""We're going to take a full look at it," Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos said recently.

The "it" is bringing destination resort gaming to the Sunshine State.

During the 2011 Legislature, Sen. Dennis Jones, R-Seminole, introduced — but then withdrew — a bill that would have allowed five destination resorts, with full casinos, around the state. Now, in advance of the 2012 Legislature, Haridopolos is laying the groundwork to help shepherd a similar proposal through the Senate. Toward this objective, Haridopolos told The Associated Press he changed the membership of a key Senate committee to ensure the gaming bill gets a floor vote.

Destination gaming resorts in the Sunshine State?

This is a bad bet."

Get the Story:
Editorial: What price is Florida willing to pay to add destination resort casinos to its already plentiful gaming options? (The Stuart News 9/30)

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