Slow Saturday News for August 2, 2008
“Florida’s proposal to acquire 300 square miles of Everglades land from U.S. Sugar Corp. was illegally brokered in closed-door meetings, a lawyer claimed in a lawsuit filed Friday.” - ‘Glades Sugar Buyout Contested
Speaking of deals brokered in closed-door meetings: “A CSX railroad subsidiary can build a rail freight terminal in Winter Haven as long as it takes care of traffic and environmental issues, according to the Central Florida Regional Planning Council staff report.” — Planners Set CSX Rail Project Conditions
A Sentinel editorial: “Remember, the Bush administration is leaving behind a record budget deficit for the next president.” — Barack Obama’s ambitious plan for urban centers needs some editing
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