COUNTY  

Herald-Tribune  

Sarasota County hopes to add ecotourism as it increases public land  

County commission urges greater emphasis on purchasing land along Gulf and Sarasota Bay for public access 

 

ABC Action News 

Pinellas residents still facing short-term rental issues months after ordinance  

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Residents at Indian Rocks Beach say they’re still experiencing problems with short-term rentals, like noise and parking. 

 

WTXL 

Wakulla County Charter Committee votes to make changes despite concerns  

Wakulla County Charter Review made the final decision to make changes to Wakulla County’s charter. 

 

FOX 4  

Lee County will allow higher buildings on Captiva, despite strong opposition  

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The almost 12-month battle over allowing taller buildings on Captiva has taken its next turn. The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to approve the change on Wednesday morning. Commissioner Kevin Ruane was the lone ‘no vote’ against the amendment to the Lee Development Code. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Lawmakers underline concerns with ‘unrestricted’ local Communications Services Tax  

There are few restrictions on how local governments can use CST funds.