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Friday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida's unemployment rate falls to a seven-year low
Florida's unemployment rate dropped to a seven-year low of 5.2 percent in September, down from a revised 5.4 percent in August, according to figures released Friday by state officials. The state added a meager 2,100 jobs over the month, but compared to a year ago is up by 235,700 jobs. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the AP.
Florida lawmakers try again to redraw state Senate map
In what may be one of the most expensive do-overs in Florida political history, lawmakers return Monday in special session to complete something they failed to get right three years ago — the realignment of state Senate district boundaries to accommodate population growth. More at the Times/Herald.
It's the small work life balance victories that count
So often, the discussion of work life balance centers on big issues-- disconnecting from the office, choosing between priorities, finding caregiving solutions and negotiating flexibility. More at the Miami Herald.
Who is feeling financial crunch? Survey says: Floridians
Nearly three in four Floridians say they face some level of financial stress, with one-third of those feeling a particularly strong money crunch. But some finance experts say the news is not entirely bad when it comes to the psyche of those who struggle financially. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Scientist group says Florida too reliant on natural gas
Florida has the highest risk in the nation for being over-reliant on natural gas for electricity generation now and in the future, the Union of Concerned Scientists said this week. More at the Palm Beach Post.
Investing
Venture capital investing in Florida
Venture capitalists invested $16.3 billion in 1,070 deals in the third quarter of 2015, according to a report from MoneyTree™. See the full details of the national report here.
See also:
» What were the 10 largest VC projects in Florida during Q3? Find out here. Chart includes who received the funds, who the investors are, and more.
» More charts (PDFs) about VC funding in Florida
» A look at venture capital in South Florida
» St. Pete software company blooms in MoneyTree report
Of Counsel
Hard questions
During his first speech as the newly installed president of the Florida Bar, for example, Ramon A. Abadin spoke less about how humbled and honored he was to lead the 100,000-member Bar and more about the serious problems Florida attorneys face. While Abadin has a tendency to ask hard questions, he insists he’s not combative.
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