Florida voters this year will decide whether they want to amend the state Constitution to allow citizens control over their local citys development by voting on comprehensive land-use development plans. Giving voters oversight on development in their communities sounds simple enough, but ultimately it depends on who you ask.

"It comes down to lost jobs and higher taxes. It's an unworkable amendment that will lead to confusion and more lawsuits, and ultimately a system that gets worse and not better.

As Floridians prepare to vote on Amendment 4 this November, they may have a valid sketch of the measure in real-world application with the case of St. Pete Beach, a name that pops up among arguments from advocates on both sides of the issue.

They both believe boosting jobs and improving transportation along the Interstate 4 corridor are key issues for Floridas 12th District. They also agree on states' rights when it comes to protecting our borders from the flood of illegal immigrants and shielding Floridians from health insurance mandates coming down from Washington bureaucrats.

The 2012 presidential race may be two years away, but thats not stopping tea party activists around Tampa, host city for the Republican National Convention, from getting prepared for it, even as they are fully engaged for the mid-term elections in November.