AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Sebastian Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/sebastian-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/sebastian-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:28:22 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 15th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida had record visitation in 2022. VISIT FLORIDA estimates that https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-breaks-record-for-highest-visitation-in-state-history-31537566-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/florida-breaks-record-for-highest-visitation-in-state-history-31537566-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) introduced the “COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act.” https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-gaetz-introduces-bill-to-reinstate-discharged-federal-employees-due-to-covid19-vaccine-mandates-31538050-pensacola-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-gaetz-introduces-bill-to-reinstate-discharged-federal-employees-due-to-covid19-vaccine-mandates-31538050-pensacola-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined members of the Florida Delegation to launch the Everglades Caucus and participate in a https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 BRADENTON, Fla. – Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced that his three new offices in Lakewood Ranch, Brandon and Longboat Key are https://www.americantowns.com/news/buchanan-announces-3-new-office-locations-in-16th-congressional-district-31538116-brandon-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buchanan-announces-3-new-office-locations-in-16th-congressional-district-31538116-brandon-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) received notice from the U.S. Coast Guard that it has approved Brightline’s plan https://www.americantowns.com/news/mast-responds-to-uscg-approval-of-brightline-repair-schedule-hard-to-believe-this-is-the-best-they-could-do-31538125-port-saint-lucie-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mast-responds-to-uscg-approval-of-brightline-repair-schedule-hard-to-believe-this-is-the-best-they-could-do-31538125-port-saint-lucie-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 MIAMI, FL -  Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), member of the House Armed Services Committee, visited Homestead Air Reserve Base https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gimenez-visits-homestead-air-reserve-base-special-operations-command-south-and-southcom-31538141-miami-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-gimenez-visits-homestead-air-reserve-base-special-operations-command-south-and-southcom-31538141-miami-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 DESTIN, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis to announce plans for the $205.7 million from the Opioid Settlement https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-and-first-lady-casey-desantis-announce-plans-for-2057-million-opioid-settlement-agreement-31538358-destin-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-and-first-lady-casey-desantis-announce-plans-for-2057-million-opioid-settlement-agreement-31538358-destin-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Holton, Dustin Rowland, and Robert Stern to the Southwest https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-three-to-the-southwest-florida-water-management-district-31538359-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-three-to-the-southwest-florida-water-management-district-31538359-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Batts, David Compton, Brian Langille, Asael Marrero, Bradley https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eleven-to-the-florida-building-commission-31538362-naples-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-eleven-to-the-florida-building-commission-31538362-naples-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Billy “Eddie” Dixon, Vernon Lewis, Jared White, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-holmes-county-housing-authority-31538363-pensacola-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-holmes-county-housing-authority-31538363-pensacola-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Floridians,  On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With https://www.americantowns.com/news/inflation-hits-valentines-day-31538428-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/inflation-hits-valentines-day-31538428-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 17th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cindy Kushner, Alexis Yarbrough, and Mario https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-broward-college-district-board-of-trustees-31538442-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-broward-college-district-board-of-trustees-31538442-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal to take action against the increasing https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-legislation-to-counteract-bidens-border-crisis-31540326-jacksonville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-legislation-to-counteract-bidens-border-crisis-31540326-jacksonville-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-the-cancer-connect-collaborative-to-explore-innovative-strategies-for-cancer-treatment-and-care-31540327-tampa-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-the-cancer-connect-collaborative-to-explore-innovative-strategies-for-cancer-treatment-and-care-31540327-tampa-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The flow of U.S. technology, talent, data, and capital into the People’s Republic of China is a threat to the U.S. and its businesses, https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-and-warner-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-american-innovation-from-chinas-military-industrial-complex-31540925-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-and-warner-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-american-innovation-from-chinas-military-industrial-complex-31540925-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600