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Statement on Florida SB408 from Lonny Powell, CEO, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling
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April 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Florida Thoroughbreds are a formidable force, representing 40% of race entries, wins, and purse earnings across all Florida races. When you remove live racing at Florida tracks, we risk losing the talent, expertise, and our winning legacy to rival states. #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling
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March 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Tampa Bay HBPA Doubling Down on Its Continued Opposition to Decoupling in Florida (HB 105/SB 408) - FTBOA - Jan Meehan

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Tampa Bay HBPA Doubling Down on Its Continued Opposition to Decoupling in Florida (HB 105/SB 408) - FTBOA
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March 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Backers of the decoupling bills (HB 105/SB 408) claim that horse racing is a dying industry because foal production is down. But Florida Thoroughbreds remain an economic powerhouse. Quality and value outpace quantity. #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling
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March 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Legislative Update #NoToDecoupling

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April 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Decoupling Stalled. #FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Thanks Leaders for Continued Support of #FloridaThoroughbreds

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Decoupling Stalled. FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Thanks Leaders for Continued Support of Florida Thoroughbreds - FTBOA
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May 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Florida’s Thoroughbred Legacy Under Attack #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling #FloridaThoroughbred

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March 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Inside This Issue of #Wire2Wire
• Lightning City Loaded with #FloridaBreds Headed by Sol Hope
• Voss: Florida Decoupling Could Have Ripple Effects Beyond Race Dates @paulickreport.bsky.social @raypaulick.bsky.social #NoToDecoupling #FTBOA 
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February 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
DeSantis Reaffirms Support for #FloridaThoroughbred Industry at #OBSApril #NoToDecoupling
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April 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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DeSantis Reaffirms Support for #FloridaThoroughbred Industry at #OBSApril #NoToDecoupling

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DeSantis Reaffirms Support for Florida Thoroughbred Industry at OBS - FTBOA
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April 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
• Breeders, Horsemen Unite to Fight Florida Decoupling Bills #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
• #FTBOA Member Spotlight: Craig Wheeler
• Roll On Big Joe Earns 102 Beyer
• Tampa Bay HBPA Interview With Jayson Werth
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February 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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#FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Comments on Decoupling #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling

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Decoupling: What You Need to Know: Read Now Return to the February 15 issue of Wire to Wire
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February 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Hamelback: We All Must Defend Horse Racing’s Future #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Leading the Defense for #FloridaThoroughbreds Against Decoupling

#FTBOA #NoToDecoupling #Wire2Wire #HorseRacing 🏇 Read now: www.ftboa.com/leading-the-...
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April 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
• #FloridaBred El Potente in Frank E. Kilroe Mile
• The Florida Horse Podcast E53 – Decoupling #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
• Frida, My Denysse Look For Florida-bred Three-Peat in Davona Dale
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February 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Horse Farms Forever Letter of Support for Marion Co. #FloridaThoroughbred Industry #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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February 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Allowing a Casino at Gulfstream Park Without Live Horse Racing Would Devastate Families Like Mine #FTBOA #NoToDecoupling

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March 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
• #FloridaStallion Spotlight: Colonel Liam
• Open Letter From OBS to Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling
• #FloridaBred Old Homestead in Colonel Power
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February 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Inside This Issue of Wire to Wire
#FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell Legislative Update #NoToDecoupling
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April 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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New Bill Threatens Live Horse Racing in Florida, Critics Worried it Will Hurt Industry and Revenue #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling #FloridaHorse #HB105

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New Bill Threatens Live Horse Racing in Florida, Critics Worried it Will Hurt Industry and Revenue - FTBOA
BY SENAIT GEBREGIORGIS (Wesh 2 News) MARION COUNTY, Fla. (Wesh 2)—A new bill in Florida is sparking debate over the future of the state's horse racing industry. .embed-container { position: relative...
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February 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Statement by Lonny Powell CEO of the #FTBOA in response to the Florida House Commerce Committee’s approval of the PCS for #HB105

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Statement by Lonny Powell CEO of the FTBOA in response to the Florida House Commerce Committee’s approval of the PCS for HB 105 - FTBOA
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March 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Open Letter From OBS to the Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation #FloridaHorse #HB105 #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling

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Open Letter From OBS to the Industry on Florida Decoupling Legislation - FTBOA
With an economic impact of more than $3.2 billion to the state, the importance of the Thoroughbred industry in Marion County, and Florida as a whole, cannot be overstated. Any action that threatens th...
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February 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Tampa Bay HBPA Interview With #FTBOA Member Jayson Werth #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling

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February 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Statement by #FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell In Response to Today’s Legislative Activity Concerning Decoupling

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April 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Statement from the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Regarding Decoupling in Florida #FTBOA #FloridaThoroughbreds #NoToDecoupling #FloridaRacing

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March 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM