Florida lawmaker pushes port change despite what people want

By: Craig Pittman

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 2,060

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Facing foul weather, the old sailors would always say, “Any port in a storm.” But what if the port is the cause of the storm?

Right now, big controversies are blowing up over two of Florida’s 16 ports. One has gotten statewide coverage, but I think the other one is more intriguing.

The one that’s gotten the most ink concerns a 328-acre island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. The owners of this parcel, adjacent …

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