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The Homestead City Council made pivotal decisions and deferrals during their November 19 meeting, including the approval of Children's Trust subcontracts and critical budget amendments.

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At-a-glance: key votes and deferrals from Homestead City Council meeting, Nov. 19, 2025
Council approved Children's Trust subcontracts, several procurement and budget items, and deferred multiple land-use applications and a CRA acquisition item; the council extended due diligence on the proposed 406 Washington purchase and deferred the CRA down payment.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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In a heated debate, the Homestead City Council voted to extend the due diligence period on the Goodyear property acquisition, raising concerns about environmental risks and appraisal discrepancies.

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Council extends due diligence on proposed purchase of 406 Washington after environmental concerns
After receiving phase-1 environmental material near the meeting, the Homestead Council voted to extend due diligence through Feb. 27 (with seller sign-off) and require a phase-2 invasive study and a third appraisal before deciding whether to proceed with a $1M CRA down-payment and issuing debt.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Homestead City Council has just approved vital funding for local nonprofits to provide essential services for families affected by violence, marking a significant step toward community safety and support.

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Homestead Council OKs subcontract awards for Children's Trust grants after nonprofits present services
After presentations by five local nonprofits, the Homestead City Council approved subcontractor agreements to implement a Children's Trust grant to support families exposed to violence, while one councilmember voted no citing past alleged misconduct at a provider's offices.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Residents are demanding action as the booming bass from Sugar Shack disrupts their homes, causing sleepless nights and health concerns.

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Neighbors press Bonita Springs council to tighten noise rules after repeated complaints about amplified bass from Sugar Shack
Multiple residents told the council Sugar Shack's amplified bass penetrates homes and causes vibration, citing sheriff measurements and their own meter/video recordings; they urged code changes to allow low‑frequency (dBC) enforcement and closer measurement points.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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The Bonita Springs City Council has unanimously updated its 10-year Water Facilities Supply Work Plan, paving the way for enhanced water management in the region!

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Bonita Springs adopts updated 10-year water supply facilities plan after state and district review
The Bonita Springs City Council voted unanimously to adopt an amendment updating the city’s 10-year Water Facilities Supply Work Plan after staff incorporated technical comments from the state land-planning agency and the regional water management district.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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The Design Review Board has given the green light for a stunning facade makeover of the Chabad statewide headquarters, incorporating culturally significant design elements to honor its identity.

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Design board approves revised Chabad facade at 1140 Alton Road with conditions on materials
The Design Review Board approved a revised facade for the statewide Chabad headquarters at 1140 Alton Road on Nov. 20 after the applicant replaced an asphalt roof with slate, added brick veneer on corner modules, and proposed cast‑stone details; staff will review final samples and materials for consistency with the board’s direction.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Miami Beach's Design Review Board faced a heated debate as they approved a new waterfront residence's paver variance but rejected a controversial air-conditioning request that sparked concerns over city policy and future living space.

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Miami Beach design board allows perforated pavers and larger elevator but rejects aluminum trellis; air‑conditioning variance withdrawn
The Design Review Board on Nov. 20 approved a perforated concrete grid under pervious pavers and a 3‑foot elevator bulkhead for a 94 Palm Avenue project, denied an aluminum trellis variance and saw the applicant withdraw a request to air‑condition an understory equipment room amid concerns about precedent and the code’s intent.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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A new private marina campus on Terminal Island has been approved, but with a $230,000 shoreline mitigation fee and the Coast Guard's watchful eye on operational details!

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Design board approves private Terminal Island marina for 1 Island Park LLC with $230,000 shoreline mitigation and Coast Guard coordination
The board approved a private marina campus on Terminal Island (a private, non‑public marina primarily for one owner) and included a recommended shoreline mitigation payment of roughly $230,000; the U.S. Coast Guard asked the applicant to coordinate on lighting and rooftop access for line‑of‑sight equipment.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Lee County just approved a controversial industrial rezoning on Luckett Road, sparking concerns about potential flooding from neighboring residents!

