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 "state": "FL",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Board considers $293.7 million budget amendment and $10 million plant contract",
   "summary": "The Governing Board will vote on a budget amendment to recognize legislative appropriations and debt refinancing. The board is also discussing contracts for aquatic plant delivery to stormwater treatment areas and a law enforcement funding extension.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider FY 2026-2027 tentative budget and millage rates",
   "summary": "The Governing Board will review the proposed tentative budget and millage rates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board is also considering several land reservation releases and a right-of-way permit for a park in Palmetto Bay.",
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   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Big Cypress Basin Board",
   "headline": "Big Cypress Basin Board to review proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and millage rate",
   "summary": "The Big Cypress Basin Board will meet to discuss the proposed tentative budget and millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The board will also receive updates on land management for Picayune Strand and water conditions.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Resiliency Coordination Forum",
   "headline": "South Florida Water Management District holds Resiliency Coordination Forum",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is hosting a forum to discuss flood and sea level rise resiliency. The meeting includes updates from state and local agencies on hazard mitigation and flood planning.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Recreational Public Forum",
   "headline": "South Florida Water Management District hosts public forum on conservation and recreation",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District holds a public forum to discuss recreational projects, conservation partnerships, and invasive wildlife management. Presentations include updates on the Florida Trail Association, Python Challenge 2026, Everglades deer reintroduction, and invasive wildlife research.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update Stakeholder Meeting #2",
   "headline": "SFWMD holds second stakeholder meeting on Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a stakeholder meeting to discuss updates to the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan. The session focuses on water resource protection, project updates, and environmental mapping.",
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   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Board considers water restriction changes and major infrastructure contracts",
   "summary": "The Governing Board will vote on releasing conservation reservations in the Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area and modifying water shortage restrictions in Northeastern Cape Coral. The meeting includes approvals for highway-related easement releases and multi-million dollar infrastructure projects.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "District considers $1.87 million land sale for A-2 Reservoir job site housing",
   "summary": "The Governing Board will review several land and water management agreements, including a sale of 155.45 acres in Palm Beach County to Thalle Construction Co. Inc. The board is also considering a $2.98 million water retention contract and various right-of-way and easement releases in Broward County.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-29",
   "body": "Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update",
   "headline": "SFWMD holds first stakeholder meeting for Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a stakeholder meeting to discuss the 2026 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update. The session covers progress since the 2021 update and presents draft demand estimates and projections.",
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   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Big Cypress Basin Board",
   "headline": "Board reviews proposed project funding for Fiscal Year 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The Big Cypress Basin Board will discuss proposed tentative project funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes reports on water supply conditions and a presentation on the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Python Program.",
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   "date": "2026-04-10",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Governing Board to vote on $1.67M water project extension and $4.75M tech contract",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will meet to vote on several land acquisitions, contracts, and rule changes. Items include approving a $40,000 land purchase in Orange County, releasing canal reservations for $38,251.52 in Palm Beach County, extending a water management project contract by 10 years for $1.67M, and authorizing a $4.75M Microsoft software licensing agreement. The board will also discuss water supply conditions and consider rule amendments.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Resiliency Coordination Forum",
   "headline": "South Florida Water Management District holds Resiliency Coordination Forum",
   "summary": "The District is hosting a forum to discuss resiliency updates and regional strategies. The meeting includes presentations on the Florida Flood Hub, legislative updates, and the Broward Countywide Resiliency Plan 2025.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Recreational Public Forum",
   "headline": "SFWMD hosts Recreational Public Forum on water management and land use",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is holding a public forum to provide updates on various recreation plans and projects. The meeting includes presentations from the USACE and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $15.8M water-treatment contracts and land deals",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board will decide on land acquisitions, easement exchanges, and multi-million-dollar contracts for water-treatment equipment and boardwalk construction at its March 5, 2026 meeting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Big Cypress Basin Board",
   "headline": "Big Cypress Basin Board to review stormwater projects and preliminary budget",
   "summary": "The board will receive updates on Collier County flood control and stormwater maintenance. Members will also discuss the preliminary budget and review a vegetation removal project for the Golden Gate Canal.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Annual Public Meeting on the Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals for the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins",
   "headline": "SFWMD holds annual meeting on Everglades water quality goals",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is conducting a public meeting to review the Long-Term Plan for achieving water quality goals for the Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins. The session includes updates on system conditions and nutrient source control.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "Governing Board",
   "headline": "Board considers $7.6M SAP cloud contract and various land and infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Governing Board is reviewing several land acquisitions, easement releases, and infrastructure contracts. Key items include a multi-million dollar cloud ERP solution and water management project expansions in Okeechobee and Miami-Dade counties.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "Audit & Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Audit & Finance Committee reviews investment updates and internal audit reports",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District’s Audit & Finance Committee will review the treasurer’s investment summary as of December 31, 2025, and receive two inspector general audit reports on fixed asset processes and construction change orders. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-13",
   "body": "SFWMD Leasing Corp. Annual Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $262M bond refunding to cut water-debt costs",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District Leasing Corp. will decide whether to refund $256.085 million of 2015 certificates of participation, replacing them with up to $262 million in 2026 bonds to save an estimated $2.6–3.0 million per year in debt service. The meeting will also ratify officers and receive the annual budget report.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-06",
   "body": "Flood Protection Level of Service (FPLOS) Program",
   "headline": "SFWMD to present C-7 Basin Adaptation and Mitigation Planning Study results",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is holding a meeting to review the C-7 Basin Study. The session will cover stakeholder engagement, hydrology and hydraulics modeling results, and risk reduction benefits.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-30",
   "body": "FY27 Cooperative Funding Program",
   "headline": "South Florida Water Management District reviews FY27 funding program",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District holds a public meeting to present an overview of its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cooperative Funding Program. Staff will provide details and respond to questions from attendees.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Governing Board Lunch & Learn",
   "headline": "Governing Board to receive presentation on water management system maintenance",
   "summary": "The Governing Board is holding an informative workshop session. No decisions will be made during this meeting.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "body": "FY27 Cooperative Funding Program",
   "headline": "SFWMD to provide overview of FY27 Cooperative Funding Program",
   "summary": "The South Florida Water Management District is holding a meeting to provide an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Cooperative Funding Program. The session includes a presentation by district staff and a question-and-answer period.",
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