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Red Tape Florida exposes government red tape, its impact on businesses & housing, and advocates for change. Visit https://t.co/Ugeptasf8t
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Why? Why has Tallahassee failed to build and economy around the MagLab. And what IS the actual impact?. Read More:
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A research facility doesn’t create economic value by itself. It needs an ecosystem — private-sector firms, infrastructure, and capital — to translate science into jobs. Tallahassee has failed to...
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The MagLab at FSU is 30 years old, but there is only one economic development candle on its cake. Why? We dive in with the first of this five-part series. Read More:
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In the early 1990s, Tallahassee won what looked like a jackpot: the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. With more than a billion dollars in federal investment, a dedication ceremony featuring...
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Red tape isn’t just paperwork — it’s a housing tax. In Manatee County, it can add $25,000 to the price of a new home. Demonizing developers won’t solve Florida’s housing crisis — cutting red tape will. Read more:
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In Manatee County, growth has become a political football. Local voters recently elected commissioners promising to “rein in sprawl” — and those new leaders quickly moved to cap development, raise...
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When your budget’s tight, even a dollar matters. Here’s why Jacksonville’s proposed tax cut isn’t symbolic — it’s overdue. Read More:
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Whenever government officials talk about tax cuts, there’s a familiar refrain: “It’s only a dollar per person.” That’s how some Jacksonville leaders are framing the proposed $13 million property tax...
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When is a tax cut not a tax cut? Answer: When the rate is reduced, but your tax bill still goes up. Read More:
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Plantation Mayor Nick Sortal is promoting what he calls the city’s first property tax cut in seven years — a slight drop in the millage rate from 5.8 to 5.7, projected to be the lowest since 2014. On...
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Amazing that it hasn't occured to either Salem or Deegan that these types of perks aren't appropriate at all . #FlaPol.
Jacksonville City Councilman Ron Salem files legislation to split perks like Jaguars tickets with Mayor Deegan’s office
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Raise your hand if you oppose growth and are an advocate for affordable housing (everybody whose hand is up is taking contradictory positions). Read More:
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If there’s one truth that emerged from our four-part interview with housing expert Dr. Sam Staley, it’s this: Florida doesn’t have a housing demand problem — it has a housing supply problem. And the...
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This should not be a surprise to @redtapefl readers -- when NIMBYs fight growth (and when electeds delay things like the new comp plan) all they are doing is reducing supply, which drives up cost EVERY SINGLE TIME. #TLHACC25.
Staggering stat on Tallahassee home prices, based on @TalChamber #TLHACC25 Conference Keynote speaker
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You may not care that developers lose money because of permitting delays; but, by definition, that means you also don’t care about the issue of affordable housing. Read More:
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In Part 1, Dr. Sam Staley explained how Florida’s housing crisis stems from an undersupply of homes. Part 2 explored how local regulatory systems choke off new development. And in Part 3, we looked...
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Things go wrong at airports, we get it. But when things go wrong, why doesn’t TLH airport communicate? Why hasn’t it made a Twitter/X post since May? . Read More:
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Last night, Tallahassee International Airport pulled off the rare double-play of shutting down both of its runways — and its communications channels. One runway was already closed for construction....
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Wait, have things gotten so bad with building regulations that Florida is starting to look like California? This expert says yes. Ream More:
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In Part 1, Dr. Sam Staley explained why Florida’s housing affordability problem is a supply issue — not a demand one. In Part 2, he highlighted how local governments often serve as the biggest...
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Advocating for affordable housing? An expert says, you’d better not be an anti-growth NIMBY. Read More:
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Florida’s housing crisis isn’t just about sky-high prices or families getting priced out of their hometowns. According to Florida State University’s Dr. Sam Staley, it’s about something far more...
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In Lake County, the public process is being hijacked by those who don’t want things to change. The author of this piece says “it’s time to speak up.” . Read More:
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Something is happening in Lake County. And if you’ve been paying attention, you know it’s not just politics as usual.[...]
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The Tallahassee-Leon Region has already lost economic development projects because of concern over energy availability. A new paper highlights ways to address the area’s energy infrastructure.
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A recent concept paper developed by Tallahassee State College and regional partners raises a vital question for those focused on growth in North Florida: Is the region’s energy infrastructure keeping...
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Builders warned them. Residents begged for clarity. Instead, Palm Coast leaders delivered infighting, confusion, and skyrocketing costs. It's a town tied up in knots of red tape. Read more:
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In Palm Coast, the only thing growing faster than rooftops might be the dysfunction inside City Hall. Just months after Mayor Mike Norris pushed — unsuccessfully — for a sweeping development...
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When a celebrity complains over a beach dispute, people notice. When the sheriff stays silent about it, we should too. Full article:
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When Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell bought a stretch of beachfront property in Santa Rosa Beach, he likely didn’t expect the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to play the role of absentee...
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Outrage, irony, and a whole lot of missed points. A single Facebook post sparked a frenzy—but most commenters got the facts completely wrong. Here’s what actually happened—and why it matters. Read more:
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There’s no more fitting tribute to Red Tape Florida’s recent piece — “The Red Tape Machine Doesn’t Get Its Start in City Hall. It Cranks Up in the Comments.” — than the actual Facebook comments...
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A developer posts an aerial photo of a new neighborhood. Cue the flood of angry comments. We get it — growth stirs up emotion. But when every project becomes a scandal before the facts are even in, red tape piles up for everyone.
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Last week, Ghazvini Development posted an aerial photo announcing their newest residential project: the Summerhill development on the northeast side of Tallahassee. The tone was upbeat — “Exciting...
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Why are some Florida churches suddenly facing tax bills? A confusing new crackdown could hit more than just the collection plate.
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Tallahassee’s fire service fee is back in the news — and once again, city leaders are finding new ways to explain something that doesn’t make sense to begin with. This time, the controversy is over...
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Skipping county approval in Gulf County? That’ll be $500. A new “review fee” is raising eyebrows and costs.
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In Gulf County, Florida, the government has come up with a creative new definition of “fairness”: if you don’t use their services, you still get to pay for them. [...]
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