Welcome To Marco 1989
The flamingo officially became the unofficial mascot of the 1989 Summer School. From brochure artwork to branded t-shirts, flamingos were everywhere—including in the arms of attendees’ children. Stuffed pink flamingos were handed out, adding a bit of whimsy to the otherwise serious business of growth management and environmental permitting. But the flamingos weren’t the only […]
Welcome To Marco 1988
In its second year on Marco Island, the Environmental Permitting Summer School embraced both complexity and camaraderie. With courses covering everything from wetland mitigation to underground storage tanks, attendees came ready to sharpen their knowledge—and leave with new insights, contacts, and a classic t-shirt featuring Einstein tangled in cattails. 1988: 2nd Annual EPSS Held July […]
Welcome To Marco 1987
In 1987, the Environmental Permitting Short Course packed its bags, headed south, and found a new home on the coast. Held for the first time at Marriott’s Marco Island Resort, this was the first “Summer School” in both name and spirit—and the first time the conference was officially numbered as the 1st Annual Environmental Summer […]
Before It Was Marco 1985-1986
Before Marco Island. Before the summer sun. Before the “Summer School” nickname ever stuck… The Environmental Permitting Short Course began in January 1985 at the Florida State Conference Center in Tallahassee. Billed as an intensive training event for attorneys, engineers, consultants, developers, and agency staff, the program was designed to help professionals navigate Florida’s increasingly […]
40 Weeks Kick Off
What started as a small gathering in 1985 has grown into Florida’s premier event for environmental permitting and policy. As we begin the countdown to our 40th Environmental Permitting Summer School, we’re inviting YOU — our attendees, speakers, and sponsors — to join the conversation. Over the next 40 weeks, we’ll highlight memorable moments from […]