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Photo of a deer on the Lightsey Family Ranch, via a Conservation Florida press release. The state recently secured a conservation easement on the ranch.
Florida conservation easements preserve land – until a developer needs it
These lucrative land deals are supposed to preserve the property in perpetuity. But Kimberly Buchheit, a Central Florida land surveyor and environmental activist, told me, “Perpetuity has reached an expiration date: as soon as it is no longer convenient to protect land or restrict development.”
Three statements that can resolve conflict
While ideally, in a perfect world, conflict would never occur – it does. So when it does, how can it be nipped in the bud so everyone can play well in the sandbox together?
Sidewalks: A cost-effective way to save lives
The county is committed to the federal Vision Zero Plan, which states as its goal, that even one traffic fatality is too many. The plan lists adding sidewalks as the most effective the lowest cost remedy for saving lives.
Apopka City Hall Council Chamber
Everything you need to know to participate in the Apopka City Charter Review
You can tell your city council, the mayor and commissioners, how you want the charter improved. Don’t wait. The next meeting is less than two weeks away.
Becker's candor on City Council opens a debate on millage rate, reserves, investment, and critical needs in Apopka's upcoming budget
It's rare when an elected official or candidate talks about why it's important to weigh investment and critical needs with tax rates and reserves, but I, for one, applaud any of them who do.
Mock and Nesta clash over core issues
But now, with only 28 days left until election day, the gloves are off, and Eric Mock vs. Nick Nesta has turned into a fistfight.
The high cost of doing nothing about homelessness
In “A Tale of Two Tent Cities“ the authors state, “Local governments have essentially three choices in responding to the presence of homeless encampments.”
The Florida Capital
How to know what's happening in Tallahassee and how to let them hear from you
As a Republic form of government, we elect our sitting officials to represent us, and we must give them our opinions of how we want our society to run. We didn’t send them to their seats for them to run the various levels of government as THEY see fit. 
Apopka City Hall.
Manley's crusade against Apopka's Investment/Portfolio Policy: A solution looking for a problem
In 2023, the Apopka City Council took the first steps toward transitioning from a local bank-heavy portfolio to a more diversified investment plan.
The Art of the Argument: Central Florida Soccer Club and Apopka Parks and Recreation Department reach an accord
A perfect example of conflict resolution took place in the last couple of weeks when a local youth sports organization and the Apopka Parks and Recreation Department butted heads before ultimately finding resolve.