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Compassionate Code Enforcement in Cape Coral

Martin County considering competing against Comcast for broadband cable customers
Quote from article:  "We're the little guy; they're the giant," Ciampi said. "It would be similar to other municipalities that run their own (electric) utilities competing against FPL. I think that makes perfect sense that the county look at opportunities for revenue generation that does not involve taxpayers."

Bondholders Left in the Dark - Concern Grows Over Lack of Disclosure by State and Local Governments
Quote from WSJ article: "Amid governments' financial woes, meanwhile, angry investors are finding themselves blindsided by bad news.  Those concerns are reflected in a forthcoming study that shows that public issuers routinely file information about their financial health well beyond the date they promise to bondholders, if at all."

West Palm Beach - Top City for hospital care in nation?