Government

By Jay Brady
January 28, 2010

Government Digest 1/29/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Jay Brady
January 21, 2010

Sarasota's Forest Lakes Country Club Estates' homeowners look out at 12-foot tall weeds instead of golf course views, and now have a fire hazard, flooding worries, new forms of wildlife and crime to contend with while the foreclosure drags on. It is a grim sign of the times.

Florida

By Jay Brady
January 21, 2010

Government Digest 1/21/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 14, 2010

A New Hope and Change

A national political voice believes there is a chance for a new Republican Revolution. But the party must first avoid mistakes made by its counterparts.

Florida

By Jay Brady
January 14, 2010

Government Digest 1/14/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Jay Brady
January 7, 2010

10 for 10

Ten government leaders who will play crucial roles in shaping the next decade.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 24, 2009

Government Digest 12/25/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 24, 2009

Fee Change

Another way of charging new development for transportation impacts to replace today's much-maligned concurrency system are broad-based, costlier mobility fees. These are making waves with the development community, economists and government folks.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 17, 2009

Jobs Killer

A smothering 1,100% state unemployment compensation hike taking effect Jan. 1 couldn't come at a worse time, and may ignite a 'death spiral' of greater unemployment and even higher state unemployment compensation taxes.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 17, 2009

Government Digest 12/18/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 10, 2009

Going Bare

Faced with falling revenues or unemployment, more property owners view slashing insurance costs as a natural strategy for financial survival. The high cost of force-placed insurance is seen as a sign of the regulatory issues plaguing Florida property insurance.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 10, 2009

Government Digest 12/11/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

By Jay Brady
December 4, 2009

Biotech Bet

Diversifying Florida's economy from heavy reliance on construction and real estate toward high tech industry dominates agendas of government and business groups. But with baby boomer retiree housing demand poised to jump, the traditional economy may still be the best bet.