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Why Manasota Beach Road is a major issue for Englewood residents

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  Mary Burke  shared this on Facebook:   To those who question why we are protesting the MBR extension , let me enlighten you. Yes, MBR Rd and Keyway Rd have been on the counties thoroughfare plan for years, that is the only truthful fact. What some of you may have missed was that Keyway Rd. had long been slated to go in first as a 4 lane road. What changed you ask? Pat Neal built Boca Royale and then worked with the commissioners behind closed doors via memos and emails (all FOIA’d and truthful) to push MBR through at a discounted price as long as the county removed Keyway Rd from its thoroughfare plan. He built homes in Boca Royale, very close to the the counties planned Keyway Rd, got FPL to put in power lines right through the Keyway Rd planed road. All while knowing Keyway Rd. was planned. Why? Bc he could and the county either wasn’t paying attention or allowed it specifically for Neal. The county does whatever benefits Neal and dos not consider its constituents...
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"An engaged community cannot be bought" Tallahassee Pre-empting Home Rule

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excellent discussion of threatening bills bubbling in Tallahassee - one is HB 479 - it would pre-empt localities from controlling their own water resources. SB 840 would castrate local efforts to cope with impacts of large developments. Carrie Seidman  is joined by  Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse Bradenton Times editor Mitch Maley  Mark Hebden of Save Florida Home Rule!   Mitch Maley:  "An engaged community cannot be bought"
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Tom Knight on Florida's Live Local Act

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Here's a Facebook post from  Tom Knight, Sarasota County Commissioner r p d n o o t e S s l 2 1 6 9 M J f 4 7 3 8 l c 0 1 h t   a P n u : a 7 0   f a   4 8 t h 5 u y m i a f 5   l m r 0 8 8   · At the next meeting of Sarasota County's Board of Commissioners, item #42 will focus on our county's administrative process for the Live Local Act. I will post links to the full agenda soon, but in my efforts to help all local residents understand some of the land development decisions we make (or in this case, are precluded from making) as a commission, I'm providing some information and resources on Florida's Live Local Act. I encourage you to do more homework and form educated opinions, whatever they may be. The Live Local Act is a law that was passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor in 2023. It went to effect on July 1 of that year and was updated last year. More updates are expected in 2026 that will further restrict home rule. Most can't argue that the...
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Many Red Flags in Tallahassee - Legislative Update from 1000 Friends

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 Tallahassee is seeking to strangle our input into developer projects that impact our lives, our roads, our environment. 1000 Friends is watching: Dear Thomas, On your marks, get set, go      The official start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session is Tuesday, but as many of you know, legislation has been filed, and bills are already moving through committees. In fact, a key committee is meeting  this Monday ,  before   the session even begins, to hear a bill we have serious concerns about.    Here’s a quick look at what’s on the agenda next week, and how you can take action:    ️ Monday — Senate Judiciary Committee    SB 208 – Land Use and Development Regulations  (The “Sprawl by Another Name” bill)   This bill raises significant concerns for community planning and environmental protections.    Please act now  – click the button b...
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