The Florida Sunshine Review spotlights the latest news on Florida open government laws and freedom of information (FOI) issues, with special emphasis on public records and open meetings developments. For similar Florida items plus mass media news, see the monthly Brechner Report from the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information at the University of Florida.

April 12, 2009

Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Kim Hackett: Venice records lawsuit costs are growing for the city …
St. Petersburg Times editorial: Keep our audio within the ears of the public …
Palm Beach Post editorial: Proposed rule change would sock public with higher costs to obtain paper transcripts of court proceedings and restrict access to cheaper audio recordings …
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, by columnist Michael Mayo: New government watchdogs find fees make playing the role a lot harder …
St. Augustine Record, by Peter Guinta: Sunshine Law complaint filed with state attorney over St. Augustine Beach commissioner’s private call …
West Volusia Beacon, by Al Everson: Deltona City Commission bans text messaging for members during its meetings …
Daytona Beach News-Journal, by Nicole Service: “Txt U later” is the rule for Deltona city commissioners …
Florida Times-Union editorial: Keep open government on the sunny side …

April 5, 2009

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Sarasota Herald-Tribune, by Kim Hackett: Venice Sunshine suit ends but legal fees remain at issue …
Pensacola News Journal: State Attorney General McCollum introduces online training on open government …
Ocala Star-Banner staff report: New Florida Web site offers training on open government …
St. Petersburg Times editorial: Pinellas public agency agrees to comply with open government laws but still keeps a foot in the dark …