Sixteen Court Administration employees this week took a 15-minute walk together along the river as part of an health & wellness initiative to “get to know your neighbor” and promote mental and physical health. A recently formed Health and Wellness Committee came up with idea to encourage Court Administration employees to get out of their chairs and get moving. The riverwalk initiative dovetails with Court Administration’s step challenge, which is ongoing.
Chief Judge Jack Tuter this week announced he will retire on May 1st and enter private practice. Judge Tuter notified Gov. Ron DeSantis of his pending retirement in a letter on Feb. 10th. Judge Tuter was appointed to the bench in 2005, elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020. He has served as the Circuit’s Chief Judge for the past eight years. Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will follow Judge Tuter as Chief Judge. “It has been my honor to serve the people of the State of Florida and Citizens of Broward County for the past 20 years,” Judge Tuter said. Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed.
Our very own Trial Court Administrator Joe D’Amico and hundreds of other court administration personnel from across the country met in Atlantic City, NJ, last week for the mid-year conference of the National Association for Court Management (NACM). Discussion focused on the theme: “Taking Action on Public Trust and Confidence.” Joe is the co-editor Court Manager, a national publication that focuses on ethics and the courts, technology and the judiciary and court management issues. Kudos to our public servants for always trying to do better! Pictured left to right: Stacey Hoskins (10th Circuit Chief Deputy Court Administrator); Elizabeth Garber (2nd Circuit TCA); Joe D’Amico (17th Circuit TCA); Holly Elomina (16th Circuit TCA).
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Twenty-one Court Administration employees from seven divisions kicked off the New Year’s Resolution Riverwalk with a brisk walk along the New River. A good time was had by all despite some clouds, spitting rain and temperatures that were a bit brisk. The walkers met in the downstairs lobby of the West Tower, then walked east along the New River for about 15 minutes to the East Parking Garage. Another walk will be planned soon, with a goal of establishing them weekly, so stayed tuned! Health is wealth. Join us!
