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    So long Bradenton!

    Thanks Nigel! Just out of curiosity, who is the other forum member that went to work for Tesla? Are they in Dania Beach/Miami? Thanks for the kind words everyone! Yeah, I doubt I'll be back in FL until sometime in mid to late August but I'm sure I'll be hitting the road with Model S' sometime...
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    So long Bradenton!

    Well guys in somewhat of a twist of irony, the City of Bradenton has decided to no longer sustain its sustainability program. My position was largely grant-based and given the fact that many federal grant programs are winding down, the City thought that sustainability should follow suit and go...
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    Like Public Chargers? Tell your Government Reps!

    Thanks for the response Larry. Very glad to hear that the Florida Tesla Club is going to try and keep a communication line open with local policymakers, that ought to serve the membership well. The City of Bradenton decided on a rate of a $1.50 per hour for our charging stations, which simply...
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    Like Public Chargers? Tell your Government Reps!

    I definitely see what you're getting at here. Frankly, I'd argue that you should do both. While just home charging alone should be more than sufficient for local travel in a Roadster or the upcoming S and X, I think having an EV-supporting community in your backyard is still a major benefit...
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    Like Public Chargers? Tell your Government Reps!

    This past Saturday's Model S Beta showing and Florida Tesla Club meeting turned out to be a great event. Not only was it exciting to see a near production-ready Model S but I thoroughly enjoyed the number of different conversations we had regarding public charging infrastructure. That got me...
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    Sarasota, FL - Charging Stations

    Nigel, here's the other free stations that I know of in Sarasota County: * Hampton Inn SRQ - 2 stations * EcoTechnologies - 1 station (still showing as active on the ChargePoint network) * Longwood Park - 1 station * Lakewood Ranch - 1 at the Visitor's Center, 1 on Main Street * Ken...
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    ICE parking on Charging Station spots ticketable in Florida

    Hey there guys, this is the "Manatee County friend" checking in. My ears were buzzing and I figured it was about time that I joined the Tesla Motor Club forum. Currently, I work for the City of Bradenton where I head up the sustainability program and manage the City's charging station project...