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St. Pete Beach: Face of Amendment 4 in Action?

By: Steve Brown | Posted: September 20, 2010 4:05 AM

As Floridians prepare to vote on Amendment 4 this November, they may have a valid sketch of the measure in real-world application with the case of St. Pete Beach, a name that pops up among arguments from advocates on both sides of the issue.

TAGS: Allan Halpern, Citizens for Responsible Growth, Dan Smith, Florida Hometown Democracy, Harry Metz, Kevin Hing, Lesley Blackner, Mark Soskin, Mike Bonfield, News, Russ Burnaman, Ryan Houck, Save Our Little Village, Ward Friszolowski, Politics

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Does Amendment 4 Go Too Far?

By: Steve Brown | Posted: September 18, 2010 4:05 AM

Florida voters this year will decide whether they want to amend the state Constitution to allow citizens control over their local city’s development by voting on comprehensive land-use development plans. Giving voters oversight on development in their communities sounds simple enough, but ultimately it depends on who you ask.

TAGS: 1000 Friends of Florida, Dan Smith, Developers, Florida Hometown Democracy, Florida League of Cities, Frank Ortis, Greg Gimbert, Kevin Hing, Lance deHaven Smith, Lesley Blackner, Mark Soskin, News, Realtors, Rebecca O'Hara, Rita Miller, Ryan Houck, St. Pete Beach, Toby Overdorf, Politics

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Florida Voices: Amendment 4

By: Steve Brown | Posted: September 18, 2010 4:05 AM

"It comes down to lost jobs and higher taxes. It's an unworkable amendment that will lead to confusion and more lawsuits, and ultimately a system that gets worse and not better.

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Kevin Ambler and Jim Norman: Former Allies Turn Foes in Heated District 12 Senate Race

By: Steve Brown | Posted: August 5, 2010 4:05 AM

They both believe boosting jobs and improving transportation along the Interstate 4 corridor are key issues for Florida’s 12th District. They also agree on states' rights when it comes to protecting our borders from the flood of illegal immigrants and shielding Floridians from health insurance mandates coming down from Washington bureaucrats.

TAGS: Bill McCollum, Charlie Crist, Digital Domain, District 12, Jeb Bush, Jim Norman, Kevin Ambler, News, Susan MacManus, Politics

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Tampa-Area Tea Partiers Already Gearing Up for 2012 RNC Convention

By: Steve Brown | Posted: July 28, 2010 4:05 AM

The 2012 presidential race may be two years away, but that’s not stopping tea party activists around Tampa, host city for the Republican National Convention, from getting prepared for it, even as they are fully engaged for the mid-term elections in November.

TAGS: Abigail Adams Project, Bill McCollum, Eileen Blackmer, Karena Morrison, Marie Moran, News, Pinellas Patriots, Republican National Convention, Tampa, Tea Party, Politics

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