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Downtown Miami Developer May Bet On Casinos

The developer of a nine block mega-project may pursue casino gambling as an added component to what promises to transform a derelict portion of downtown Miami.

September 29, 2008 - The Miami Herald

After Andrew, Homestead Bounces Back

Once nearly obliterated by Hurricane Andrew, Homestead, FL, is now a thriving city with a bigger and more diverse population than ever. This article takes a look at how it got there and how it plans to further reinvent itself.

September 24, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

The Billboard Industry's War on Trees

Across the country, the billboard industry is fighting to prohibit tree planting on public spaces that might block their billboards.

September 15, 2008 - On The Commons

Little Havana Stadium Moves Forward

Despite controversy over its funding,location and impact, the Florida Marlins are likely to build a new retractable-roof stadium on the former site of the Orange Bowl in the city's Little Havana neighborhood.

September 12, 2008 - Miami Herald

Bad Part of Town... For Car Alarms

In a certain part of downtown Tampa, Florida, people have been complaining for years about car alarms randomly going off, or not working at all. It turns out that a local radio station's signal interference is the cause.

September 7, 2008 - The St. Petersburg Times

Not In My Back... Balcony?

Despite it's inherent legality, lit signage atop a high-rise condominium in downtown Miami is causing many a neighbor to complain.

August 29, 2008 - The Miami Herald

Friday Funny: Cops Want Bikers to Wear Neon Chaps

August 8, 2008 - The St. Petersburg Times

Coconut Grove Looks to Revamp, Modernize Waterfront

Miami's Coconut Grove waterfront neighborhood may receive a makeover if city commissioners approve a new master plan. However, one questions remains: who is going to fund it?

July 25, 2008 - The Miami Herald

Property Rights vs. Height Limits

Local officials in Manasota Key, FL tried to preserve the character of their community by putting height restrictions in place, but a thwarted developer has been awarded $500k for the limitations these restrictions imposed on his property rights.

July 23, 2008 - Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Florida City Fights Off Cookie-Cutter Development

Residents of Florida's Everglades City have teamed up to preserve their local character and keep cookie-cutter development out.

July 22, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor

Friday Funny: 'He's a Real Transit Freak'

A young Florida man apparently infatuated with public transit has managed -- on multiple occasions -- to steal buses and drive their routes picking up passengers.

July 18, 2008 - The Miami Herald

Miamians Protest $3 Billion Mega-Plan

The City of Miami is pushing a new 'mega-plan' that rolls a stadium, tunnel, public park, trolley system, and bailout into one $3 billion dollar deal. Miamians, including local car dealer Norman Braman, are pushing back.

July 17, 2008 - The Christian Science Monitor

Transportation Engineers Facing Declining Funds

Palm Beach and Broward Counties in Florida are looking at a future of dwindling resources for road-building, and projecting the need for alternative transportation.

July 14, 2008 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Ads in Public Places Raise Money, Concerns

In an effort to raise extra money, cities and counties in Florida have been selling advertising in public spaces. Some say it's a good way to get extra revenue, but others worry about the visual pollution of public areas.

July 8, 2008 - Herald Tribune

Everglades Restoration Deal May Be Flawed

Florida's plans to purchase nearly 300 square miles of land for Everglades restoration may face some significant challenges, according to skeptics.

July 5, 2008 - The New York Times

Bahamians Face Gentrification in Miami

Gentrification along Grand Avenue, the heart of Coconut's Grove Black and Bahamian community, has many residents fearing displacement and pushing for affordable housing inclusion.

June 26, 2008 - The Miami Herald

Florida To Buy Large Swath of Sugar Land Near Everglades

In a deal with a large sugar farming operation, the state of Florida will buy up 187,000 acres of land near the Everglades -- a move environmentalists are applauding.

June 25, 2008 - The New York Times

It's Dump the Pump Day

Today is "Dump the Pump" Day, an annual event created by the American Public Transportation Association to bring awareness to the benefits of public transit. Transit agencies across the country are offering free rides, including many in Florida.

June 19, 2008 - Tim Halbur

Florida Planner Takes Skills to Iraq

Daniel Reed, former Planning Director of Daytona Beach, is now the primary planner of Sadr City, 12 miles north of Baghdad.

June 18, 2008 - The Bay City Times

On the Brink? Miami's Downtown Struggles To Revitalize

While mega-condo developments are enlivening districts in and around Miami's urban core, a long moribund downtown business district struggles to keep up. Many hope that small improvements will make a big difference in the area's quest for vitality.

June 2, 2008 - The Miami Herald

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