We are pleased to share that Akerman Land Use and Development Co-Chair Spencer Crowley has been named vice president of the Florida Ocean Alliance. The alliance works to unite the private sector, academia, and nonprofit research organizations in Florida to protect and enhance the state’s coastal and ocean resources for social and economic benefit.

Crowley serves on various boards related to Florida waterways, including the Miami River Commission, the Biscayne Bay Commission, and the Florida Inland Navigation District. He has worked with the Governor’s Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, the South Florida Water Management District, and Duke University’s Wetlands Center in the Florida Everglades. He also assisted clients in the land use and environmental permitting of the largest and most complex marina and development projects in south Florida, including Babcock Ranch, Midtown Miami, Pier 66, Lauderdale Marine Center, Village at Gulfstream Park, Miami World Center, and Brickell City Centre. Further, Crowley represents the Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami International Boat Shows.

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