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Rick Scott signs flood insurance flexibility bill into law

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Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday afternoon granted final approval to a measure sponsored by state Sen. Jeff Brandes aimed at increasing flexibility and lowering premiums on insurance premiums. SB 1094 was co-sponsored by Brandes’ fellow Pinellas County Republican state Rep. Larry Ahern. Brandes and Ahern both represent moderate coastal districts where flood insurance is among voters’ highest priorities. Brandes has passed legislation before in the Senate related to the federal Biggert-Waters Act. The measure would allow insurance companies and those seeking coverage by…

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Survey shows Pinellas residents mostly content

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Results of Pinellas County’s annual study of citizen values shows signs of improvement. Sarah Lindemuth, senior research director with HCP & Associates, presented results from the phone survey to commissioners during their March 24 meeting. The survey took place Jan. 26-Feb. 11. Calls were made to 200 citizens in four demographic areas -– north, mid, south and the beaches. The goal of the phone study, as well as a second study conducted online, is to “measure citizen expectations and perceptions…

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Pinellas County will face lawsuit regarding lucrative waste-to-energy contract

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The company that ran Pinellas County’s waste-to-energy plant up until the end of last year will be allowed to continue with a lawsuit against the county. Chief Judge Anthony Rondolino ruled that GCS could move forward with all four of its complaints against Pinellas stemming from losing its contract to another company during a competitive bidding process. “GCS is very happy with Chief Judge Rondolino’s decision, which permits GCS to move forward on each and every one of its claims…

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Incumbents rule the day in eight Pinellas municipal races

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It was all about the incumbents Tuesday during a quiet municipal election in eight Pinellas cities. Voters hit the ballot boxes in beach communities, a couple of North County towns and Kenneth City. The most hotly contested races came out of Kenneth City, where a bunch of flamingos made some waves. The flock of flamingos popped up with signs dangling from their necks supporting a candidate. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the flamingos were removed by police because they didn’t…

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Voters in eight Pinellas cities head to the ballot box Tuesday

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Municipal elections are being held in eight Pinellas County cities this Tuesday. Belleair, Belleair Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island will all have polls open for voters from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. The elections are a sprinkling of races for City Council and commissions with a smathering of ballot questions amending city charters. Indian Rocks Beach will choose a city commissioner. Voters will choose from three candidates, Bill Dotson, Terry Hamilton-Wollin and Phillip…

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#3 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — David Jolly

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The Pinellas County Republican has been an activism-oriented congressman since winning the special election to succeed the late U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young . Called “the most underestimated man in America” by GOP consultant Chris Ingram regarding public perception of him going into last year’s special election, the 42-year-old lawmaker has demonstrated quickly since being elected how seriously he takes his positions. He recently proposed a bill that had no chance of passage, yet amply demonstrated his priorities. That legislation: a proposal that would…

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#8 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Jack Latvala

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His reputation as a power broker of sorts took a hit last year, when his favored candidate to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Bill Young, Kathleen Peters, failed to make it out of a GOP primary. But he remains an influential figure in the Florida Senate and with his considerable legislative experience, he hasn’t given up hope of becoming Senate president in 2017. Jack Latvala has championed the burgeoning craft beer industry’s growth in Pinellas County, and last December (once again) introduced…

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