June 18, 2013

People Archive

View from Abroad - Lorena Sanchez Urpi

How is Florida as a place to do business? read more >

No Mistakes at the Lake - Lake Nona and Florida's High-tech Future

Lake Nona (and, by extension, Florida) has staked out a place on the cutting-edge that deserves attention and investment. read more >

Florida Icon: Sam Gibbons

Former U.S. congressman and Florida legislator, Tampa; died Oct. 10 at age 92 read more >

Scams: Tax-, Medicaid- and Cyber- fraud in the Sunshine State

Scams of one sort or another have operated for years. But computerization makes the task easier and allows it to multiply. read more >

Thomas 'Blue' Fulford

Commercial fisherman, Cortez, west of Bradenton; age 81 read more >

Hobbies with a ROI

The IRS has strict rules on claiming losses or profits from hobbies. read more >

Think Younger - Evolving Florida's Age Mindset

21% of Florida's population is under 19. That's a lower percentage than in most states, but it reflects an under-19 population of about 4 million. read more >

Lining Up - Rick Scott's Opponents

Already, at least six candidates are considering running against Rick Scott. read more >

Rick Scott at Midterm

Gov. Rick Scott, the outsider, has had to become more of an insider. read more >

Deposits from Overseas - Carlos Fernandez-Guzman

The IRS now requires financial institutions to report interest paid to non-resident alien depositors. How will the new regulation affect international banking in Florida? read more >

Deposits from Overseas - Tony Bejarano

The IRS now requires financial institutions to report interest paid to non-resident alien depositors. How will the new regulation affect international banking in Florida? read more >

Dreams of Fields

Executive League Fantasy Football read more >

Energizing Florida

To those of us in the business community, energy is vitally important. read more >

Deposits from Overseas - Grisel Vega

The IRS now requires financial institutions to report interest paid to non-resident alien depositors. How will the new regulation affect international banking in Florida? read more >

What Makes Florida ... Florida

The flow of funds that defines the Sunshine State read more >

Icon: Don 'Big Daddy' Garlits

Drag racer; Ocala; age 80 read more >

Back to School

When a company considers moving, its executives always ask economic developers and businesspeople in the target community how good their schools are. read more >

Extreme hobbies for Florida executives

Profiles of two executives -- Adam Ogden and Nicole Vassilaros -- who are serious about their extreme sports. read more >

Icon: Charles E. 'Chuck' Cobb Jr.

Senior managing director/CEO, Cobb Partners, Coral Gables, age 76 read more >

Politics at center stage

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. read more >

Florida Business News

Florida Trend Video Pick

Brevard County shoots for the stars with new logo
Brevard County shoots for the stars with new logo

Brevard County government is looking to bring its brand into the 21st century with a new logo it will roll out on vehicles and workers’ apparel, starting this summer.

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