Sweetwater City Commission Eyes Community Redevelopment Agency to Boost Local Economy

Overview: The Sweetwater City Commission meeting on December 2, 2025, addressed various city improvements, including adopting resolutions for transit planning, traffic engineering, and the establishment of a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic growth. The discussions were marked by a shared commitment to strategic planning and financial stability, with a particular focus on the CRA’s potential to capture increased land value and retain a portion of taxes generated from that value.

Coyote Management in Tarpon Springs: Experts Advise Coexistence Over Eradication

Overview: The Tarpon Springs Sustainability Committee meeting centered on coyote management in urban areas, with experts advising residents on how to coexist with these adaptable creatures. Participants discussed coyote behavior, public concerns, and effective deterrence strategies, ultimately discouraging eradication efforts due to their ineffectiveness and ethical considerations.

Palatka Planning Board Approves Variance for Habitat for Humanity Home

Overview: During a recent Palatka Planning Board meeting, members unanimously approved a variance request from Putnam Habitat for Humanity to build a 512-square-foot home in the Veterans Village subdivision, despite a city ordinance requiring a minimum living area of 850 square feet. The meeting centered on the deliberations surrounding this variance as well as two annexation requests, which were also approved.

Ocoee City Commission Deliberates on Land Sale and Community Safety Initiatives

Overview: The Ocoee City Commission meeting centered on discussions about the city’s potential sale of significant land assets, ongoing code enforcement challenges, and local community safety initiatives. The session highlighted concerns over the sale of city-owned land, particularly the proposed transaction involving Sorenson Fields and an associated ice center, as well as traffic and safety issues around local schools.

Palatka Pension Board Tackles Investment Policy Amid Market Uncertainty

Overview: The City of Palatka Police Officers Retirement Plan Board of Trustees convened to address several issues, including updates to the investment policy, market performance, and the financial health of the pension plan. Discussions centered on adapting investment strategies in light of new state legislation, analyzing market dynamics, and ensuring the sustainability of retirement funds.