Growth

The 15-acre lagoon was built in the Mirada community near Interstate 75 and State Road 52 in San Antonio.

Growth can be the lifeblood of any region. But managing growth is a balancing act that can provide opportunity — while putting a strain on the area's roads and resources.

Polk is also the seventh-fastest growing county in the country, driven by a younger demographic, according to a study.

Nearly one quarter of the funds would go toward road construction.

A recent Florida Atlantic University study shows the average rent in the Tampa Bay region is around $2,100 a month.

The project includes a new YMCA, hotel, multi-family housing, and retail space.

As of July 1, when individuals or groups challenge their local comprehensive plans or their amendments, the “prevailing” parties will be able to recover legal fees

The bill would make it prohibitively expensive for most citizens to fight changes to a county's comprehensive growth plans.

The president of the Sarasota/Manatee Realtors Association attributes it to the number of people moving to Florida following the pandemic.

The joint report from the University of Florida and 1000 Friends of Florida found a 23% increase in population and just under a foot of sea rise by 2040 could wipe out a million acres of undeveloped land.

Of the 100 largest metro areas rated by Lending Tree, two other Florida cities made the top 10: Jacksonville was No. 5 and North Port was No. 6.

The bill could mean residents who lose a challenge by developers to change growth laws could face big legal bills.