May 26, 2013

Around Florida

Gun Owners

At the end of December 2012, Florida passed the 1 million mark in issuing permits for concealed weapons, becoming the first state in the nation to do to. The number rose dramatically at the end of 2012, in response to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. (This story went to press before that event.) Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

Team USA

Florida was well represented at the 2012 Olympics in London, where 29 Florida athletes competed and brought home nine gold, four silver and two bronze medals. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

Florida's Fallen Soldiers

American soldiers from Florida who died serving their country in 2012. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

State College Presidents

Florida has more top-performing community colleges than any other state. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

Falcon 9 Rocket

Commercial launches are helping the Space Coast recover from the loss of the shuttle program. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

Citizens

The state-run insurer brought some problems on itself. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

The Tourist

Visitor spending kept things from getting worse in Florida. Read more »
Published on 12/26/2012

The Big Picture

Florida's commercial real estate markets are emerging from the doldrums, but don't expect much construction until growth picks up. Read more »
Published on 9/17/2012

Florida's priciest streets

Five Florida streets are among North America's Top 40 most expensive for office space rentals, according to a Jones Lang LaSalle study. Read more »
Published on 1/9/2012

Ocala and Marion County's chamber, EDC have joined forces

The merged agency is the Ocala / Marion County Economic Development Corp. Read more »
Published on 12/13/2011

Hold Your Horses, Gov. Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott is hankering for Florida to mimic Texas in churning out jobs. Here's what Florida can -- and can't -- copy from the Lone Star State. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2011

Facts, Figures -- and Perspective on the Gulf oil spill

An update, one year later Read more »
Published on 8/31/2011

Lodging, Gen Z-Style

Student's at USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus are looking into the future to design a room for the Ritz-Carlton. Read more »
Published on 7/18/2011

Resorts - By the Numbers

Statistical data on hotels and resorts around Florida, including total sales, average daily rate, total revenue, and more. Read more »
Published on 7/18/2011

A New Economic Developer-in-Chief

Gray Swoope, new president of Enterprise Florida, recently talked to FLORIDA TREND about his new job. Read more »
Published on 5/13/2011

Kelly LaDuke

Obituary - Kelly LaDuke, Florida Trend photojournalist, 1961-2010. See a photo gallery of her work at the link above. Read more »
Published on 8/1/2010

Marine Technology Meets the Gulf Oil Disaster

Florida researchers are monitoring the long-term dynamics of the Deepwater Horizon Disaster Read more »
Published on 8/1/2010

Making Connections Through Peer Groups

Women-only mentoring groups are gaining traction and helping women tackle both personal and professional issues. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Bloodletting at Fla. Blood Centers

Did a too-cozy relationship with her board lead to Anna Chinoda's downfall? Read more »
Published on 5/1/2010

Broke in the Burbs

Poverty in Florida's suburbs is growing faster than in cities. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2010

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

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Summertime at Florida's theme parks

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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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