- FL
- Pasco County
- 2/20/24
- 02/22/2024
- 250 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to shape the future landscape of Pasco County, the Board of County Commissioners approved two comprehensive plan amendments, facilitating the development of nearly 750 multifamily units and over 300,000 square feet of commercial retail space. During the meeting on February 20th, 2024, the commissioners unanimously passed ordinances p43 and p44, which involved changing land use designations to allow for planned developments on two separate properties, totaling roughly 74.5 acres.
- FL
- Okaloosa County
- 2/20/24
- 01/22/2024
- 210 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Destin City Council recently concluded a meeting with approvals for a new boutique hotel and the conversion of billboards to digital formats as the standout actions. Amid a range of discussions, the council also tackled the city’s mobility plan, investment strategies, and initiatives to enhance tourism and public safety.
- FL
- Lee County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 111 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In an effort to bolster the infrastructure and environmental stewardship of Fort Myers Beach, the Town Council has unanimously approved a budget amendment for beach renourishment, leveraging an $8 million grant from the Florida Department of Emergency Management. The grant augments the total funding for the project to approximately $40 million, with plans to increase the amount of sand on the beach. This development, along with the introduction of Nicole B as the new public information officer and discussions on improving municipal processes and community representation, highlighted the recent Town Council meeting.
- FL
- Santa Rosa County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Santa Rosa County Council meeting, significant infrastructure projects and the diversification of revenue sources were central topics, with an emphasis on growth management and the financial challenges involved in supporting the county’s development plans. The meeting detailed the council’s focus on major transportation upgrades, the construction of public safety facilities, and efforts to engage citizens on fiscal strategies.
- FL
- Indian River County
- 2/20/24
- 02/20/2024
- 151 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indian River County Council meeting focused on a variety of issues, with the management of opioid settlement proceeds and the announcement of the historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) baseball tournament as the central points of discussion. These topics were deemed as having significant impact on the community, both from a public health and economic perspective.