May 24, 2013

North Central

Trendsetters: Universities

Arthur F. Kirk Jr., Saint Leo University; Thomas Unnasch, USF; Diane Whitehead, Nova Southeastern Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Tolf's Picks - Jan. 2008

Angelo & Son's Seafood Restaurant, Panacea; Casa Tina, Dunedin; Hawk's Landing Steakhouse & Grille, Orlando; Sonya's, Vero Beach; Gary Woo Asian Bistro, Boca Raton; La Paloma, Miami Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Golf Trends: Spur of the Moment

Golf is changing — the 29-49 age group has become the “hot” demographic. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

50 Years Old and Still Brand New

As Florida has grown and prospered, so has Florida business. Along with our readers and our advertisers, Florida Trend has been on an incredible adventure over the past 50 years, and it’s time to celebrate our impressive mutual achievements. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

Condo Insurance Payoff

Two years after getting slammed by Hurricane Wilma, the 378-unit Chalfonte condominium complex in Boca Raton has won an $8.1-million award from its insurer, Australia-based QBE Insurance Group. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Legal News Briefs - Dec. 2007

Kelly-Ann Cartwright, Peter Prieto, Holland & Knight; Donna D. Berger, Katzman & Korr Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Department of Redundancy Department

The state's pursuit of efficiency is rife with inefficiencies. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Hershey Fans Bitter at FSU Professor

Fans of the nation's largest chocolate maker are angry at a FSU law professor for questioning the company's corporate structure. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Stats: Florida Attorneys Disciplined

Since January, the Florida Supreme Court has disciplined 208 of the more than 80,000 attorneys who practice law in Florida. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Entrepreneurs Turning to Their Peers for Cash

Banks have tightened lending standards significantly in the wake of the real estate lending collapse, posing even greater challenges to small businesses that already have a tough time finding startup or expansion money. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Branding Via Philanthropy

Companies tend to couple donations with marketing. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Stats: Florida's Top 10 Community Foundations

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice is No. 1 with $251.5 million in assets. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Florida Charity Giving Trends

Individual giving in Florida totaled $9,481,940 in 2004, fourth in the nation. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Knitting a Social Fabric

The number of community foundations has doubled in fewer than eight years; their assets have more than tripled. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

A New Mindset for Prison Operator

GEO Group's move into mental health has some lessons for future privatization efforts. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

Education: Costly Toll

Only 60% of Florida students graduate high school on time. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2007

'Sand-Lots, Fields of Dreams and Pleasure Domes'

Floridians love baseball, but they eat and sleep football. Historian Gary Mormino explores how the Sunshine State became a football mecca. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2007

Real Estate Players - Nov. 2007

Allen Lindow, Brenner Real Estate; Rose Marie Van Blommestein, International Sales Grops; Gregg Fous, Engel & Volkers; Jorge Perez, The Related Group; Read more »
Published on 11/1/2007

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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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.
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  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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