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Dade Commissioner Divided Over Marlins Stadium Fate As They Pore Over Contracts

A week after receiving three-inch binders packed with five Marlins ballpark contracts, it appears most of Miami-Dade's 13 commissioners are holed up dissecting the elements of the $515-plus million stadium…

Cashstrapped Miamidade Courts Hampering Business Community

Budget cuts to the state's court systems have created a backlog of cases that is clogging the cogs of the already economically troubled business community, players say.…

Miamidade General Funds Could Be Tapped To Build Marlins Stadium If Other Sources Fall Short

General county funds could be spent to build a Marlins ballpark should designated tourism and sports taxes fall short.…

Expectations Should Be Tempered For Federal Stimulus Some Officials Say

It's time to get real when it comes to the anticipated federal economic stimulus package, some local officials say.…

Dade Manager Says New Marlins Stadium Deal Sweetens County Pot

Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami and the Florida Marlins have agreed upon five contracts that, with commissioners' approval, would seal the deal for a new retractable-roof ballpark. …

Some Miamidade Commissioners Fear Negative Result If Impact Fee Moratorium Proposal Comes To Fruition

Outlawing localities from collecting impact fees for the next three years could help keep Florida's economy moving during the recession, the state senator proposing the ban says.…

Miamidade Oks First Road Impact Fee Hike In 15 Years

Miami-Dade County's road impact fees are to rise for the first time in 15 years after commissioners approved a hike last week, some torn over whether developers can handle added…

Marlins Stadium Agreements Include Escape Clauses For All Parties

Miami-Dade County, Miami and the Florida Marlins are ready to play ball, with overdue baseball stadium agreements ready for commissions' votes next month. Still, until June 30 all players could…

Dade Commission Chairman Moss Overhauls County Committees Names Chairs

Miami-Dade's committee system has been revamped by Commission Chair Dennis Moss.…

Some In Miamidade See Competition In Panamatopanhandle Shipping Route

Some Miami-Dade commissioners are warily eyeing the Florida Panhandle as competition for international trade.…

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