Additional References

Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, published by the First Amendment Foundation, 336 E. College Avenue, Suite 103, Tallahassee, FL 32302, is prepared and updated annually by the state Attorney General’s Office. An electronic version of the manual is available on the Attorney General’s homepage at: http://legal.firm.edu.

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, College of Journalism and Communications, 3208 Weimer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, is a clearinghouse of information about access to government and other media law issues in Florida. Call (352) 392-2273 or visit our Web site: http://www.jou.ufl.edu/Brechner.htm.

The Brechner Report, published by the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, College of Journalism and Communications, 3208 Weimer Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, is a monthly newsletter covering developments in media law in the state of Florida, published 12 times a year. Copies of the monthly newsletter, the Citizen’s Guide to Florida Government in the Sunshine and a sample public records request letter are available on-line.

How to Use the Federal Freedom of Information Act, published by the FOI Service Center sponsored by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 800 18th St., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. This is an easy-to-read guide for persons wishing to use the federal Freedom of Information Act.

First Amendment Foundation Hotline, for information about obtaining public records, access to public meetings and help with First Amendment questions in Florida. Call the First Amendment Foundation Hotline at 1(800)337-3518.

Office of the Attorney General, for information about government-in-the-sunshine issues and possible mediation assistance. The Attorney General’s number is (904)-488-9853 or visit their web site at: http://legal.firn.edu.