Does anyone here have the scoop on the Scripps Center?

[JackieO]

Does anyone here have the scoop on the Scripps biotech center being built in Florida? Some are saying it will be the world vivisection capital...

[smbolisnch]

1. Looks pretty terrible....

'California-based Scripps announced in 2003 that it would expand to Florida after being heavily recruited by Gov. Jeb Bush, who said it would help diversify the state's economy by luring more high-tech companies and jobs.

The development board persuaded Scripps to choose Palm Beach County for its Florida facility, leading to the selection of Mecca Farms, a 1,919-acre citrus grove. The county and state have pledged roughly $800 million to buy the land, build the facility, pay its operating costs for seven years and develop a biotech cluster around the institute.'

Good old Jeb....surprise surprise.

Here is a link to about 500 articles....
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-scrippscoverage.storygallery

[JackieO]

2. Wow, talk about a 'sweetheart deal'

I know a bunch of people have already been arrested for protesting this.

Thanks for the link! :hi:

[smbolisnch]

3. You're welcome! nt