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2010 News Releases

January - December 2010

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests 17 at the Florida State University Versus the University Florida Football Game - More>

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
  

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
  

• DBPR Recognizes November as Military Family Appreciation Month - More>

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests Seven at the Florida Atlantic University Versus Florida International University Football Game - More>
  

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests 17 at the University of Central Florida Versus the University of East Carolina Football Game - More>

• State Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Agents and Partners Make 213 Arrests at 2010 Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic - More>

• Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and Partners Arrest 43 at RV City and Gridiron Get Down - More>

• What Consumers Should Know About Yacht and Ship Sales Prior to the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show - More>

• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Improves Online Applications for Six Professions - More

• ABT Arrests 11 for Underage Drinking at the Sugarland Concert - More>
  

• ABT Arrests Seven People at the University of Florida Versus Mississippi State University - More>
  

• DBPR and Tampa Police Department "Sting" Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
  

• ABT Arrests Eight People at the University of Florida Versus Louisiana State University - More>
  
• ABT Arrests 28 People at the University of Miami Versus Florida State University - More>
  
• DBPR Program Recognized by Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government - More>
• ABT and Tallahassee Concerned Vendors Hold Free Underage Drinking Prevention and Vendor Responsibility Training - More>
  
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Launches Customer Survey in Recognition of National Customer Service Week - More>
• DBPR Program Recognized by Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government - More>
• ABT and Tallahassee Concerned Vendors Hold Free Underage Drinking Prevention and Vendor Responsibility Training - More>
  
• ABT Arrests 11 People at the University of South Florida Versus the University of Western Kentucky Football Game - More>
  
• ABT Arrests Seven People at Florida Atlantic University Versus North Texas University Football Game - More>
  
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office “Sting” Unlicensed Contractors in Jacksonville - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests Six People at Florida State University Versus Brigham Young University Football Game - More>
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Vero Beach for Unlicensed Electrical Contractors - More>
  
• DBPR Sweeps Dade and Broward Counties for Unlicensed Talent Agents - More>
  
• ABT Arrests Eleven Underage Drinkers at Jaguars versus Broncos Football Game - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests 19 People at University of Central Florida Football Game - More>
  
• DBPR Awards Minority Scholarships to Aspiring Certified Public Accountants - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests Seven People at University of South Florida Football Game - More>
  
• ABT Arrests 20 People at University of Central Florida Versus South Dakota State University Football Game - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Kicks-Off Underage Alcohol Prevention at Start of College Football Season - More>
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Cites Unlicensed Contractors in North Palm Beach - More>
• Real Estate Licensees Can Apply for Oil Spill-Related Claims with NCA - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Concludes Statewide Back-to-School Operation to Keep Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Students - More>
  
• DBPR Secretary Invites Jacksonville Business Community to Meet “On the Road 2 Better Business, Part 2” - More>
  
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation “Stings” Unlicensed Contractors in Key Largo - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Orlando- More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Tampa - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Ft. Myers - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in West Palm Beach - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Daytona - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Ft. Pierce - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Tallahassee - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Ft. Lauderdale - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Gainesville - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Pensacola - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Protects Students from Underage Drinking in Preparation for School Year in Jacksonville - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Will Patrol College Towns in Preparation for School Year - More>
  
• DBPR Issues First License Under New Law Helping Military Spouses - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Orlando Retailer Compliance Rate for July - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Ft. Myers Retailer Compliance Rate for July - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Daytona Retailer Compliance Rate for July - More>
• DBPR Secretary Invites Consumers and Licensees to Meet him During “On the Road 2 Better Business, Part 2” - More>
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Sweeps Jacksonville for Unlicensed Marine Contractors - More>
• DBPR Investigators Educate Orlando Businesses on Child Labor Laws - More>
• DBPR Expedites Process for Placing New Alcoholic Beverages on Store Shelves - More>
• Division of Real Estate Announces 2010/2011 Real Estate and Appraiser Instructor Seminars - More>
• DBPR and Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest Unlicensed Contractor - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Retailer Compliance Rate for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 - More>
  
• DBPR and Cape Coral Police Department Arrest Two Unlicensed Contractors - More>
  
• DBPR Investigators Sweep Jacksonville for Electrical Contractor Compliance - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Conducts Annual Quota Liquor License Drawing - More>
  
• The DBPR Protects Consumers with Statewide Unlicensed Activity Operation - More>
  

