Finally, a Right Decision
The leaders of Alachua made the right decision, a brief moment of fresh air in the world of development. Although the denial will be appealed, for now the aquifer has a victory. Thanks to OSFR […]
Local Governments File Lawsuit to Block Parts of Planning-RestrictionLaw
SB 180 promotes development by not allowing local governments to regulate that industry. Hopefully, this lawsuit will be successful. Read the original article here in Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – […]
Tallahassee Takes More Control
Everyone knows that Tallahassee and our legislature are controlled not by the citizens of Florida but by just the rich citizens of Florida. That is why “Tallahassee” is taking more and more control […]
Reversal of Manatee Commission
Happily, this is a reversal from a previous commission in Manatee County. One past commission was whining about the dangerous gypstack they feared, but some of the whiners had been on a commission that gave […]
Latest on Split Oak Travesty
The Split Oak travesty pounds home a very valuable lesson: in Florida no land is safe from developers, no matter what protections it is supposed to have. Read the original article here in the Orlando […]
More On Development Threat From Craig Pittman
Development is the most destructive industry. It is a constant and never-ending danger. Read the original article here in Florida Phoenix. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: […]
Worst New Bills
The industry most destructive to the environment is development, and this year’s legislative session in Tallahassee has more than its share of bills designed to help line their pockets and harm the environment. VoteWater follows […]
Sea Level Rise and Sprawl Mean More Floridians On Increasingly Less Land
Read the original article here at the Invading Sea. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. jim.tatum@oursantaferiver.org – A river is like a life: once taken, it cannot be brought back © Jim Tatum […]
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