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Gulf Oil Leak General Information

On Thursday, July 8, Governor Charlie Crist called a Special Session of the Florida Legislature to run from July 20, 2010 through July 23, 2010, to address a constitutional amendment banning offshore drilling in Florida waters. MORE>

Video Update: President Marks' Five-point Plan for Florida's Cities

League President John Marks has unveiled his five-point plan to help cities succeed. Upon taking the helm of the state’s largest municipal association, President Marks has moved full steam into his new initiative. Stay apprised of updates from his plan here. MORE>

FLC 2010 Annual Conference Registration Information

Registration is now open for the Florida League of Cities' 84th Annual Conference.  The conference will be held at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, August 19-21.  Sign-up today! MORE>

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Speaker Cretul Announces Legislative Working Groups Relating to Gulf Oil Leak
Source: Scott Dudley
Speaker Cretul Announces  Working Groups to Address Gulf Oil Leak Issues--Reports and Recommendations Due To Speaker Cretul By August 31, 2010 to Prepare for Septmeber Special session. MORE>
Notice to All Cities with Red Light Camera Ordinances
Source: Mandy Stark
Effective July 1, 2010, the "Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program" authorizes the use of traffic infraction detectors, commonly known as red-light running cameras, on Florida’s roads, streets and highways. Based on photographs taken by these cameras, local traffic-infraction enforcement officers may issue a citation and impose a $158 penalty on the registered owner of the vehicle for failure to stop at a red light. MORE>
Florida League of Cities Releases 2010 Legislative Final Report
Source: Rebecca O'Hara
Take a comprehensive look at what took place during the legislative session as it relates to cities. This document summarizes key issues that the League tracked this session. MORE>
2010 Florida League of Cities Advocacy Report
Source: Allison Payne
The 2010 Florida League of Cities Advocacy Report highlights key legislation considered this past legislative session that has or would have had a significant impact on municipalities. Included in this report are the House and Senate sponsors, co-sponsors and key votes on those issues. MORE>

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The Sky's the Limit
Source: Scott Paine
What our actions say matters

It’s hard for someone on the other side of the state to know just how this all played out. One can only use words like “striking” or “stunning” to describe the new zoning approved by the Miami Commission on Thursday.

The approval, as I understand it, authorizes the development of a pair of 500-foot-tall electronic signs associated with a new parking garage and, ultimately, additional retail space near the Arsht Center. Five-hundred-foot-tall signs... think something well over 40 stories tall, or as tall as the tallest buildings in my own home town of Tampa.

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