Government

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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.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
April 19, 2023

Lee County creates office to manage $1.1B in Ian funds

Lee Assistant County Manager Glen Salyer will oversee the office.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 11, 2023

Legislature advances two more tort reform bills

The Florida House and Senate move proposed changes to windshield laws that critics say encourage lawsuits and send auto insurance rates higher.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
April 10, 2023

City uses awareness campaign to tout $140 million in grant spending

Tampa is spending a week highlighting how it has used CDGB grants to address affordable housing, among other problems.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
April 3, 2023

Tampa Bay socioeconomic snapshot: Not bad — but lots of room to get better

For the sixth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Partnership’s 2023 Regional Competitiveness Report has spelled out, in painstaking detail, the region’s highs and lows.

Strategies

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By Louis Llovio
March 29, 2023

DeSantis approves $711 million for affordable housing programs

Bipartisan legislation to increase housing availability and down payment assistance also handcuffs localities’ ability to pass rent controls.

News

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By Brian Hartz
March 29, 2023

Cannabis industry gears up for potential gold rush

If a ballot initiative succeeds next year, Floridians won’t need a medical card to buy cannabis, and legalization of the weed would be a business bonanza. But risks abound.

Strategies

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By Louis Llovio
March 27, 2023

Former Clearwater mayor chosen to take over city

Clearwater's City Council chooses former Mayor Brian Aungst Sr. to step in with parameters in place to deal with cases involving his son, a development attorney.