290.007 – State Incentives Available in Enterprise Zones.
1290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.—The following incentives are provided by the state to encourage the revitalization of enterprise zones: (1) The enterprise zone jobs credit provided in s. 220.181. (2) The enterprise zone property tax credit provided in s. 220.182. (3) The community contribution tax credits provided in ss. 212.08, 220.183, and 624.5105. (4) The sales tax exemption […]
288.9937 – Evaluation of programs.
288.9937 Evaluation of programs.—The Office of Economic and Demographic Research shall analyze, evaluate, and determine the economic benefits, as defined in s. 288.005, of the first 3 years of the Microfinance Loan Program and the Microfinance Guarantee Program. The analysis must also evaluate the number of jobs created, the increase or decrease in personal income, and […]
290.00710 – Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Lakeland.
290.00710 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Lakeland.—The City of Lakeland may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the City of Lakeland, which zone shall encompass an area up to 10 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065, limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and the number […]
288.9961 – Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.
288.9961 Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.— (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that the sustainable adoption of broadband Internet service is critical to the economic and business development of this state and is essential for all residents of this state, libraries, schools, colleges and universities, health care providers, and community organizations. (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this […]
290.0072 – Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Winter Haven.
290.0072 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Winter Haven.—The City of Winter Haven may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the City of Winter Haven, which zone shall encompass an area up to 5 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated […]
288.9962 – Broadband Opportunity Program.
288.9962 Broadband Opportunity Program.— (1) The Broadband Opportunity Program is established within the office to award grants to applicants who seek to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of this state. The office must administer and act as fiscal agent for the program and is responsible for receiving and reviewing applications and awarding grants. (2) Subject to […]
290.00725 – Enterprise Zone Designation for the City of Ocala.
290.00725 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Ocala.—The City of Ocala may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the western portion of the city, which zone shall encompass an area up to 5 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and […]
288.9963 – Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.
288.9963 Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.— (1) The Legislature finds that there is a need for increased availability of broadband Internet access throughout this state, particularly in areas where citizens do not have access to acceptable Internet download and upload speeds, or any access at all. The lack of Internet connectivity and widespread […]
290.001 – Florida Enterprise Zone Act; Popular Name.
1290.001 Florida Enterprise Zone Act; popular name.—Sections 290.001-290.016 may be cited as the “Florida Enterprise Zone Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 42, 57, ch. 84-356; ss. 16, 37, ch. 94-136; ss. 1, 11, ch. 2005-287. 1Note.—Repealed December 31, 2015, by s. 11, ch. 2005-287.
290.002 – Legislative Findings.
1290.002 Legislative findings.—It is hereby found and declared that: (1) Within the communities of this state, there exist areas that chronically display extreme and unacceptable levels of unemployment, physical deterioration, and economic disinvestment. (2) Each such area is a blight on the community as a whole, tarnishes the image and reputation of the community in the eyes of […]