March 29, 2024

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Florida Keeps Losing Teams to Arizona

Heat vs. humidity: Florida's Grapefruit League keeps striking out to Arizona's Cactus League. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2009

2009 Industry Outlook

The good, the bad in real estate, financial, tech & biotech, retail, tourism, government, manufacturing, energy, agriculture and health. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2009

The Freshman Class

The Florida House gets 35 new members. All seven new senators served in the House. Here's a roundup. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2009

Nature Conservancy Picking Up Land at Bargains

Real estate slump allows it to beef up inventory. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2008

Florida's Economy: How Bad Is It?

Florida is hurting: A regional look at the rough patches and bright spots. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2008

Statewide Business Briefs - Oct. 2008

Stormrisk.org; "Voluntourism," State infrastructure injection Read more »
Published on 10/1/2008

Fixing Florida's Beach Erosion Is Expensive

Sand Trap: Another storm, another round of beach erosion, another round of questions about renourishment. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2008

Statewide Business Players - Oct. 2008

John C. Wolfe, Florida Municipal Attorneys Association; Troy M. Tippett, American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, American Association of Public Heath Physicians; Ray Gilley, Florida Economic Dev. Council; Vivian R. Myrtetus and Read more »
Published on 10/1/2008

Statewide Business Briefs & Players - Aug. 2008

Florida's most wanted website; Howard M. "Budd" Post, PBS&J; Read more »
Published on 8/1/2008

What Really Motivated U.S. Sugar to Sell?

To hear U.S. Sugar President Bob Buker tell it, it’s a great time to be in the sugar business in Florida. So what gives? Read more »
Published on 8/1/2008

Best Parks for Boat Camping

Here are a half-dozen state parks around our coastlines, with a variety of activities and overnight facilities for weekend visitors. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

Fla. Ports Racing to Handle Giant Cargo Ships

The Panama Canal is undergoing the largest expansion in its 94-year history. Florida wants to be in on the action. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

The Pain Spreads in Real Estate

Hotels are benefiting from increased tourism, but economic conditions are hurting other sectors of the commercial market. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

Ethanol: Miracle or Mistake?

Florida is sinking millions into ethanol research and grants. But nobody is even close to making it profitable. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

Florida Economy Report - Mid 2008

The good news, according to the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness: The U.S. will begin recovering from its “mild” recession right about now. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2008

Political Ads on the Attack

Campaign shadow groups enjoy more liberties in Florida. Read more »
Published on 6/1/2008

Seats Up for Grabs

A move away from partisan politics is stroking heated congressional battles and spelling trouble for incumbents across Florida. Here's a roundup. Read more »
Published on 6/1/2008

Creating a Carbon Trading Hub

The global carbon-trade market is growing fast, with a 2007 cash value of $60 billion, up about 80% from $33 billion in 2006, according to Point Carbon consulting group. Read more »
Published on 6/1/2008

Legislative Preview 2008: Once Again, a Budget Crunch

Will a revenue shortfall prompt changes to Florida's budget and tax system this time? Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

Politics' Hired Guns

Today, Florida's professional political consultants know more about voters than the voters might like. But for all the tools at their disposal, it's still tough -- and more expensive -- to get a message out. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

University Spin Game

Success is rare and slow for spinoff companies, but the potential rewards -- visibility and income -- keep schools playing. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

Football's Old College Try

A startup professional league hopes to capitalize on Florida's passion for college football. Read more »
Published on 3/1/2008

Florida Port Report

An in-depth look at Florida's seaports. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2008

Florida's Future: Economy in Transition

The chamber's New Cornerstone Revisited report points to a maturing Florida. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2008

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Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns
Facial recognition cameras in Florida city spark privacy concerns

New security cameras in downtown Lakeland are raising concerns about privacy. The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has begun installing 13 new security cameras on streets, sidewalks, and alleyways, and there are mixed feelings about them.

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