Laurence Reisman

Sebastian City Council meeting has good, bad and ugly segments. Treasure Coast Newspapers There was good, bad and ugly the other night at Sebastian City Council.

Orlando hosted five World Cup games in 1994. Now there are seven in Miami. Treasure Coast Newspapers

Florida will host seven World Cup games in Miami, but tickets were too expensive compared to 1994 in Orlando. Then the event became more than a game.

Brightline's long-discussed Stuart station plans are colliding with a bigger issue: the company's finances.

Florida could have useful statewide train service via Brightline, but financial limitations, conflict with rail owners raise doubt for Stuart station.

Florida annexation strategy moves to Sebastian, where leaders want to control their destiny. What they do will impact Vero Beach, Fellsmere, county.

Florida plans to scrap property taxes for homesteaders could dramatically upend base that built, supports our communities. Treasure Coast Newspapers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seems out of touch with Average Joe, who could shoulder burden of local government services with his property tax ideas.

Florida gerrymandering puts Vero Beach area in a heartland congressional district. Local races heat up in St Lucie, Indian River, Martin counties.

Hogan Yards in Florida is an ode to old-world brewing, social values, citrus and Vero Beach history. Its unique treasures are now open to the public.