May 25, 2013

Government/Politics & Law

Spot check: Brief legal consultations help small businesses

'Issue spotting' gives business owners affordable access to attorneys. Read more »
Published on 5/14/2013

Governor Scott Announces 2013 Governor's Sterling Award

The Pinellas County Tax Collector office receives the Governor's Sterling Award. Miami-Dade County Parks receives the Governor's Sustained Excellence Award. Read more »
Published on 5/7/2013

Bono Fide - Florida's Pro Bono Stars

The Bar is pushing attorneys to donate more hours, but the going is slow. Read more »
Published on 4/18/2013

Chris Hart IV to continue role as President & CEO at Workforce Florida, Inc.

Excerpt from a letter Dwayne Ingram, Chairman of Workforce Florida Inc., sent to members of Workforce Florida: "It is my pleasure to announce that President/CEO Chris Hart IV has agreed to continue in his role as the chief executive of the statewide workforce investment board and Florida's Workforce System." Read more »
Published on 4/17/2013

Florida's Top Lobbying Firms

Lobbyists are required to report revenue in a range, rather than exact figures. Only Florida locations listed. Read more »
Published on 3/15/2013

Lawyer goes full circle: From defense to prosecution and back again

Attorney Brian Albritton is back to defending corporate clients. Read more »
Published on 3/12/2013

Adams and Reese law firm opens fifth office in Jacksonville, merges firm

Adams and Reese expands to Jacksonville with fifth Florida office, merges with Volpe, Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson & Wachs (VBWR) Read more »
Published on 3/6/2013

Florida's 2013 legislative session

Florida Trend writer Amy Keller answers questions about the Florida legislature's priorities for businesses... Read more »
Published on 3/4/2013

Frank Fuller: Education Point Man

Don Gaetz and Frank Fuller first crossed paths in 1994. Fuller was principal at C.W. Ruckel Middle School in Niceville. Gaetz, who had recently moved his family back to the... Read more »
Published on 2/28/2013

Job No. 1: Education

High on Senate President Don Gaetz's agenda: Education reforms aimed at improving job prospects for students. Read more »
Published on 2/28/2013

Florida's Legislative Preview

A roundup of what interest groups, lawmakers and the governor are seeking this year during Florida's 2013 Legislative session. Read more »
Published on 2/27/2013

Attorney Kristi Davisson on being a court mediator

Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Kristi Davisson, answers questions about court mediation in Florida... Read more »
Published on 2/25/2013

Law Schools in Florida

Ranked by enrollment 2011. Read more »
Published on 2/13/2013

Law Firms in Florida

Ranked by number of lawers in Florida. Read more »
Published on 2/13/2013

Florida Law: Vital Statistics

Statewide statistics about Florida's legal landscape. Read more »
Published on 2/13/2013

Bigggest Advertising Agencies in Florida

Ranked by employees. Read more »
Published on 2/12/2013

Florida Legislative Priorities

One minute with two top state leaders: Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, and Senate Education Chairman John Legg. Read more »
Published on 1/21/2013

Florida's Freshman Lawmakers

Meet Florida's 15 new senators and 44 house representatives. Each profile includes party, district, net worth and notable news. Read more »
Published on 1/4/2013

Lining Up - Rick Scott's Opponents

Already, at least six candidates are considering running against Rick Scott. Read more »
Published on 10/30/2012

Rick Scott at Midterm

Gov. Rick Scott, the outsider, has had to become more of an insider. Read more »
Published on 10/29/2012

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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