By Sharon Calvert (reprinted from Eye on Tampa Bay) There was a packed room at PSTA last Friday at the TMA meeting where Jacobs Engineering presented a draft of their regional Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) proposal to TMA members. The TMA members represent the MPO’s from Hillsborough, Pinellas …
By Jim Bleyer Community leaders in 218 American cities woke up Friday wondering why the top executives at internet retailing giant Amazon failed to recognize their hometown’s unparalleled assets and bounty of virtues. Despite the announced winnowing of the field to 20 cities, the competition has always been about …
By Jim Bleyer Milos Columbo identified 007 as possessing that quality in the James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only” but he could just as well have been describing Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. While his Democratic primary opponents Philip Levine and Gwen Graham are relying on piles of money …
By Sharon Calvert (excerpts from Eye on Tampa Bay) Term limits are restrictions. They are imposed to restrict and limit the number of years or terms someone may serve in the same office. Term limits are imposed so that one person cannot hold an office for life and …
U By Jim Bleyer An insurance executive opening a modest, independent agency would spend thousands of dollars on creative talent to devise an appropriate catchy name and logo. An owner of a new sandwich shop or dry cleaning establishment would make a similar investment. Apparently the folks at Strategic …
By Beth Eriksen Shoup (from the Ybor City Stogie) Editor’s note: This is particularly timely as the only two announced candidates for Tampa mayor are a billionaire and someone who boasts that he knows billionaires. We are at a dangerous tipping point between the power of organized wealth and …
by Jim Bleyer Greed, power, and retribution are propelling a behind-the-scenes struggle between two high-profile heavyweights that could prevent Tampa from fulfilling its potential as a top tier American city. That goal has proven elusive considering the present business and political climate …
By Tom Rask (reprinted from the Tampa Bay Guardian) Barry S. Edwards is a member of the Poynter Foundation board of directors and (according to their bio of him) also a “frequent guest on several of the local Tampa Bay market political shows.” However, while a professor at FSU …
