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Sagging economy slows plans for 'Flamingo Crossings' at Disney Just beyond the western entrance to Walt Disney World, construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a new network of roads complete with utility lines, street lamps and palm trees — but not a single building. The empty streetscape...

Could AirTran charge for seat assignments? CFO says it's a growth area ATLANTA (AP) — AirTran Airways sees more opportunity to increase revenue from add-on fees it charges passengers. Chief Financial Officer Arne Haak told an investor conference Thursday that customers want the cheapest fare when they buy their tickets, but seem...

Disney World prepares to link Wide World of Sports with ESPN Walt Disney World is about to transform its Wide World of Sports athletic complex to link it with ESPN, the Walt Disney Co.’s cable-sports juggernaut. In a multimillion-dollar rebranding effort, Disney is outfitting the 220-acre venue with dozens of high-definition...

Disney reports eight injuries in 3rd quarter; all other parks report none Walt Disney World reported eight guest injuries during the third quarter of the year, according to updated state filings, most of which occurred following rides on various thrill attractions. But for the second quarter in a row, none of the...

'New' monorail train goes into service at Disney World Monorail Teal, the “new” train built by Walt Disney World using the undamaged remains of two trains that collided this summer, is officially in service. “Teal is now up and running,” Disney spokeswoman Zoraya Suarez said this morning. More here.

The Buzz-Florida Politics

The next Kennedy generation to challenge Alex Sink? There's been lots of Buzz lately about Anthony Kennedy Shriver of Miami - son of Sargent and Eunice, brother of Maria - running for Florida governor. We haven't heard back from him, but it sounds like he is very seriously...

Charlie Crist, Scott Rothstein Q&A redux Here's three day's-worth of Q-and-A between the press (Miami Herald, St. Petersburg Times, Palm Beach Post and Bay News 9) and Gov. Charlie Crist re: His relationship with accused Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein: Q: Why did Rothstein give you so...

Jerry Melvin wants old House seat back, takes shot at Ray Sansom Jerry Melvin, a longtime House Republican who faced terms limits in 2002 and paved the way for Ray Sansom, plans to run for his old seat. A story in the Destin Log quoted Melvin as saying he would seek changes...

Haridop to senators: Beware consequences of redistrict amendment Sen. Mike Haridopolos, chair of the Senate's redistricting committee, has sent a letter to all senators informing them of the "concern" several committee members have on the "potential adverse affects" that proposed constitutional amendments will have on Florida voters, "particularly...

Crist has 'extremely high' confidence in Greer Gov. Charlie Crist says he stands by Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer in the face of a steady drumbeat of noise about Greer's leadership and handling of party finances. "Extremely high" is how Crist described his level of confidence in...