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Florida's Real Estate Mentality Trumps Hurricane Mentality

"Year-by-year, Florida is steadily stripping away its last natural defenses against catastrophic hurricane storm surges. While Governor Jeb Bush has called for adopting a 'hurricane mentality,' Florida is still driven by its real estate mentality." - quote from Florida Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Director Jerry Phillips, appearing in this article.

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