One of America’s finest public servants, Adele’s cherished husband and a devoted father and grandfather has left us for his celestial home. He strongly believed that “a public office is a public trust”. What a legacy! Godspeed Bob Graham. tampabay.com/news/florida-p…

"The crackdown in Lee County represents an attempt by FEMA to shift the cost burden of climate risk away from the federal government (and the public that funds it) and onto local homeowners." grist.org/housing/lee-co…

"(A)ccording to a new report by scientists from four major Florida universities, the wildlife corridor — if completed — will not only allow wildlife to survive in the coming decades, it will make climate change less destructive to humans." sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/30/flo…

"Buckhorn called transportation the region’s Achilles heel. He stressed the importance of creating a multimodal transit network that includes efficient buses, light rail in urban areas, highspeed rail to connect cities statewide..." stpetecatalyst.com/former-mayors-… via St. Pete Catalyst

"Either the mass transit network serves people outside the city & loses more money & needs more subsidies -or it doesn’t & therefore doesn’t do anything to garner their support. Some suburban voters want better service but don’t want to pay for it..." politico.com/news/2024/05/0…

30 seconds could save lives if only Clearwater would vote to make Drew Street safer | Editorial tampabay.com/opinion/2024/0…

This week the Florida Department of Environmental Protection unveiled a startling proposal that calls for adding golf courses and pickleball courts, and expanding lodging, at state parks. Visit this link to take action today: conta.cc/4duPqe4

Regarding transit projects rather than interstate widening: "The region’s “Achilles’ heel” is a lack of local funding, said David Gwynn, District 7 secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation, in an email." tampabay.com/news/transport…

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"...a fractured reality has emerged in Helene's wake. On the coasts, there's widespread destruction. Inland, life appears almost normal." ^This. My heart is heavy for friends and neighbors who lost everything. 💔

Thought-provoking, with good ideas for action mentioned by Tampa Bay Area industry leaders. Trevor Burgess @FirstStreetFdn Now, how will the FL Legislature respond? realtor.com/news/trends/st…

"The measure comes about eight years after the commission voted in 2016 to pass the SMART Plan, which identified transit solutions for major transit corridors throughout the county." miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

1000 Friends Communications Director Haley Busch: "By making a good bill better, lawmakers can close loopholes, prevent future threats and ensure Florida’s public lands remain protected." theinvadingsea.com/2025/02/26/flo…

"The forces behind SB 180 have gambled that Floridians don’t care about the inner workings of government. This is the chance to prove them wrong — possibly one of the last chances Floridians will have." orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/24/edi…

If lawmakers are serious about responsible growth, the House must act on SB 840 before the session ends. tampabay.com/viewpoints/202…