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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.14.21 Another poll found Florida voters largely support the Gaming Compact recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. The poll, commissioned by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, found 68% of voters approve of the deal, which would give the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to oversee sports betting in Florida, both on their own properties and through pari-mutuels operating under their supervision. Meanwhile, just 21% disapprove. Support was strong across party ...

Tampa should start over with Rome Yard project | Editorial West Tampa redevelopment needs to be free of improper appearances.     Looking southeast at the downtown Tampa skyline from an area known as the Rome Yard on April 16, 2021. [ IVY CEBALLO | Times ] Published May 13 The city of Tampa should throw out the bids to redevelop the Rome Yard. The selection of a developer has been tainted, and there’s no sense in allowing bad appearances to discredit a project that will transform West Tampa. Starting over will cost the city time, and there’s no guarantee what developers or p...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.12.21 Good Wednesday morning. According to a new poll, Florida voters overwhelmingly support the new Gaming Compact between the state and Seminole Tribe of Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. recently signed the new Gaming Compact, which would give the Tribe exclusive control of sports betting in Florida and allow pari-mutuels to offer sports betting under the tribe’s supervision. In exchange, the state would receive a minimum of $2.5 billion in revenue in...

Ana Cruz toured Tampa with Related CEO, but they didn’t talk Rome Yard business, she says Mayor Jane Castor’s partner, a Ballard Partners lobbyist, says she just discussed art with Jorge Pérez, Related’s CEO.     Tampa Mayor Jane Castor waves as she exits the polls after she cast her ballot in person during early voting at Amalie Arena, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 in Tampa. On right is Castor's partner Ana Cruz. Also present was Castor's son Seely Bevan. After talking with reporters, Castor took photos with the Stanley Cup, won by the Tampa Bay Lightning, that was on site a...

Tampa activist Joe Robinson at center of Rome Yard controversy Robinson signed a $75,000 contract with the Tampa Housing Authority a month before initiating a controversial move during the bid process.     Joe Robinson (pointing to paper) , an engineer and lifelong West Tampa resident, talks with Leroy Moore of the Tampa Housing Authority about transportation projects planned for the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area. The two took part in a listening and learning tour that the Florida Department of Transportation organized on Nov. 30, 2018. [ Times (2018) ] Updated May 5 TAMPA �...