May 25, 2013

North Central

Growing Trend

The National Law Journal's annual ranking of the biggest law firms in the U.S. found that globalization is the hottest trend. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Brush Up Your Skills -- Online

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers links to more than 50 free online classes on various management and marketing topics. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Northeast Florida Business Briefs - Jan. 2006

Baker County, Chiefland, Clay County, Mayport, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Overseas Interest

Foreign home buyers account for 15% of total home sales in Florida. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Statewide Business Briefs - Jan. 2006

Home sales show price gains; hurricanes hike insurer's costs; commission takes up growth management. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Holding on to Workers

The average merit raise last year among Florida companies was 3.8%. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Statewide Players - Jan. 2006

Andy Edwards, Dennis Yecke, Julie Madden, Josefina Tamayo, John McBride. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Fast Facts - Florida

Fast-growing companies; voting rights for felons; state prison system. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Signs of Inflation

Look for business travel costs to increase this year, industry watchers say. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Big Spenders

International travelers spend more money in Florida than in any other state. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Travel Gadget - Jan. 2006

Designed for the frequent traveler, the set includes a folding travel tote that contains NoiseBuster noise-canceling headphones; a silk eye mask; a hygiene kit with toothbrushes; and more. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Tracking Your Progress

Experts recommend you write down your measurements before you start any diet or fitness plan and then refer back to see how you're doing. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Diet Update

The Department of Agriculture has updated its online dietary tools since releasing a new version of the Food Guide Pyramid a year ago. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Weighing In

'The Gold Coast Cure' steers dieters to nutrient-rich foods. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Icon: Wayne Huizenga

Entrepreneur, 68 Read more »
Published on 1/1/2006

Northeast Florida Business Briefs - Dec. 2005

Clay County, Jacksonville, Nassau County, Ocala, Orange Park, St. Johns County. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2005

Let's Go to the Video

The XOS Instant Replay system gives officials in the booth the ability to rapidly review every play and notify field officials if a call should be reversed. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2005

Northeast Florida Business Briefs - Aug. 2005

Alachua County, Clay County, Gainesville, Hawthorne, Jacksonville, Keystone Heights, Marineland, Nassau County, Neptune Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns County. Read more »
Published on 8/1/2005

Resurgence

Just two years ago, it was as impossible to catch a movie in downtown Orlando as it was for a downtown worker in St. Petersburg to go grocery shopping on her lunch break. Today, in those cities and others across Florida the downtown has infrastructure of Read more »
Published on 8/1/2005

Unfiltered

Florida's rapid growth threatens to tap out Florida's water supply. Read more »
Published on 8/1/2005

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.

Florida Trend Video Pick

Summertime at Florida's theme parks
Summertime at Florida's theme parks

A Brief look at Florida's theme parks' upcoming attractions opening this summer.

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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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