Mayor Welch says he wants the facts about a new convention center. Here they are: if there’s real demand, private developers will step up—without a taxpayer-funded study. Let’s let the …
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July 2025
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Studying a convention center first at the Gas Plant risks repeating past mistakes that displaced residents and yielded little return. Ron Diner urges a transparent, community‑driven plan that puts housing, green …
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Let's help our kids
Our kids are way behind – why don’t we focus on what matters
by Ron Dinerby Ron DinerFlorida’s education system is in crisis—nearly half of students can’t read or do math at grade level. As the Gas Plant site is redeveloped, we have a chance to invest …

