Government

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By Louis Llovio
December 20, 2023

Crucial impact fee discussion in Manatee gets costly, complicated

The collection of impact fees — when and how much — has stirred up a significant amount of controversy in Manatee County, with few answers.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
December 19, 2023

Region wins nearly $40M in state funding for water pollution reduction projects

Funding for five water quality projects in the region worth nearly $40 million has been approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
November 13, 2023

Florida legislators file bill to impose term limits on county commissioners

The legislation models a bill passed in 2023 for term limits on school board members.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
November 8, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK funds for program said to cut homeowner insurance bills

The state House and Senate passed the funding during a special session that included hurricane relief and sanctions against Iran.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
November 6, 2023

Proposed Ybor business curfew at 1 a.m. criticized but remains in play

Ybor City has been the victim of violence, and the business community has concerns.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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

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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

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By Louis Llovio
October 12, 2023

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

Class of 2023

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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.