Government

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
June 27, 2023

Tampa names new economic opportunity director

Javier Marin comes to Tampa after stint at the Central Florida Development Council.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
June 26, 2023

North Port dedicates $460,000 to protect environment through new division

The city's new seven-person division will oversee the protection of habitats and tree preservation.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 26, 2023

DeSantis signs $2.7 billion tax break and windshield bills

The governor signed 27 pieces of new legislation Thursday, the day after announcing his presidential bid.

Florida

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By Andrew Warfield
May 15, 2023

Sarasota County reinstates full EDC funding — for now

With new leadership and a new board, county commissioners decided to give the EDC one year to prove itself.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
May 8, 2023

DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.