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Longtime Florida TaxWatch leader Dominic Calabro was one of three leaders honored this year with the Florida Press Association’s Lifetime Membership Award.

Presented at the association’s annual convention last month, the award recognizes Calabro’s decadeslong impact on Florida’s civic and policy landscape. While most recipients have roots in the newsroom, Calabro’s influence has been in shaping how Floridians access information about their government — specifically its stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Under his leadership, Florida TaxWatch has become a respected watchdog organization with a strong name ID both among Rotunda regulars and everyday Floridians, thanks to its frequent data-backed reports analyzing state spending and fiscal policy.

The recognition co