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Derek Gilliam

Jacksonville, Sarasota
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I'm a reporter covering real estate at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. You can contact me at DGilliam@gannett.com or my cell 407-765-5857.
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Suncoast Searchlight: Lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care?

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By Derek Gilliam
| WSLR-LP (Sarasota, FL) Verified
Report examines local lawmakers’ voting records on state preemption. By Derek Gilliam/Suncoast Searchlight Original Air Date: July 15, 2026 Host: A Suncoast Searchlight report examines local lawmakers’ voting records on state preemption. It concludes that there’s been few consequences for the region’s elected state-level officials for taking a hatchet to local government’s home rule powers. Here’s Derek Gilliam with the report.
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Suncoast lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care? Original

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By Derek Gilliam, Alice Herman Verified
| Bradenton Herald Verified
On a late afternoon in May, Sarasota County’s statehouse liaison explained to a group of residents how a controversial state law required county staff to approve large apartment projects despite heavy opposition. It was one of five workshops the Sarasota County Commission organized after several developers filed proposals under the Live Local Act. The property owners aimed to build large-scale apartments in rural areas where county regulations would otherwise not have permitted them.
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Flush Smart: 7 Tips for Good Bathroom Etiquette

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By Dawn Kitterman Verified, Derek Gilliam, Alice Herman Verified
| The Bradenton Times Verified
(Feature Impact) Relationships and plumbing have something in common: they can both benefit from practicing smarter bathroom habits. Whether you're sharing a household with your family, a partner or roommates, good etiquette in these frequently shared spaces can save everyone's sanity - just like rethinking your flushing routines can save your pipes.
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