May 24, 2013

Government/Politics & Law

The Game of Redistricting

State lawmakers must redraw the districts for both the state House and Senate and the U.S. Congress in time for the Nov. 6 election... who stands to win the most? Read more »
Published on 1/1/2012

Florida Legislative Preview - 2012

Redistricting won't completely dominate the legislative landscape in January. A look at other issues percolating in the background and who wants what. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2012

New laws needed to regulate electronic signs

Sign codes and zoning enforcement are into new frontier. Read more »
Published on 12/14/2011

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

Last resort: Legal Services of North Florida

Small business owners and low-income workers turn to a North Florida non-profit for help recovering money lost after the BP oil spill. Read more »
Published on 12/9/2011

Florida Lottery: Upping the Ante

At 25, Florida's Lottery is gambling on some new initiatives to boost its sales. Read more »
Published on 11/9/2011

Lawyer Francisco Ramos Jr. is Working for Tips

Ramos' blog is called "Tips for Young Lawyers" Read more »
Published on 10/26/2011

New Prisioner Re-Entry Center Coming to Tallahassee Community College

The goal of the center will be to reduce recidivism among inmates. Read more »
Published on 10/20/2011

Social Media for Political Junkies

... and other political apps. Read more »
Published on 10/12/2011

Barney Bishop Steps Down from Associated Industries

He was CEO of the business lobby for six years. Read more »
Published on 10/12/2011

1. Business Climate

"Florida is open for business, your business." -- Gov Rick Scott Read more »
Published on 10/10/2011

Tampa 2012

Political conventions don't pick nominees anymore, serving instead as giant networking events -- and business bonanzas for the host community and state. Read more »
Published on 10/3/2011

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

1-800-New-Rules?

High-profile ads are earning for-profit lawyer referral services unwanted attention. Read more »
Published on 9/14/2011

Ron Sachs is a Firebrand, Rebranded

Sixteen years ago, Republicans were placing bets on Ron Sachs' professional demise. Today, they're hiring him. Read more »
Published on 9/7/2011

Editor's Column: Teeth Needed

New dental schools bring attention on Florida's role in allocating precious resources. Read more »
Published on 9/1/2011

Alvin Brown's the New Mayor in Town

He's Jacksonville's first African-American mayor. Read more »
Published on 9/1/2011

Florida Lawyer Stacey Giulianti Knows Insurance Law...

.. from the inside out. Giulianti used to do battle against insurance companies; now he works for one. Read more »
Published on 8/18/2011

Florida Bar President Scott Hawkins is On Guard

He's keeping a close eye on the Florida Legislature. Read more »
Published on 7/26/2011

Keeping Politics Businesslike

In Jacksonville, the recent mayoral race shows all politics isn't national. Read more »
Published on 7/21/2011

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Summertime at Florida's theme parks
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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