May 25, 2013

Cruise Chasm in Key West

Few subjects touch a nerve in Key West quite like cruise ships. The city is heavily debating whether to even study widening the main channel leading to the city's ports.

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Northrop Grumman Pain Relief

Brevard County’s pain from the shutdown of the NASA space shuttle program is getting a significant dose of relief from Northrop Grumman.

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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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Hedge funds move to Southeast Florida

Kelly Smallridge,
right, on CNBC.

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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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Business Portrait: Orlando and Orange County

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

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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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Medical Math: Treating cancer in Florida

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

[Photo: Mark Wemple]

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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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New legal trend:
'Issue spotting'

Christine Weingart (left) consults with Leigh Elliott.

[Photo: Eric Cucciaioni]

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Florida Business News

State releases FCAT scores

The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

FRIDAY PREVIEW:
Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

  • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
  • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
  • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

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Summertime at Florida's theme parks
Summertime at Florida's theme parks

A Brief look at Florida's theme parks' upcoming attractions opening this summer.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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