[redwitch]

First I've heard of the past proposed Hospital Taxing District. Sounds like it was ugly. I get the feeling Moffitt will get ugly, too.

This is also the first I have heard that ANY event taking place in TV has to give a portion of its proceeds to Moffitt. That's just obscene. I really would love to see the Lippizaners, but not if it profits something I really don't believe in and, as yet, I really get the feeling we're going to regret Moffitt being here.

As to why Moffitt won't pay for the equipment here but not in Leesburg, my understanding is that Moffitt didn't want to come here but the Morses offered them a deal they couldn't refuse -- free land, building and equipment. And they don't even have to send their doctors here -- they can consult via phone and internet. Hey, if I were Moffitt, I'd take the deal. It's a sweet one for them.