Eroding revenue: Now that Florida voters have overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1, city and county governments are finding themselves faced with a double-whammyMacDill modernization: More than a dozen construction projects are under way or on the drawing board at MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa.Bradenton, Palmetto transit: Government officials and planners for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto are working together to find answers to traffic congestion issues.Clerk clarifications: The concept that a county's elected Clerk of the Court has oversight in all matters regarding how county commissioners spend money isn't as widespread as some state legislators would like it to be.Naples air service increase: Just months after Delta Airlines shut down its Naples operation, a second airline announced new passenger service.Lee housing permits anemic: Lee County issued 54 permits in January for single-family homes to be built in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach.Lee's Horizon Council seeks diversification: Lee County has been hit hard by the real estate downturn and the county's economic development group said it plans to boost efforts to recruit other industries to the area.H&K chief to step down: Holland & Knight's controversial chief won't run for re-election next month, saying his decision is in the Florida law firm's "best interests."