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Lee County OKs Luckett Road industrial rezoning after stormwater debate
The Lee County Board approved rezoning for the Luckett Road IPD (DCI202400039), about 6.35 acres, after neighboring residents raised stormwater and flooding concerns and the applicant’s engineer described detention, berming and a piped outfall to meet county and South Florida Water Management District requirements.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Martin County's innovative artificial reef program is transforming recycled materials into vibrant marine habitats, with a massive 277-foot vessel recently sunk to create the Boo Macaulay Artificial Reef.

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Martin County hosts describe artificial reef program and recent vessel sinking
Podcast hosts outlined Martin County’s artificial reef program — more than 160 reef sites along the Treasure Coast — and described a recently sunk 277-foot vessel that will become the Boo Macaulay Artificial Reef; coordinates and program history will be posted in show notes.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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The Osceola County School Board has just approved a game-changing rezoning plan for a new high school set to open in 2026, aiming to ease overcrowding and accommodate thousands of students!

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Board approves rezoning plan tied to new Osceola County high school opening in August 2026
The Osceola County School Board approved a districtwide rezoning plan to create attendance zones for a new high school opening in August 2026; staff projected the new school would open at roughly 51% capacity (about 1,284 students) and reach about 73% capacity within three years.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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After a thorough ethics review, Pembroke Pines has appointed Mark Lebeskind to the Police & Fire Pension Board—ensuring local expertise guides public safety funds.

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After ethics review, commission appoints Mark Lebeskind to Police & Fire Pension Board
Following a withdrawn earlier nominee and an independent legal review that found no statutory conflict, the commission nominated and unanimously confirmed local resident Mark Lebeskind to the Police & Fire Pension Board to fill a two‑year term.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Community members are demanding urgent action to ensure safe, supportive schools, affordable dress codes, and protections for immigrant families in Osceola County.

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Parents, students and community members urge action on ESE supports, dress code affordability and immigration protections during Osceola board public comment
During public comment at the Nov. 18 meeting, speakers raised concerns about recent ESE inclusion changes and staff reductions, presented a student petition with ~2,400 signatures seeking dress-code changes, and urged clearer guidance and protections around ICE interactions at schools.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Palm Bay City Council just made significant moves on budget amendments, property easements, and stormwater fee reductions—changes that could impact homeowners and local agriculture!

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Council approves routine budget amendment, multiple easement vacations, stormwater exemption and road design agreements
The council passed a second reading of a quarterly budget amendment, approved multiple property-easement vacates for residential pool or yard improvements, adopted a stormwater-fee resolution for small agricultural parcels, and authorized FDOT PD&E agreements for road widenings; procurement awards for lagoon baffle boxes were also approved.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Tampa's upcoming redistricting process could reshape local representation ahead of the 2027 election, and the planning commission is inviting your input on four potential map alternatives.

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Planning commission outlines redistricting timeline, four alternatives ahead of 2027 election
Planning commission staff presented four redistricting alternatives and a public schedule, saying the process will move whole precincts and aims to reduce the population deviation from 8.36% to 5% before the 2027 municipal election.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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The Palm Bay Police Department has achieved a flawless reaccreditation, showcasing their commitment to excellence and officer wellness with the launch of Project 129!

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Palm Bay Police receive second 'Excelsior' reaccreditation; council honors wellness initiative
The city council unanimously approved reaccreditation for the Palm Bay Police Department, marking its second Excelsior status. Chief Mario Augello highlighted department wellness efforts and a new fitness center, Project 129, while council praised the department’s compliance with accreditation standards.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Residents of Palm Bay are demanding transparency from their council over controversial license-plate readers and calling for action to secure the safe return of a local teen detained abroad.

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Residents press Palm Bay council on ALPR 'Flock' cameras and call for action on detained resident
Multiple residents urged the council to review the city’s contract and data-sharing for Flock automatic license-plate readers and asked the council to issue a resolution seeking the safe return of Mohammed Ibrahim, a Palm Bay youth they say has been detained abroad.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Pembroke Pines has taken a crucial step to secure affordable housing by adopting an emergency ordinance for Pines Place, allowing more time to finalize negotiations with state authorities.

