Government

By Amanda Postma
November 2, 2023

North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 1, 2023

After mass shooting, Tampa council member seeks temporary curfew of Ybor businesses

The move is on the agenda for the Nov. 2 meeting.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 12, 2023

Clay Hollis, 34

A lobbyist learned long ago that government is about finding balance.

Class of 2023

By Andrew Warfield
October 1, 2023

Sarasota County breaks ground on $74M administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
September 14, 2023

North Port updates website for first time since 2010

Last year, the city's site had 2.5 million unique page views.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 13, 2023

Tamarac's incentive packages an example of how towns can compete

The small South Florida city is getting creative to help lure developers that will revitalize its commercial districts and give residents what they want.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
August 23, 2023

New fire training tower in Tampa to boost firefighters' readiness

The city is building the tower as it fights to boost its budget in order to hire firefighters and buy ambulances.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
July 27, 2023

Bradenton, Sarasota County move ahead slowly after deals with public buildings

The two localities made significant decisions in the past couple years to sell municipal buildings.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
July 24, 2023

City hires internally for economic development manager role

Vinicia “Vinnie” Mascarenhas has been serving in the interim position for six months.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Andrew Warfield
July 6, 2023

New Sarasota EDC president grapples with logistic challenges, celebrates wins

On her first day on the job, Erin Silk explains how the Economic Development Corp of Sarasota County will meet the demands of the County Commission.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 29, 2023

Immigrants fear a new law as advocates, builders try to separate fact from fiction

As a new immigration law is set to take effect in Florida, there are mixed messages about what its impact will be on the state’s key industries and economy.