May 6, 2024

Extra

Timeline: U.S. Sugar Corp.

| 8/1/2008
In June 2008, the state of Florida and Gov. Charlie Crist agreed to pay major sugar producer U.S. Sugar $1.75 billion for all its holdings and land. Environmentalists call it a major win for the Everglades. Take a look at U.S. Sugar's successful history.

Tags: Agriculture, Environment

Florida Business News

Florida News Releases

Florida Trend Video Pick

Florida leads the pack with sports tourism economic impact
Florida leads the pack with sports tourism economic impact

Big year for women-owned Florida businesses; Florida's refugee population; End-of-life costs rise; Florida top sports tourism economic impact; Big Tech moves South

 

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Do you think recreational marijuana should be legal in Florida?

  • Yes, I'm in favor of legalizing marijuana
  • Absolutely not
  • I'm on the fence
  • Other (share thoughts in the comment section below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2024 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.