Growth

As of July 1, when individuals or groups challenge their local comprehensive plans or their amendments, the “prevailing” parties will be able to recover legal fees

The bill would make it prohibitively expensive for most citizens to fight changes to a county's comprehensive growth plans.

Of the 100 largest metro areas rated by Lending Tree, two other Florida cities made the top 10: Jacksonville was No. 5 and North Port was No. 6.

The bill could mean residents who lose a challenge by developers to change growth laws could face big legal bills.

"Dreams in the New Century" covers important events from 2000 to 2010.

While Florida and Texas continued to see significant population increases, the nation’s growth rate was 0.1 percent, the lowest rate ever.

A bill now awaiting the governor's signature could spur new development that doesn't fit into existing growth plans. Opponents fear it may lead to more urban sprawl.

By Steve NewbornIn 1950, Manatee County had 34,000 people. Today, there are around 400,000. In another generation, it's expected to have more people than…

This week on Florida Matters, we talk about zoning and how it affects the way our state manages growth.It may sound mundane, but zoning and building…

This week on Florida Matters, we talk about zoning and how it affects the way our state manages growth.It may sound mundane, but zoning and building…

The University of South Florida's planned Institute of Applied Engineering will build its headquarters at the re-developed University Mall in Tampa.An…

Growth is no stranger to Florida. The state is a magnet for snowbirds, immigrants and sun-seekers. But will too much growth crowd out what people come…