Broward County is the first county of substantial size to do so. The 10 largest counties generate 80 percent of the work.

Mergers generate substantial synergies.

The Villages has the largest bicycle club in the two-county area. They're a high user of these types of facilities, and it's in their best interest to advance this type of transportation.

About 98 percent of villagers first come to me when they get sick. They only go to a county hospital when I can't cure their illness.

Because we have 100 percent, you cant get higher than that. So out of the 58 counties that have jails, the worst we can do is tie. We are the best,

The problem that we're facing is not unique to Hernando County. All 67 counties in the state are facing this issue of dramatically increased costs and not enough revenue to maintain levels of service.