Florida Towns Vote On Land, Cameras, Grants
Agendas for five Florida cities and two counties include phosphate mining, school moves, and a $500,000 EPA grant.
By Benjamin Bernard ·
Florida local governments are holding public meetings this week to decide on land use, infrastructure, and public health funds.
In Lakeland, the City Council will review new rezoning ordinances near Airport Road. The session begins at 9 a.m. Monday at 228 S Massachusetts Ave. Temple Terrace officials meet at 6 p.m. Monday at 11250 N 56th St. to approve the Capital Improvement Plan. That ordinance updates the five-year capital improvement strategy.
Safety Harbor City Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday at 750 Main St. The council seeks approval for a mural titled Speak Up: Let’s Talk About Mental Health. If the proposal passes, youth will paint the design on the maintenance building at Tarpon Springs City Park. The project is managed by a Florida non-profit that uses education to encourage mental health conversations.
Polk County Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 330 W Church St. in Bartow. The board will discuss rezoning specific phosphate mining areas. One proposed development covers nearly 120 acres. The County Attorney also requests approval to opt in to the Albertsons Settlement for opioid litigation. Albertsons Companies announced that settlement in April 2026.
Pasco County School Board meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at 7205 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes. The board discusses consolidating and relocating Fox Hollow Elementary School. If approved, the change takes effect for the 2027-2028 school year.
Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. at 1 Apex Rd. The board will approve a historical marker at the Sarasota Audubon Society nature center. New Port Richey City Council meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 5919 Main Street. The council looks to establish three red light cameras along U.S. 19.
Tampa City Council meets Thursday at 9 a.m. at 315 E Kennedy Blvd. No agenda has been published yet. St. Petersburg City Council meets Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at 175 5th St N. An ordinance proposes restricting motor boats at Coquina Lagoon Park. Sail and oar boats are exempt. The council also approves increased funds for childhood homelessness services. Clearwater City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m. at 100 N Osceola Ave. to approve a $500,000 EPA grant. The funds support brownfield assessment and redevelopment from 2026 to 2031.
Source: WMNF
