The highs and lows this week from around Tampa Bay and Florida
Voter access, studentsâ rights, monkeying with teachersâ money and the Skyway lights
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A real display of community pride. It took some arm-twisting, but the Florida Department of Transportation illuminated the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in rainbow colors for LGBTQ Pride Month, and donât we all agree it looks beautiful? The DOT initially said no, citing bulbs or paperwork or some other excuse, but reversed course under pressure last month. Itâs good to see the regionâs iconic bridge project a symbol of self-worth and equity. And the outcome is a testament to public engagement. It reflects the peopleâs power to get the government to react. Now how about some mass transit?
Florida town accidentally sells municipal water tower
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This Florida Town Accidentally Sold Its Own Water Tower
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