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4BB AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE SUN SENTINEL FRIDAY , OCTOBER 7 , 2016
Editor ’ s Note
It ’ s a great pleasure to be the Guest Editor-in-Chief for MIA Magazine ’ s carnival issue . As an island girl born in Jamaica and raised here in South Florida I am happy to share my love of all things Caribbean . During this time as we as a country question some of our traditions and a shift in values , Carnival is a reminder that we can all be from different walks of life but still celebrate together the simple pleasures of good company , lively music , every excuse to dance and sing and eat quality sustenance to keep us going .
There is much going on leading up the Miami Broward Carnival 2016 . Use this issue as your guide to all the great events happening over the next few days . Be sure to visit some of the best island restaurants South Florida has to offer . As we play host to masqueraders from all over the world , tune up your ears not only to the rhythmic sounds of the music but also to enjoy listening to all the accents .
If you see me at a lime , fete or roti shop , be sure to say hello . Above all be safe and be kind to one another . Sincerely ,
Editor Welcome Letter
9 / 30 / 2016 6:01:19 PM
Asanyah A . Davidson Guest Editor-in-Chief MIA Magazine
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FLORIDA LOTTERY CELEBRATES NEW MILESTONES
Recognizing $ 6 Billion in Sales and $ 30 Billion in Transfers to Education
The Florida Lottery announces its fifth consecutive record-breaking sales year with an estimated $ 6.06 billion in annual sales during fiscal year 2015-16 . In addition , the Lottery anticipates reaching $ 30 billion in transfers to education since 1988 .
Governor Rick Scott said , “ We are working each day to ensure that Florida ’ s students have the resources and opportunities they need to get a great education so they can succeed in their future careers . I applaud the Lottery for their commitment to investing in education and look forward to seeing Florida ’ s students become the leaders of tomorrow .”
“ The Florida Lottery ’ s mission is to maximize revenues for the enhancement of public education . We are extremely proud to be able to transfer $ 1.66 billion to education this year as a result of having reached $ 6 billion in sales . This represents a 10.9 % increase in transfers to education over the previous year , something all Florida students and teachers can celebrate ,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Tom Delacenserie . “ I want to thank our retail partners , loyal players and dedicated employees who work hard every day to ensure the Florida Lottery continues to be among the very best in the nation .”
Over the past 28 years , the Florida Lottery has firmly established itself as a dependable funding source for public education , contributing more than $ 1 billion annually for each of the past 13 consecutive fiscal years . The Lottery ’ s commitment to corporate outreach and its effective business model focuses on the development of new revenue streams , creating a win-win partnership with its retailers and vendors , and benefitting Florida ’ s overall economy . Lottery transfers to education represent approximately six percent of the state ’ s total education budget , and are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and administered by the Florida Department of Education . flalottery . com Must be 18 or older to play . Play responsibly . © 2016 Florida Lottery