals court. Medical Marijuana in Florida Just last November the majority of voters did vote to amend the constitution in favor of Medical Marijuana. With 57.6 percent of the vote, the amendment failed by a mere 2.4%, as 60 percent vote is needed to amend the constitution. This case will be instrumental in getting Medical Marijuana back on the ballot in 2016, and lawmakers will probably use this jury’s ruling to get the 60% needed this time. Last year, the Florida Legislature did legalize low THC strains, however this doesn’t help people like Teplicki or cancer patients, who need it for the decrease nausea and increase appetite. The organization, United for Care, is getting signatures to put medical marijuana back on the ballot in 2016, and full scale medical marijuana bills have been filed in the state House and the state Senate for the upcoming session that begins today, March 3rd, 2015. About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to make my way in this world. Living the dream in Juno Beach, Florida, and raising my kids right. I believe the most important things in life are your health and happiness.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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Posted by Thomas Strubinger on Mar 2, 2015 in A Featured Post, Tom's Blog
In appreciation of Spring Training Season Ticket Holders, both the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals hold a autograph reception at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL the weekend before Spring Training actually starts. This Year Spring Training Starts on a Thursday, so its going to be a few more days before we get to watch some baseball… This truly is my favorite time of the year, even as a kid Spring Training signified the changing of seasons, and it always looked so nice in FL. Now that I am a full time resident, I am not going to lie to you, It doesn’t get much better than March in South Florida. St. Louis Cardinals Autograph Reception The Autograph Reception is for one hour, they let you in a half hour early, and you get in line and wait for the players to sit down at 1pm. At 2pm the players all get up and leave, line finished or not… I was in my second line when the time was called, and although I was far from getting anyone in that lines autograph, I do want to mention that Jason Heyward stayed and signed autographs for at least an extra 3 or 4 minutes…. The decision when you go in, is what line to choose. They split the players into 4 lines, with a superstar at the head of each. Like last year Line #4 headed by Yadier Molina was the longest. I have had a ball for a couple years now from the 2009 All Star game. The game was held in St.Louis, it was Yadi’s first all star game, and it was also the year my son was born. I figured this might be the only way I am going to get this autograph, so my son had the ball autographed, and I had a bat with multiple signatures signed. Carlos Martinez sat next to Yadi, and Greg Garcia was also at the table, with a 8 other guys that were at Spring Training with the hopes of making the 40 man roster. How much weight has Yadi Lost? I had been out at practice earlier in the week and noticed Yadi had lost quite a bit of weight, so I had to ask him, how much he had lost? He responded 15-20 pounds, so I said “Stronger, Faster, lighter, right?” Yadi just smiled…. I think it’s going to be another spectacular season for my redbirds, maybe we can give Matheny a ring at the end of it. I don’t care what anyone says, I think the guy is a class act, and as young as he is he will probably end up with multiple. Yadi said he’s lost 15-20 pounds, so I said “Stronger, Faster, lighter, right?” he just smiled…. About Thomas StrubingerHusband, Father, Foodie, Cardinal Fan. I am just an average joe, trying to...
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Posted by Rachel Thomson on Mar 2, 2015 in A Featured Post, Quotes, Rachel's Blog
There are two types of people you’ll meet in your life. One will run a finger down the index of who you are and jump right to the parts that peak their interest. The other will take their time reading through every one of your chapters and maybe fold corners of you that inspired them most. You will meet these two people; that is a given, but it is the third that you will never see coming… That one person who not only finished your sentences, but keeps the book About Rachel ThomsonI am a part of the Internet Marketing team at Waterfront Properties & Club Communities , a family-owned business. I started working here in high school doing search engine optimization, and now after college I am back doing it full time. Along with SEO, I currently work on advertising, marketing, and social media projects.Mail | Web | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | More Posts...
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