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Glass, Rail, College, and a Gambling Governor for July 8, 2008
You’re doing your part by washing and recycling all those glass bottles. What part is the county doing? Not all glass makes the cut in Orlando-area recycling I wonder how well it works in the rest of the region?
Lakeland commissioners take a different tack in the long battle with CSX and FDOT: Lakeland to Hire Lawyer To Argue Train Issues
USF has a program for 1st generation college students: Program A Bridge To College Success
Trib editorial writers take on the gambling crisis: Gambling Governor Loses His Deal In High-Stakes Game Over Casinos
Bonus articles for today:
Freelance workers get together in Orlando’s coworking spot aiming to open in September
It seems that county mayor isn’t popular with everyone: Hillsborough County Mayor Ballot Initiative Challenged
Oil Rigs, Cameras, Apartments, and More for June 30, 2008
Do your best to not think Exxon Valdez as you read Clearing up Florida oil-rig rhetoric: What does drilling mean for you? OK, that was a cheap shot. Instead, try not to think Charlie Crist as Dan Quayle.
If people can’t afford to own their home then of course: Brokers, lenders like prospects for Orlando apartment market
(1) Cameras really aren’t smart. (2) People keep communities safe. Not technology. Yet, the Sentinel headline might lead you to think otherwise: ‘Smart’ cameras will help keep new Parramore community safe
Library’s big move kicks off at campus This might be a good idea for Lakeland USF Polytechnic. Lakeland doesn’t need a branch library in the 1-4/Polk Parkway area yet, but it will sooner than you think. Build a joint use building, with separate check out stations. Make it where you can close off the public area when they close earlier than the campus library. Just off the top of my head.
Tampa is looking into a different approach to growth: Tampa Contemplates Transit-Oriented Development Concept
Does the two-party stranglehold on power help or hurt local politics? This Tribune editorial has a problem with one aspect of it. Strip Write-In Candidates Of Power To Close Any One-Party Race
Flights, Foreclosures, Retirement, and Rail for June 29, 2008
Rising fuel prices and declining tourism prove to be a problem for the Orlando airport: OIA flights clipped
The Tribune has a special report about one of the effects of the current economy: Staring Into The Face of Foreclosure
The Sentinel Editorial page Editor decides to retire, but there’s no mention if Sam Zell has anything to do with the decision: A great 35 years — and more to come
In an editorial that is certainly to generate a few reader arguments, the Tampa Tribune believes Big Investment In Rail Will Help State’s Economy Keep Rolling
Rail, Gas, and Taxes for June 22, 2008
Did the talk about the CSX project help spur rail growth elsewhere? Back On Track
The speed limits are going to be flexible on parts of I-4. I-4 signs to show changing speed limits Maybe that’s a good idea for the rest of the region?
Can you cut back on your gas consumption? Truths and myths about how to save on gas and Hypermilers’ save big on gas mpg, but there are dangers
Amendment 1 To Save Homeowners $200 to $300, but city managers are finding ways to get back that money you’re saving in property fees….and a little extra. Winter Haven Proposes Slate of New Fees
And in today’s “feel good” story: American Ingenuity Alive And Well
It’s All About the Benjamins for June 12, 2008
The economy is again a main topic in the regional newspapers. Today’s articles discuss saving money by using the bus and over-the-air TV. The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority received some funding, and companies are moving retail locations to save money also top the news. Finally, an Orlando columnist was happy to see the Central Florida Partnership’s “Regional Rally for Rail”.
Travelers cut costs by boarding the bus
Free TV: How to live without cable, Direct dishes and the bills that go with them
Transit Authority Receives Funding
