May 19, 2013

Naples' Persian Flavors

Boulevardiers who stroll past the Irish pubs, euro bistros, English tearooms and all-American ice cream and fudge shops this season in Naples will find that Fifth Avenue South takes a new turn...

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Reality check for Pensacola's Downtown Technology Park

"We have to reprioritize." — Jim Hizer, President and CEO of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Katie King / Pensacola News Journal

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Hedge funds move to Southeast Florida

Kelly Smallridge,
right, on CNBC.

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Medical Math: Treating cancer in Florida

Dr. Sandy Anderson formulates mathematical models of a cancer's behavior.

[Photo: Mark Wemple]

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Business Portrait: Orlando and Orange County

The broad outlines of Orlando's economy are now well-defined.

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New legal trend:
'Issue spotting'

Christine Weingart (left) consults with Leigh Elliott.

[Photo: Eric Cucciaioni]

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Small Business Toolbox

Set yourself up for success by following these tips and tricks from the experts.

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A region-by-region
look at Florida's economy

Click for profiles of
· Northwest Florida
· North Central Florida

Photo: The National Flight Academy opened in Pensacola last year.

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Florida's Hispanic population

An in-depth look at diversity in Hispanic communities.

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Viva Florida 500 Travel Guide

There's much to see and do as Florida commemorates the 500-year anniversary of Ponce de León arriving on its eastern shore.

Are you ready to explore?

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The Mission Culture in North Florida

Photo: A re-creation of the Mission San Luis in Tallahassee. Story here.

This story is part of our series on Hispanics in Florida.

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Florida Icon:
Toni Jennings

The former lieutenant governor and legislator talks about her life in both public and private arenas.

[Photo: Doug Scaletta]

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Jacksonville U: Positioned for growth

Meet the university's new president, Tim Cost, and find out what his plans are.

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Horseplay at Florida polo clubs

Megan Flynn instructs a student at Sarasota Polo Club.

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In the smiley-face business

Founder Scott Gerber
with his Tube Dudes.

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Florida Business News

Florida posts lowest jobless rate since 2008

The rate dropped from 7.5 percent in March and 8.9 percent from last year at this time, according to data released this morning.

Zillow: South Florida homebuyers break even in 2 years

It will take less time for buyers to recoup closing costs in areas such as South Florida, where real estate prices are likely to rise the fastest.

Massive new Miami convention center and hotel in the works

A big player in downtown Miami development has solidified plans to build a major, privately financed convention center topped by a massive, 1,800-room hotel.

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Florida Trend Video Pick

Disney helps young cancer patients become princesses for a day
Disney helps young cancer patients become princesses for a day

The girls all have leukemia. Chemotherapy, long hospital stays and sometimes surgery consume their days.

But for a few hours Wednesday, they became royalty.

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