Florida is a dynamic mix of eight economic development regions.
Florida unemployment rate drops despite huge loss of jobs
Florida lost a whopping 127,400 jobs last month as Hurricane Irma swept through, according to state figures released Friday.
Recovery fund established for Florida growers impacted by Hurricane Irma
The Help Growers Rebuild Fund will expedite payment of all invoices to growers based in Florida, regardless of due date.
Sarasota joins bidding for new Amazon headquarters
With the clock winding down, the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County worked to submit a bid to snag Amazon’s $5 billion second headquarters.
2010 oil spill funds remain elusive for coastal counties
Only three of Florida's 23 Gulf Coast counties have received a pot of oil spill money over which the counties have the most control
Collier County unable to support Arthrex's growth
When Collier County Commission Chairwoman Penny Taylor heard of Arthrex's plans to expand in South Carolina, she wasn't surprised. She was disappointed.
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