3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1193+ words) Sarasota established its Downtown Improvement District in 2008 through City Ordinance 08-4832. The city identifies it as a dependent special district with ad valorem taxes as its revenue source. Jacksonville operates the Downtown Vision Business Improvement District. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, city…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (695+ words) The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday to terminate the city’s controversial paid parking contract as soon as possible, responding to a referendum in which 75% of voters approved restrictions on the program. The citizen-initiated ordinance received 4,168 “yes” votes among 5,565 ballots…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (736+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - Paid parking has become the most divisive issue Fernandina Beach has faced in recent history. It has divided neighbors, merchants and elected officials. It has dominated City Commission meetings, generated protests and petitions, fueled accusations and eroded public…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (551+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - City voters approved a citizen-initiated ordinance Tuesday requiring voter approval before the city implements paid parking in any designated area. The vote represents a clear rejection of any future expansion of paid parking without direct approval from city…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - Scott Inglis won election to the Fernandina Beach City Commission on Tuesday, defeating former Vice Mayor Len Kreger and Staci McMonagle in the three-candidate race for Seat 4. Inglis received 2,535 votes, or 51.3%. Kreger received 1,209 votes, or 24.5%, while McMonagle received…...