Episode 263: 05-08-14
The State of the State of Florida
Ronald L. Book is a specialist in governmental affairs and administrative law, with a Juris Doctorate degree from Tulane University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida International University. He is a former director and Special Counsel of Florida Gov. Bob Graham’s Cabinet and Legislative Affairs Office.
Book’s proficiency in legislative procedure and administrative law has translated into accomplishments for many high-profile clients including South Broward Hospital District; VITAS Healthcare Corporation, Inc.; Mount Sinai Medical Center; the NASDAQ 100 International Players Championship (formerly known as the Lipton); Ryder System; Miami-Dade County; Broward County; Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation; Huizenga Holdings; the Miami Dolphins; the Florida Marlins; Florida Panthers; National Car Rental Center; Tampa Bay Lightening; Los Angeles Dodgers; WQAM and WKIS Radio; Florida Power & Light; BellSouth; North Broward Hospital District; The Dan Marino Foundation; the Dade County Homeless Trust; New Horizons Community Mental Health Center; The City of Miami.
Book is a founding member of Lauren’s Kids, Inc., a 501(c)(3) created to help children who have become victims and survivors of sexual assault;
Mr. Book currently operates his own practice out of Aventura and Tallahassee. Of all his accomplishments, Ron and his wife, Pat, are most proud of their children, Lauren (26), Samantha (23) and Chase (19).
Ron Book is one of the top government affairs attorneys in Florida. We discuss the important legislation passed this session in Tallahassee and its impact on Florida’s future.
New Solutions for Mood Disorders
Our UHealth guest is Dr. Edmi Cortes Torres, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief of the Mood Disorders Unit at University of Miami Hospital.
She will talk about the unit, along with other services UHealth has to help people coping with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Patients can even admit themselves.
What’s on Jim’s Mind?
Jim takes a segment to talk about what is on his mind today. Always entertaining!
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