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Anna Maria Island Restoration

Posted on June 24, 2020 by David Randle
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Destination Stewardship Report – Summer 2020  A historic holiday island in Florida was succumbing to bland residential development with little regard for sustainability. In this case, it took a visionary leader from the private sector to turn things around. David … Continue reading →

Is This French Ecoresort a Game-Changer?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by David Randle
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A new French ecoresort offers a model for other developers and destinations to emulate, says Dr. David Randle, managing director of Florida-based Blue Communities Consortium. Continue reading →

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