May 18, 2013
People Archive
Graduates in the Family: Some Reflections
It says something about Florida and how far we've come that our state can compete better for the attention of bright, young graduates. read more >
On Municipal and State Pensions
This month, I want to talk about pensions — both municipal and state. If you are terrified of this topic, you still need to read on because pensions are a huge issue and simply too big to ignore. read more >
Toni Jennings is a 'Florida Icon'
Former lieutenant governor and legislator, chairman of Jack Jennings & Sons, Orlando; age 64 read more >
Sounding Board: Do you think starting and running a business is harder for foreign-born owners?
Florida CEOs answer the question read more >
Fix it: Florida's distorted homeowners insurance market
Each year this time, I am reminded in a very tangible way of how precarious Florida's property insurance system is... read more >
Positive Signs
At dinner recently in Tallahassee, Mayor John Marks, along with marketing honchos Karen Moore and Ron Sachs, filled my ears with tales of the renewed vibrancy in the capital city... read more >
Philanthropy: A Deluge of Wealth
Wealth transfer in the next 10 years could total $322 billion. read more >
The Richest Floridians
Florida Trend asked Wealth-X, a wealth research firm in Singapore, to identify the 25 richest Floridians read more >
Naples Soap Co.
In 2009, Deanna Renda left her job as a nurse to start Naples Soap Co. Today, the company has ... five stores in southwest Florida and 40 employees read more >
Florida's MBA professors are pushing the limits
Florida's MBA professors talk about their approaches to teaching leadership skills. read more >
Doing Something: Creating career tracks for students in Florida
In the past decade, a healthy development in K-12 education has been the emergence of programs like Choice Institutes and career academies... read more >
Shaquille O'Neal is a 'Florida Icon'
(Former NBA player, TV basketball analyst, Orlando; age 41) read more >
Planting an Oak
At a recent luncheon in Orlando, University of Central Florida President John Hitt noted: "The best time to plant an oak tree is 20 years ago." read more >
Guy Harvey and the Art of the Deal
Guy Harvey's fish paintings have made his T-shirts and name synonymous with fishing and Florida's casual lifestyle. Can he push the brand nationally? read more >
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