Government

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By Lesley Dwyer
March 4, 2025

Manatee County reconsiders buying shuttered fruit farm appraised at $16M

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
March 3, 2025

'Two-tour' FL senator begins next chapter: CEO of $300M family office

Former politician Tom Lee has gone from homebuilding to wealth building.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim DeLa
February 4, 2025

DeSantis seeks to bring Ringling Museum in Sarasota under control of New College

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
January 28, 2025

Tampa again rejects synagogue’s condo development plan

Despite changes, city council says the project is compatible with the neighborhood.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 14, 2025

Legislature to address condo reform in January special session

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state representatives to Tallahassee to address rising costs of assessments, repairs and inspections.

Florida

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By Laura Lyon
January 13, 2025

City of Tampa hires new housing official from Pasco County

The recent hire was most recently in charge of a $20 million budget.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 1, 2025

Reforms to new condo safety law may be coming

The Florida Legislature is expected to take up changes and tweaks to a safety law passed to prevent a repeat of the Surfside condo collapse in 2021.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
November 21, 2024

FEMA downgrade costs Fort Myers Beach 25% flood insurance discount

Lee County and four localities learn that they will maintain their ratings and the discount comes with it.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
September 24, 2024

Fort Myers Beach mayor says change is inevitable but balance possible

Hurricane Ian was devastating, but Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers has also seen the town's resilience, remaining true to the island's spirit.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Laura Lyon
August 8, 2024

Court rules against St. Pete in construction hiring ordinance case

The city of St. Petersburg decided not to appeal the court decision.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
July 23, 2024

Bradenton police seek to regulate post-midnight alcohol sales

An "after midnight permit" would be required for businesses to sell alcoholic beverages from midnight to 2:30 a.m. in Bradenton, under an ordinance proposed by the Bradenton Police Department.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 22, 2024

Lee, cities get 121 days to fix FEMA issues, maintain 25% discount

FEMA has granted the localities a longer extension in order to remedy lingering issues.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
July 19, 2024

Speak up or keep quiet: When politics and business intersect

Business owners are often taught to not speak about politics and political beliefs or risk tuning customers away. Some ignore the advice and advocate openly.