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The article presents a report of the sanctions and divisions within the Administrative Law Section of the Florida Bar Association. Topics include Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) continuing legal education (CLE) seminar, the Florida Bar Annual Convention, and the updating of the Florida Administrative Practice Manual.

Presents a directory of the active members of the Florida Bar Association. Lawyer's name; Address; Telephone number; E-mail address; Fax number.

Presents the sections and divisions of the Florida Bar Association. Highlights of the Pat Dore Administrative Law Conference of the Administrative Law Section; Mission of the Appellate Practice Section to advancing the administration of justice by promoting high standards of appellate practice; Opportunities offered by the Business Law Section to members.

Presents a geographic listing of board certified lawyers in Florida. Michael William McLeod; Stephen E. Nagin; Evan Joseph Langbein; Debra Jane Sutton; Elizabeth Spivey Wheeler; Helen Ann Hauser; Mary Katherine Ramers; Marcia Kay Lippincott; Patricia Joan Kelly.

The article focuses on municipal and county code enforcement boards which often receive improper judicial review in Florida. The often overlooked exception in the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.190 suggests that review of quasi-judicial decisions of any administrative body, agency, board or commission shall be started by filing a petition for certiorari unless judicial review by appeal is provided by general law.

The article focuses on the Florida Bar Association's Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee, which evaluates law schools and their preparation of law students for legal practice. Topics include nonmandatory law programs, continuing legal education (CLE) programs, and law school courses.

The article focuses on the Florida Bar Association's Small Claims Rules Committee, which approves rule changes for rules regarding electronic filing, electronic court service, and the filing of personal data.

The article offers information on the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar Association, including the Executive Council meeting, the annual bar convention, and the mid-year member meeting. Information is provided on the publication of the section's newsletter "The Record" and the publication of articles in the "Florida Bar Journal."

The article focuses on the Florida Bar Association's State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice Certification Committee, which certifies state and federal administrative lawyers in Florida. Information is provided on the certification examination, membership requirements, and community involvement.

The article offers information on the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section of the Florida Bar Association, including the number of members in the section, the fee arbitration seminar, and the section's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Program.