Government

By Jay Brady
October 9, 2009

Schoolhouse ROCKED

When the Legislature shifted school construction dollars to cover operating expenses it rocked a school construction industry already on its heels, and may now add to districts' borrowing costs if they can sell bonds at all.

Florida

By Jay Brady
October 9, 2009

Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Business Observer Staff
October 1, 2009

Money for Nothing

Land developers pay big bucks to reserve utility and road capacity for when they'll need it, but what happens to the money when projects are delayed or die varies greatly across the board.

Florida

By Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2009

Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Jay Brady
September 24, 2009

Doubling Down

Of the 233 community development districts along the Gulf Coast, 42 are already in default on $1.1 billion in debt to bondholders. That number could double in coming months.

Florida

By Jay Brady
September 17, 2009

Power Grab

Regulating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions puts more control of energy markets in the hands of government in a mandated “market”-based cap-and-trade system.

Florida

By Jay Brady
September 10, 2009

On the Wild Side

Pasco County's unique plan to create 25 miles of wildlife corridors over 7,100 acres includes uncertain incentives for landowners to go with a cost of $35 million and more land off the tax rolls.

Florida

By Business Observer Staff
September 10, 2009

Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Jay Brady
September 3, 2009

City Exodus

The state's drop in population is relatively tiny in percentage terms, but some Gulf Coast counties make up a disproportionate share of the state total and cities bear the brunt of the decline. And it means Florida may not gain as many seats in Congress now.

Florida

By Jay Brady
September 3, 2009

Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Jay Brady
August 27, 2009

Ballistic ballots

Amendment 4, the Hometown Democracy 'vote on everything' amendment to the state constitution, goes to voters in November 2010. If it passes, voters may may regret the weighty future ballots.

Florida

By Jay Brady
August 27, 2009

Government Digest

A look at government action from around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Business Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Urban service area in the works

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

Florida

By Jay Brady
August 20, 2009

New game plan

With unemployment near 11%, Hillsborough County officials and business interests are creating a new blueprint for economic development. One goal: Increase the amount of land ready for businesses to move in and start up.

Florida

By Jay Brady
August 14, 2009

Baseball Bonanza

Spring training baseball contracts come in all shapes and sizes as demonstrated by the sharp, creative differences between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox local contracts.

Florida

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Schoolhouse ROCKED

Government Digest

Money for Nothing

Government Digest

Doubling Down

Power Grab

On the Wild Side

Government Digest

City Exodus

Government Digest

Ballistic ballots

Government Digest

Urban service area in the works

New game plan

Baseball Bonanza

Report: Tampa No. 2 retail real estate market nationwide

Longboat Key to get first-ever Goodwill store

$74M Naples botanical garden names interim CEO

Sarasota County buys 3.59-acre Venice waterfront property

Naples senior center founder, prominent social services advocate dies at 75

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