Florida Icon: Howard C. Tibbals
Tibbals is a philanthropist and benefactor of the Ringling Circus Museum.
Ex-pig farmer savors a bittersweet victory
Driving profits:
Today's car business in Florida
Billion-dollar auto dealership groups in Florida face challenges.
Fruit and vegetable production grow Florida's economy
Farming contributes more than $7.5 billion to the state's economy.
Florida-based national brands
Profiles of Florida-based companies with national, or international, name identity.
Florida mergers, acquisitions and IPOs
Fidelity National Financial of Jacksonville acquired Lender Processing Services.
Financing the
real estate boom
in Miami-Dade
Ezra Katz runs Aztec Group, which arranges financing for projects such as Hyatt Place.
1 out of 5 Floridians still lack health insurance
Nearly one out of five Floridians still lack health insurance, despite people being able to sign up this year for coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Apartment rents rising as demand heats up
Apartment rents are a rising, driven higher by strong demand from former homeowners and young professionals.
Florida business leaders call for immigration reform
The Florida Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Florida joined forces with faith-based leaders to call for national immigration reform.
Libertarian could help determine Florida’s next governor
Libertarians have been attracting attention across the nation in recent years thanks to a confluence of political cross currents. Now a very vocal Libertarian candidate for governor is hoping to shake up Florida’s gubernatorial race
Feeling stuck in your job? It may be time to hire a career coach
As the job market opens, more people in Florida and around the nation, particularly younger workers, are turning to career coaches.
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Entrepreneur Assistance
Florida Small Business:
Set yourself up for success by following experts' tips and tricks in the Small Business Toolbox; find information about starting, growing and maintaining a business in Florida; gain quick access to business-essential resources and links; and more.
Florida Career Connections 
If you are unemployed, underemployed or just seeking a new career path, this new site will help you navigate a path to success.