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Pembroke Pines approves emergency ordinance to extend Pines Place sublease as parties finalize deal
The City Commission unanimously adopted emergency ordinance 2025‑18 to authorize a sixth amendment to a sub‑sublease affecting the Pines Place affordable workforce housing property, allowing more time for final approvals with the state and Department of Environmental Protection ahead of an anticipated closing.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Panama City commissioners are taking bold steps to ensure fair treatment in city land sales, aiming to streamline offers while boosting affordable housing initiatives.

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Panama City commissioners review standardized process for disposing city land to streamline offers and boost affordable housing
At a virtual workshop, Panama City commissioners and staff discussed creating a standard, transparent process for unsolicited offers and RFPs for city-owned parcels, prioritizing residential affordability, sealed bids, appraisal timing, and centralizing proposals in purchasing. Staff reported 15 unsolicited offers currently on file.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Melbourne Beach is set to interview five finalists for the town manager position, following a competitive search that attracted 70 applicants from across the nation!

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Melbourne Beach narrows town-manager interview pool to five candidates, schedules Dec. 19 interviews
After a presentation by recruitment firm MGT, the Melbourne Beach Commission voted to invite five finalists for in-person town manager interviews and set a Dec. 19 interview day. The commission agreed to a sequestered process with standardized questions provided to commissioners the morning of the interviews.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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Panama City just approved a significant increase in water and wastewater connection fees to fund crucial upgrades, but there's a plan to ease the financial burden on homeowners and builders!

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Panama City adopts phased increases to water and wastewater connection fees, directs hardship payment policy
The Panama City Commission on Nov. 18 approved ordinance 32-74 to raise connection (impact) fees to $1,350 per ERC for water and $1,610 per ERC for wastewater and ordered a tiered rollout and staff policy for payment assistance for mandated hookups. The change is intended to fund needed capital upgrades and will phase in through 2028.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Big changes are coming to Anchorage as the Advisory Committee sets ambitious goals for a fully operational mooring field and explores exciting ferry services!

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Anchorage Advisory Committee adopts objectives; members begin ferry and Mound House coordination
The committee adopted three priorities — full mooring-field functionality, promotion/education and partnership with related projects — and discussed coordinating with the Arches development and the Freeland family on a required ferry service and Mound House docking options.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The Anchorage Advisory Committee is tackling rising concerns over mooring safety and environmental risks, pushing for education over enforcement to protect our waters.

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Anchorage Advisory Committee urges education, better tracking as mooring-field use rises
The Anchorage Advisory Committee heard a staff update showing increased anchorage use and two sunken vessels in removal, and it pressed for rental-operator education and more predictable enforcement of slow-speed and no-wake rules. Members emphasized outreach to rental companies and public education rather than primarily punitive measures.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Daytona Beach is set to transform its skyline with a groundbreaking 21-story condominium project, but not without some heated community concerns about its impact!

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Planning Board approves major site plan for 21-story, 165-unit Daytona Beach Condominiums
The Planning Board approved a two-phase site plan for the Daytona Beach Condominiums: a two-story sales center (phase 1) and a 21-story, 165-unit residential tower with a three-level parking garage (phase 2). Staff said the project meets T1 zoning and LDC dimensional standards; neighbors raised concerns about setbacks, infrastructure and landscaping.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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The Daytona Beach Planning Board just took a significant step toward enhancing community support by recommending the addition of certified recovery residences to the city's reasonable-accommodation procedures.

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Planning Board forwards text amendment to add certified recovery residences to reasonable-accommodation procedures
To comply with Florida Senate Bill 954, the Planning Board recommended adding certified recovery residences to the Land Development Code's reasonable-accommodation procedures; staff said a more comprehensive LDC amendment addressing spacing and Fair Housing Act compliance will be brought next month. The board voted to forward interim language to the City Commission.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:13 AM