Growth

Opponents say Lakewood Ranch Southeast would create urban sprawl and overload two-lane roads while one commissioner said "we want to protect our environment."

"Dreams in the New Century" covers important events from 2000 to 2010.

Manatee County is now the 6th fastest growing county in Florida. One commissioner said the county should focus less on sprawl and more on building up urban areas like Bradenton.

A new forecast released earlier this month by the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida also says housing starts in the state will pick up.

While Florida and Texas continued to see significant population increases, the nation’s growth rate was 0.1 percent, the lowest rate ever.

A bill now awaiting the governor's signature could spur new development that doesn't fit into existing growth plans. Opponents fear it may lead to more urban sprawl.

By Steve NewbornIn 1950, Manatee County had 34,000 people. Today, there are around 400,000. In another generation, it's expected to have more people than…

This week on Florida Matters, we talk about zoning and how it affects the way our state manages growth.It may sound mundane, but zoning and building…

This week on Florida Matters, we talk about zoning and how it affects the way our state manages growth.It may sound mundane, but zoning and building…

The University of South Florida's planned Institute of Applied Engineering will build its headquarters at the re-developed University Mall in Tampa.An…

Growth is no stranger to Florida. The state is a magnet for snowbirds, immigrants and sun-seekers. But will too much growth crowd out what people come…

Growth is no stranger to Florida. The state is a magnet for snowbirds, immigrants and sun-seekers. But will too much growth crowd out what people come…