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There are thirteen active dog tracks operating in Florida. This represents a majority (13 of 22) of all active dog tracks nationwide. The tracks currently operating in Florida are:
Daytona Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room (Daytona Beach)
Derby Lane
(St. Petersburg)
Ebro Greyhound Park (Ebro)
Flagler Greyhound
Track (Miami)
Jefferson County
Kennel Club (Monticello)
Mardi Gras Gaming
(Hallandale)
Melbourne Greyhound
Park (Melbourne)
Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound
Track (Bonita Springs)
Orange
Park Kennel Club (Orange Park)
Palm Beach Kennel Club (W. Palm
Beach)
Pensacola Greyhound
Track (Pensacola)
Sanford-Orlando
Kennel Club (Longwood)
Sarasota
Kennel Club (Sarasota)
BREAKING NEWS!
5/2/2012: FLORIDA - Reminder: Join Us May 26 in Tampa to promote greyhound adoption
4/11/12: Meet the superstars of greyhound adoption at a special dinner in Tampa!
4/9/2012: NATIONAL - Promote greyhound adoption with one click of your mouse!
2/6/12: NATIONAL - Skechers biggest losers in Super Bowl, greyhounds fight on
1/25/12: Fight for Florida's Greyhounds Continues
1/18/2012: Vote for the dogs, join the Florida grassroots movement
1/17/2012: WTSP TV News - Greyhounds grab spotlight at state Capitol
1/17/2012: The Sun Sentinel - In bid to reduce greyhound racing in Florida, strange allies emerge
1/11/2012: Florida Times-Union - Dogs and poker sometimes don't mix
12/29/2011: A special event for florida greyhound advocates
12/17/2011: The Tampa Tribune - Give the dogs a break
12/11/2011: Naples News - Editorial: Time to pass greyhound 'decoupling' plan
12/06/2011: Florida dog racing cruelty revealed
12/06/2011: The Palm Beach Post - Animal lovers revive push end to greyhound racing in Florida
12/06/2011: Naples News - Group makes new pitch to end greyhound racing
11/16/2011: The greyhounds invite you to a special meeting
10/20/2011: The Walton Sun - Ronnie Williams Pleads Guilty in a Greyhound Abuse Case
5/04/2011: Let’s Make One Final Push for Greyhounds Like Crystal
4/29/2011: Naples News - Senate passes bill on greyhound racing
4/27/2011: The Daily Record - Who let the dogs out? Tracks may have no greyhounds under bill
4/26/2011: The Sun Sentenial - Greyhound bill passes FL House
4/23/2011: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - Decoupling' bill on dog races a solid bet
4/13/2011: Tampa Bay Tribune- Give Dogs a Rest
4/01/2011: Naples News - Greyhound racing/gambling ‘decoupling’ will help animals
3/22/2011: Florida News Service - As Gambling Bills Move, Commission Gets a New Look
3/22/2011: Florida sub-committee approves greyhound bill, calls needed
3/20/2011: FOX TV 4- Greyhound rescue group favors legislation to reduce live races
3/17/2011: NATIONAL: Florida Dogs Need Your Help
2/28/2011: NATIONAL: Miami TV Station Uncovers Cruelty of Dog Racing
1/14/2011: WFTV TV News - Dogs At Daytona Beach Kennel Club Test Positive For Cocaine
12/07/2010: NEWS Channel 7 - Accused Greyhound Dog Killer Enters 'Not Guilty' Plea
11/02/2010: Kennel Abandoned, Dogs Left to Die at Ebro Greyhound Park
Related Blog Posts
12/08/2011 - Florida Greyhound Tour Enters the Homestretch
12/05/2011 - A Grassroots Movement for the Greyhounds
10/20/2011 - Greyhound Trainer Receives Five Year Prison Sentence in Ebro Cruelty Case
10/04/2011 - Ten Greyhounds Suffer Broken Legs at Miami Track, Dog Dies from Heart Attack
9/15/2011 - 28 Greyhounds Suffer Serious Injuries at Ebro Racetrack, Ten Dogs Die
8/9/2011 - Court Denies Motion to Drop Charges Against Accused Greyhound Killer
Videos
Crystal B. Disco's Last Race
(Click here to watch this video on YouTube.)
Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Tools to Help You Act Locally
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Fact
Sheet: Cruel and Inhumane: Greyhound Racing in Florida
Fact Sheet: Commercial
Dog Racing in the United States
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