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Government

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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 12, 2025
Longtime Manatee politico, entrepreneur to run for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the City Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 1, 2025
Bipartisan condo reform legislation heading to governor allows lines of credit

The new rules, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would give condo unit owners some relief from mounting association fees and assessment costs.

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • April 24, 2025
Former Tampa mayor announces bid for reelection at university event

Bob Buckhorn, who served as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019, announced his intention to run for reelection when Jane Castor's term limit is up in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • March 20, 2025
Developer accused of scare tactics over Mira Mar preservation

The either/or scenario of twin condo towers to provide capital to preserve the historic structure, or a 10-story apartment "box," was continued by the Planning Board until April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 7, 2025
Wilton Simpson talks egg prices, farm bill and political future

Florida's Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioners spoke at land conference in Lakeland about how a farm bill can boost farmers, ban fluoride in the water and limit the use of drones.

  • Florida
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  • By Lesley Dwyer
  • March 4, 2025
Manatee County reconsiders buying shuttered fruit farm appraised at $16M

The property could become a county complex that includes a library, park and community center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • March 3, 2025
'Two-tour' FL senator begins next chapter: CEO of $300M family office

Former politician Tom Lee has gone from homebuilding to wealth building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim DeLa
  • February 4, 2025
DeSantis seeks to bring Ringling Museum in Sarasota under control of New College

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 28, 2025
Tampa again rejects synagogue’s condo development plan

Despite changes, city council says the project is compatible with the neighborhood.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 14, 2025
Legislature to address condo reform in January special session

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state representatives to Tallahassee to address rising costs of assessments, repairs and inspections.

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon
  • January 13, 2025
City of Tampa hires new housing official from Pasco County

The recent hire was most recently in charge of a $20 million budget.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 1, 2025
Reforms to new condo safety law may be coming

The Florida Legislature is expected to take up changes and tweaks to a safety law passed to prevent a repeat of the Surfside condo collapse in 2021.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 21, 2024
FEMA downgrade costs Fort Myers Beach 25% flood insurance discount

Lee County and four localities learn that they will maintain their ratings and the discount comes with it.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 24, 2024
Fort Myers Beach mayor says change is inevitable but balance possible

Hurricane Ian was devastating, but Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers has also seen the town's resilience, remaining true to the island's spirit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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