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Phil AmmannJuly 17, 2015

For those wanting a good real estate investment, the owners of the building where Lakeland’s Ledger newspaper is headquartered have put the building up for sale. As of Friday, the 181,720-sq. ft. office building lists with the Mansour Group of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, one of the county’s largest real estate investment services firms. Located on West […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2015

Jacksonville is known for its discussion of art in public places. From former Council President Clay Yarborough‘s exquisite pearl clutching over an exhibit in MOCA that dared to show bare breasts to Chip Southworth and the furor he created as Keith Haring’s Ghost, Jacksonville has spirited discussions with strong opinions on both sides. (Let’s leave aside, for a […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2015

The Jacksonville City Council has set its 2015/2016 finance budget hearing meeting dates for Lenny Curry’s first budget. Fans of municipal budget hearings can look forward to seven daylong meetings over the course of 15 days. The meetings will take place Aug. 13 and 14. Then, a break until Aug. 20 and 21. Finally, the cycle […]

Mitch PerryJuly 17, 2015

“I love America.” Those were the first words out of Scott Walker’s mouth Monday night when he announced from Waukesha, Wis., that he’s now the 15th official candidate in the GOP 2016 presidential sweepstakes. Since the campaign began in earnest earlier this year, Walker has been considered in the top tier of candidates who could […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 17, 2015

I had an interesting Twitter exchange Thursday regarding whether or not the Lenny Curry mayoral budget would provide the necessary $900,000 for the continued operation Mayport Ferry. I was told Thursday by an administration source that it was, in fact, in there. Yet it was easy to miss. So easy, in fact, that I missed it. And […]

Daniel TilsonJuly 16, 2015

Political opportunists and wannabes worldwide are working their mouths and typing fingers overtime this week, trying to turn American public opinion against the Iran nuclear deal in hopes Congress refuses to approve it this summer. And they’re not all seeking the 2016 Republican presidential nomination either — not yet anyway. In fact, the leader of […]

Bob SparksJuly 16, 2015

Whether or not one agrees about the presence of climate change, or the cause of it, there is some agreement in the area of energy diversification. For example, liberals and conservatives routinely join forces to promote the benefits of solar energy. Those living outside Florida are surprised to discover we do not come anywhere near […]

Guest AuthorJuly 16, 2015

“Waiting patiently was waiting taking up space.” – AWOLNATION Who decided patience was a virtue? Why not action, determination, and grit? There’s not a problem in the world that doesn’t have a solution – sometimes we have to think, and act, outside the box to bring it about. That’s what happened to me. I always […]

Phil AmmannJuly 16, 2015

North Florida is on the right path of economic growth, says a new “State of the Cities” survey released Thursday by the Florida League of Cities. A combination of high-quality local services, lower property taxes and new businesses made the difference for Northwest Florida and across the state to maintain positive economic growth in 2014, […]

Melissa RossJuly 16, 2015

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Florida Republicans from Marco Rubio to Ron DeSantis have been quick to denounce the Iran nuclear deal President Barack Obama’s White House struck this week. The rhetoric has been colorful, with DeSantis calling the agreement “a gift to the Ayatollah.” Rubio’s take: “This deal undermines our national security.” Sunshine State Democrats, of course, had a […]

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Lakeland’s Ledger’s main office building up for sale

Controversial Falun Dafa exhibit debuts in Jacksonville City Hall

Jax City Council Finance Committee sets budget hearing dates

Mitch Perry Report for 7.17.15 — In N.H., Scott Walker boldly declares, “I’m an American”

Lenny Curry budget will provide for Mayport Ferry

Daniel Tilson: Resisting knee-jerk negativity on the Iran nuclear deal

Bob Sparks: Florida should be a solar haven for consumers, entrepreneurs

Catherine Durkin Robinson: Living with risk: Who decided patience was a virtue?

State of Florida cities are good for economic growth, new study says

Iran deal “a roll of the dice,” Florida expert says