Backroom Briefing: Insurance System in the Crosshairs

Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida

City council approves beer/wine sales for proposed 7-Eleven at SE 25th Ave. and Maricamp Road

Fourth hearing required after staff concedes mailings not completed timely and incorrect parcel numbers listed on case documents.

City again denies controversial Saddlewood-area multifamily development

The developer’s lawyer promises council they’ll file a petition for relief from the city’s zoning denial.

City council enters multiple contracts for legal services

Gray areas ripe for conflicts of interest and questions about the hierarchy of the new legal department remain.

School concurrency continues to be debated

Attorneys' letters highlight challenges the county and school officials face with unabated growth.

Controversial Saddlewood multifamily development up for reconsideration by city council

The matter returns to council to settle the issue with the developer who has filed a petition for relief from the city’s prior zoning denial.

Voters to decide tax breaks, fate of commission

A roundup of amendments that will be on the November ballot.

BOCC votes to expand traffic studies requirement for developers

Growth is the biggest challenge county staffers and commission face.

City council must rehear request for beer/wine sales for proposed 7-Eleven store at SE 25th Avenue and Maricamp Road

Evidence entered into record includes crime studies, traffic access and lack of timely notice to neighboring residents