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South Apopka
Olmstead to Apopka City Council: "You cannot afford to be known as the one that allowed this to continue by not annexing South Apopka"
Council, YOUR administration cannot afford to be known as the one that allowed this to continue by not annexing South Apopka CDA in the City of Apopka.  more
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Apopka City Hall
The ethics of online comments, and letters to the editor
While social media, online comments, and letters to the editor serve as a platform for individuals to voice their opinions, they also raise concerns about the potential for misinformation and character assassination. more
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Kilsheimer: It’s time to start cleaning up the mess in Apopka by changing how we run our city 
The city of Apopka is a mess right now. But there may be a way out of this chaos if residents would adopt the approach used by most other Florida cities to manage their affairs. more
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Affordable Homeownership – The possibilities are endless!
Habitat for Humanity is committed to increasing our region's inventory of affordable starter homes. Why? Because we believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home. more
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Wetlands surround the Little Manatee River.
Florida county’s swampy politics lead to bad decision on wetlands
Florida’s wetlands filter out pollution, hold back floods, and recharge the aquifer, the source of our drinking water. But c’mon! They’re constantly getting in the way... inconvenient for developers and phosphate miners! more
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Commissioner Kyle Becker will not run for re-election for Seat #3 on the Apopka City Commission.
Who will run for Seat #3 in 2024?
Commissioner Kyle Becker shocked Apopka when he announced he would not run for re-election to Seat #3 on the Apopka City Council in 2024. more
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Where in the world is Alexander Smith?
Commissioner Alexander Smith attends almost every event scheduled in Apopka, but his recent absences from City Council meetings is becoming alarming - particularly the last one. more
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Strategy, Planning and Innovation: The lacking components in the FY2023/24 Apopka budget
At its July 27th meeting, the Council voted 5-0 to set a millage rate of 4.1876. The vote preceded three days of budget workshops. more
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What is the best way to end homelessness in Apopka? Put housing first and formulate a plan
The first step by the Apopka City Council should be a show of good faith - earmark funding to begin the process of formulating a plan of action to end homelessness in this budget cycle. more
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Florida House District 39 Representative Doug Bankson.
Bankson: "When decorum breaks down, so does the ability to govern effectively"
Sometimes, it’s just because we disagree, and that’s okay. In fact, it is good... as long as we don’t pick up hammers and start bashing one another out of sheer frustration.   more
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Take the high road Mayor Nelson, accept the censure and strive to do better
They say July 4th, 2023 was the hottest day on record worldwide. But in Apopka, I happen to believe that the hottest day may have been July 5th at the Apopka City Council meeting. more
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A group of silhouetted people on a public beach over orange-colored sunset sky in Siesta Key.
The heat is on in Florida as climate change lands us all in hot water
In case you hadn’t heard, Florida and the rest of the world suffered a heat wave last week, the likes of which we’ve never seen before. more
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Orange County receives $219.7 million in HUD funds to help recovery efforts from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
I will certainly advocate diligently to bring some of this funding to District 2. This is important because my office has fielded calls to help elderly residents in South Apopka with large trees falling on their homes. more
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Apopkans have the right to free speech; but should use it wisely
You, as Americans and Apopkans, have the right to free speech, however it is a freedom that should be taken seriously and used wisely.  more
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Mending broken hearts and broken homes
Finding true forgiveness and healing for a youth who has experienced a disrupted childhood happens when they’re with a stable and loving family – however they define the word “family.” more
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"If I were mayor" A citizen expresses his frustration with the progress of the Apopka City Center
This past Saturday, my wife and I were driving through town to go to KeKe's for breakfast when we passed by the proposed Apopka City Center, and, to my surprise, we didn't see anything different. more
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No more debates on balconies and left turn lanes; Apopka wants its City Center
City Center Development Timeline | Facts as I Understand Serves to highlight inconsistencies in statements and actions January/February 2016 - (Prior to my time on Council) - City Council approved … more
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This summer, storm prep is critical for Florida’s food banks
As Central Florida’s emergency food supply, Second Harvest Food Bank starts working on its storm prep checklist well in advance. When the new year begins, we’ve already begun stocking up. more
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Mangrove massacre wipes out Florida angler’s joy
Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore." more
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Steps every caring citizen can take to improve their communities
It is empowering and encouraging to see our communities and corridors improve. All it takes is an engaged citizenry and a municipal government with sufficient dollars for proper maintenance. more
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Columnist Craig Pittman does the two-step with his recycling bin.
New Florida study says recycling can help combat climate change
Pittman: "I’m glad my city still runs a curbside (or alley-side) recycling program. Some Florida cities and counties have canceled theirs." more
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Downtown Apopka
Commissioner Moore: "A successful CRA plan could result in a rebirth of downtown Apopka"
"Fortunately, in 2017, the City of Apopka created a CRA plan. This plan has many aspects and details, which, if followed, would result in a successful rebirth of downtown Apopka." more
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‘Rhetoric’ has a bad rap – but some of the original rhetoricians’ techniques can actually help foster productive conversations.
‘Rhetoric’ doesn’t need to be such an ugly word – it has a lot to teach echo-chambered America
Today, rhetoric is often associated with one-sided arguments that cater to a particular corner of an echo chamber. Writing something off as “rhetoric” is often a power play. more
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The building blocks of a successful community
I’m supremely interested in improving towns, cities, corridors, and neighborhoods. I have reported regularly in columns and on social media about sources that present best practices for growth and improvement. more
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Apopka City Budget 2023: Department Heads propose three budgets and meet with employees this cycle
Rod Olsen is a former HOA President of Rock Springs Ridge and an Apopka resident who often contributes his opinions at the Apopka City Council meetings during the public comments. more
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