May 26, 2013

Banking & Finance

The Evolution of Florida Banking

Interactive chart that shows how Florida banking evolved since 1995. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2010

Algorithm & Blues

Shocked by a volatile market, investment firm Intech will now find out if its pure-math approach can add up again. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2010

Bands of Angels

Local groups of investors are forming all over Florida, providing funding to capital-starved emerging companies. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2010

Down and Dirty: $3 Billion in 'Dirt Bonds' Are in Default

They were used for boom-era real estate developments. Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Miami-Dade Players - July 2010

Natalia Franco, Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, Arthur R. Levine, Steve Slater, Joseph Nader, John W. Harris Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Icon: David L. Paul

Former chairman, CenTrust Savings Bank, age 71 Read more »
Published on 7/1/2010

Influentials - Top 150 Public Companies

TopRank Florida - Top 150 Public Companies Read more »
Published on 6/1/2010

Okeechobee: Dusting Off the Playbook

An update on development in Okeechobee County. Read more »
Published on 5/1/2010

Sector Portrait: Private Banking

In the past few years, the wave of mergers, takeovers and bankruptcies sweeping through the nation's financial sector has reshaped Florida's private banking landscape. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2010

2010 Economic Yearbook: Signs of Life

Florida's economy finally has a pulse again. Layoff notices are down; temp hiring is up. Read more »
Published on 4/1/2010

Board Directors, Beware

New rules are giving activist shareholders more clout in the boardroom. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2010

Fla. Newsmakers of 2009

People who made an impact in business, economy, science, environment, government, education, sports, philanthropy, media and our fallen soldiers. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2010

Florida Bank Scorecard

Florida bankers won't get much relief in 2010. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

Mediation Is Wise in Foreclosure Cases

Most homeowners would prefer not to get kicked to the curb, even when their homes are worth less than they paid for them. For lenders, foreclosure cases are time-consuming and expensive. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

'Economic Gardening' Is New Buzz Term

Tough economic times are helping to cultivate a new approach to economic development. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

Stronger International Markets Buoying Florida

Still, challenges remain. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

Rising Young Professionals

Florida's young professionals are making their presence felt in government, non-profits and business. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2009

Passing the Torch at Raymond James

Leadership transitions are high-stakes affairs. In hiring his own replacement, Tom James has adopted a phased-in succession. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2009

Ocala's 'Economic Catastrophe'

These days, talking to Pete Tesch, president and CEO of the Ocala/Marion County EDC, is a lot like talking to an emergency-management official in the wake of a hurricane. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2009

Focusing On Accounts Receivable

So many entrepreneurs are having problems with cash flows, that paying late just seems to be becoming more and more pervasive. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2009

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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