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A narrow window to restore local planning in Florida | Column The state Senate has at least acknowledged the problem.

If lawmakers are serious about responsible growth, the House must act on SB 840 before the session ends.

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Roses are red, violets are blue.
Tallahassee’s busy… do you know what they’re up to? 💘

Join us for our 2026 Florida Legislative Update on Feb. 11 for a live breakdown of what’s moving—and what it means for Florida’s communities.
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BREAKING: 1000 Friends of Florida has filed suit to overturn SB 180 — the law that freezes local planning statewide and blocks voter-approved protections.

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“This is the time local officials need to stand up and protect their authority and democracy.”
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🗓️ Legislative delegation meetings are happening across Florida — your chance to speak directly to your state lawmakers. With SB 180 threatening local planning rights, your voice is needed more than ever.
Visit our website for the full meeting list and registration info: 1000fof.org/priorities/r...

SB 180 doesn’t overrule your adopted comp plan.
If your plan/code was adopted before Aug 1, 2024, it still stands. Keep applying it. Keep planning.
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Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers just handed a legal sledgehammer to developers A different kind of storm is brewing in Florida as developers weaponize a new law meant to help homeowners rebuild after a hurricane.

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1000 Friends of Florida blasts new law designed for hurricane recovery development The watchdog group's legal analyst says the measure 'drastically' limits local development authority.

“With this legislation, the state has stripped away all local government home-rule authority to plan for the future and stolen the rights of citizens to help shape their communities through planning."
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🚨 BREAKING: A new legal analysis by land use attorney Richard Grosso finds that SB 180 “effectively repeals” local planning powers across Florida. We’re seeing lawsuits, invalidated plans, and serious threats to flood, stormwater, and resilience protections. 📄 Read: 1000fof.org/wp-content/u...

"Some of the state’s most respected smart-government advocates warned against the language of that legislation — at the time, Paul Owens of 1000 Friends of Florida called it a “poison pill” that could gut local comprehensive planning."

A developer is pressuring Orange County to repeal Vision 2050 and the rural boundary—both shaped by years of community input.

Residents: Tell the County Commission to stand firm before the July 15 vote.

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2025 Legislative Epilogue Email from 1000 Friends of Florida Your voice made a difference. See what we accomplished—and what comes next Dear 1000 Friends, Throughout the session, 1000 Friends of Florida stood firm in advancing

📣 This Florida Legislative Session, your advocacy made a difference.
✅ 51,000+ messages sent
✅ Advocates in 58/67 counties
✅ Thousands joined our legislative webinars
Wins are rare—but your voices helped prevent the worst and defend what matters.
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