Florida

Tampa Factory Transforming Into Housing

A non-profit group is planning to renovate an abandoned cigar factory into new apartments.

December 1, 2000 - The Tampa Tribune

Miami's Landmark Arts Center In Jeopardy

A budget gap is making public officials think twice before going ahead with the proposed signature performing arts center.

November 17, 2000 - The Miami Herald

Islands Of Luxury

Developers in Florida are using public bond money to build large master-planned exclusive communities on the fringe.

November 12, 2000 - The Orlando Sentinel

Developers And Conservationists Can Be Friends

In Southwest Florida, a housing development is banking on the surrounding nature to attract buyers, and working to protect it.

November 11, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Florida Voters To Decide Whether To Take A Fast Train

Florida voters will decide whether they want a high-speed railway system in the state.

November 6, 2000 - The New York Times

House Set To Vote On Everglades Restoration Bill

The Everglades restoration bill enters political waters.

November 4, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

In Everglades, a Chance for Redemption

The Congress once assigned the Corps of Engineers to drain the Everglades; now it may ask the Corps to restore the Everglades and revive its ecosystem in the most ambitious environmental restoration effort ever.

September 25, 2000 - The Washington Post

Florida's Beach Sand Ordinances

Hurricane-battered Florida counties are replenishing their eroded shorelines. Is the replacement sand just as good?

September 15, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Florida Puts Rail On The Fast Track

Ignoring official disinterest, Florida residents will vote on whether to build high-speed rail liking five cities.

August 22, 2000 - The Christian Science Monitor

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