• The DBPR Sweeps the Keys for Unlicensed Cosmetologists, Barbers and Veterinarians - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Jacksonville for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Boynton Beach for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Orlando for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Wellington for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Gainesville for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Sarasota for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Tampa Area for Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• The DBPR Sweeps Altamonte Springs for Unlicensed Contractors - More>
• The DBPR Sweeps Ft. Lauderdale for Unlicensed Cosmetologists and Barbers - More>
• The DBPR Sweeps Melbourne for Unlicensed Contractors - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Annual Quota Liquor License Drawing - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Retailer Compliance Rate for May - More>
• “Operation Boutonniere Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom and Graduation - More>
• The DBPR Launches New Web Page to Streamline Processes for Cardroom Operators - More>
• DBPR Stings Unlicensed Contractors in Daytona Beach - More>
• DBPR Urges Licensees and Consumers to Prepare for Hurricane Season - More>
• Governor Crist Signs Legislation that Streamlines Processes for FLorida's Businesses and Professionals - More>
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Announces Retailer Compliance Rate for April - More>
• New DBPR Web Page Supports Citizen Participation in Government - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• “Operation Boutonnière Bust” Keeps Alcohol Out of the Hands of Underage Youth During Prom - More>
• ABT’s “Operation Boutonniere Bust” Protects Students from Underage Drinking During Prom - More>
• ABT's “Operation Boutonniere Bust” Protects Students from Underage Drinking During Prom - More>
• Beat the Heat and Only Use State-Licensed Air Conditioning Contractors - More>
• Celebrate Earth Day by Going Green and Only Hiring State-Licensed Solar Contractors - More>
• DBPR Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco to Execute Statewide “Operation Boutonniere Bust” to Stop Underage Drinking During Prom - More>

• DBPR Harnesses the Power of Craigslist to Combat Unlicensed Activity - More>

• It is Getting Hot! Only Use State-Licensed Pool Contractors - More>
  

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Finds High Retailer Compliance Rate for March - More>
  
• Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Agents Partner with Clay County Sheriff’s Office for Alcohol Compliance Sweep - More>
  
• DBPR and Miami-Dade Police Department Arrest Unlicensed Veterinarian - More>
  
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests 1,092 Underage Drinkers this Spring Break - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Patrols Spring Break for Underage Drinking - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Makes 230 Arrests in Panama City - More>
  
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Makes 14 Underage Drinking Arrests at St. Patrick’s Day Festivities - More>
• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Makes 23 Underage Drinking Arrests in Orlando - More>
• Video Contest Winners Share "Why Not?" to make Alcohol Part of Spring Break Plans - More>
• DBPR Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
  
• DBPR Secretary Invites Consumers to Meet With Him During “On the Road 2 Better Business, Part 2” in Tallahassee - More>
  
• DBPR Sweeps Jacksonville Flea Market for Unlicensed Cosmetologists and Barbers - More>

• The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests 125 on the First Night of Spring Break Enforcement - More>

• DBPR Protects Consumers with Statewide Unlicensed Activity Operation - More>
  

• DBPR Encourages Consumers Protection Through Education - More>
  

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Patrols Panama City Spring Break to Protect Citizens and Visitors - More>
  

• DBPR Sweeps Gainesville for Unlicensed Community Association Manager - More>
  

• DBPR Sweeps Jacksonville for Unlicensed Low Voltage Electrical Contractors - More>
  

• DBPR Sweeps Hillsborough and Hernando Counties for Unlicensed Low Voltage Electrical Contractors - More>

• DBPR Sweeps Martin County for Unlicensed Community Association Managers - More>

• DBPR Sweeps Okaloosa and Walton Counties for Unlicensed Community Association Managers - More>
  
• DBPR Sweeps Seminole County for Unlicensed Contractors - More>
• DBPR Sweeps West Palm for Unlicensed Community Association Managers - More>
• DBPR Sweeps Tampa for Unlicensed Low Voltage Electrical Contractors - More>
• DBPR Sweeps Miami for Unlicensed Veterinarians - More>
• DBPR Sweeps and Stings Florida for Unlicensed Activity - More>
• DBPR Protects College Athletes During College Pro Days - More>
• ABT Arrests 38 for Underage Drinking at the Monster Truck Jam - More>
• DBPR Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
• DBPR Secretary Invites Consumers and Licensees to Meet him During “On the Road 2 Better Business, Part 2” - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Will Patrol the Super Bowl for Underage Drinking - More>
• The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Encourages Consumers to Hire a Certified Public Accountant to Prepare Taxes - More >
  

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Broward Sheriff's Office "Sting" Unlicensed Contractors - More>

• Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget Recommendations Include Increased Efficiencies at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation - More>

• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Arrests Underage Drinkers at the 25th Annual KISS Country Chili Cookoff - More>

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Invites Customers to Meet with Interim Secretary - More>

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Launches “Why Not?” 2010 Spring Break Video Contest to Prevent Underage Drinking - More>
• Department of Business and Professional Regulation Holds Condominium Educational Seminar - More>
• Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Patrols the FedEx Orange Bowl for Underage Drinking - More>