May 25, 2013

Editor's column

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 »
Published on 5/16/2013

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 »
Published on 4/17/2013

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 »
Published on 3/7/2013

Bill McBride, 1945-2012

He was simply kind, and he made you feel better for having been around him. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2013

Children's Voices

Scattered up and down Florida is a small army of children — about 31,500 — living under court supervision. Read more »
Published on 1/3/2013

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 »
Published on 12/5/2012

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 »
Published on 10/31/2012

What Makes Florida ... Florida

The flow of funds that defines the Sunshine State Read more »
Published on 10/3/2012

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 »
Published on 9/19/2012

Politics at center stage

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 8/8/2012

System failure

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 6/28/2012

A private passenger train

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 6/12/2012

Florida's cultural identity

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 5/17/2012

Voting for Judges

Monthly column from Florida Trend Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 4/11/2012

Deep water: Oil drilling off Cuba is cause for concern

Monthly column from Mark Howard, Executive Editor of Florida Trend. Read more »
Published on 3/22/2012

Jobs, jobs, jobs

Passivity, narcissism and poor grammar can interfere with sincere job applications Read more »
Published on 2/1/2012

Targets: Creating Higher Expectations for Florida

Column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2011

The Way In

Monthly column from Florida Trend's Executive Editor Mark Howard. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2011

Borrowers and Lenders

Should Florida create a Texas-style ban on cash-out refinancing? Read more »
Published on 10/1/2011

Editor's Column: Teeth Needed

New dental schools bring attention on Florida's role in allocating precious resources. Read more »
Published on 9/1/2011

Florida Business News

  • State releases FCAT scores

    The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

  • Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

    The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

  • U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

    A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

    FRIDAY PREVIEW:
    Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

    • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
    • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
    • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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