Government

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By Laura Lyon
August 8, 2024

Court rules against St. Pete in construction hiring ordinance case

The city of St. Petersburg decided not to appeal the court decision.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
July 23, 2024

Bradenton police seek to regulate post-midnight alcohol sales

An "after midnight permit" would be required for businesses to sell alcoholic beverages from midnight to 2:30 a.m. in Bradenton, under an ordinance proposed by the Bradenton Police Department.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 22, 2024

Lee, cities get 121 days to fix FEMA issues, maintain 25% discount

FEMA has granted the localities a longer extension in order to remedy lingering issues.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
July 19, 2024

Speak up or keep quiet: When politics and business intersect

Business owners are often taught to not speak about politics and political beliefs or risk tuning customers away. Some ignore the advice and advocate openly.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio
July 18, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays stadium, development deal wins city approval

With St. Petersburg's City Council approval, the Rays have one more hurdle to clear to make a new ballpark a reality.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
July 13, 2024

Sarasota County officially repeals business tax as an EDC funding source

Tax burden of nearly $500,000 will be shifted from businesses to taxpayers with a 50% match per private dollar invested.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
July 11, 2024

North Port poised to put borrowing, debt to referendum

The city seeks to be able to borrow up to $15 million in some cases without voter approval.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
June 26, 2024

City of Venice to pay Neal Communities $1.6M over permit fee dispute

The city settled with the developer after Neal filed a lawsuit over building permit fees.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
June 24, 2024

Naples, developer settle lawsuit over luxury condo, retail development

The settlement calls for the developer to do away with underground parking that was a point of contention.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 23, 2024

Manatee awarded $5M federal grant for conservation land purchase

The grant money will offset the cost of 68 acres along the Manatee River that the county bought last year as part of a preservation effort.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
April 9, 2024

Lee County gets 30-day reprieve on flood insurance downgrade

County officials say FEMA has granted the extension in an effort to allow the county to retain ranking that qualified it for a 25% discount.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 2, 2024

Lee County given 'any and all tools' to fight FEMA decision

Several options are being discussed, including an appeal and hiring a consultant top go plead the county's case in Washington, D.C.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
April 2, 2024

Bankers keep pushing for changes to legal aid funding rule

The Florida Bankers Association says it's hopeful a resolution can be reached over a new rule that affects certain accounts that generate money for legal aid programs.