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    Briefs

    Briefs are plain-language context on a single thing in town — what it actually is, set against what's been carried over from headlines about very different cases. A brief doesn't accuse anyone; it separates what's on the public record from what isn't, and every claim ties to a primary source you can check.

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    When a Local Government Breaks Its Own Rule, Who Enforces It?

    Florida law gives residents real tools when a city or CRA breaks a state statute — open meetings, public records, ethics. Far fewer exist when the same body breaks its own bylaws, purchasing policy, or a state rule that was never built with a state-level check attached. This brief lays out all three categories.

    Governance · Accountability Mechanisms

    What the CRA Was Built to Do — and Where the Money Goes Now

    The CRA was created to beautify Eatonville, build its heritage corridor, and help residents improve their properties. This brief documents how that emphasis has shifted toward property acquisition and home construction — and what residents actually find when they go looking for help today.

    Governance · CRA Programs & Budget

    What the data center on Wymore Road actually is — and what it isn't.

    There's been real concern about HostDime's building next to I-4 after recent coverage. Asking questions about something new in town is fair. Here's plain information to separate what's real from what's carried over from headlines about very different projects.

    Development · HostDime, Wymore Road