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What you need to know about Florida today
› Venice council to consider new development services fees
Venice City Council members will consider a proposed new schedule of fees for Development Services, something that had been planned for last March but was bumped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One thing prompting the discussion is an analysis by MGT Consulting Group that showed that, while building permit fees bring in more than required to service clients, fees related to the planning department do not cover even half the cost of the work required.
› JEA rescinds St. Johns River Power Park redevelopment solicitation
JEA halted its search for a master developer for 2,000 acres, including the St. Johns River Power Park and surrounding parcels, as the utility’s CEO plans to reengage JaxPort officials and other community leaders about redeveloping the property. Jacksonville’s municipal electric and water utility issued a notice Jan. 21 formally rescinding a request for qualifications to solicit interest from companies internationally to determine the best use for the northern Duval County property.
› Bank completes $30 million headquarters project
The new headquarters of FineMark National Bank & Trust, a $30 million project on the site that formerly housed The Atrium Executive Center, has been completed. Fort Myers-based Stevens Construction oversaw the project, at 8695 College Parkway in Fort Myers.
› Florida, Tampa Bay, ranked high in defense spending in 2019
Florida and Tampa Bay ranked high in defense contract and payroll spending in fiscal year 2019 according to a new Department of Defense report. It comes as no surprise to those in the government contract industry here in Tampa Bay where local political leaders and others work to promote the area as a military-friendly business center.
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