April 20, 2024
Economic Yearbook
Southwest Florida: Snapshot of the region's economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Tampa/Hillsborough County earns a thumbs up on economic development, education and employment.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Northwest Florida: In 2018, economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Downtown Pensacola redevelopment efforts earn a thumbs up, but public health/crime get a thumbs down.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Northeast Florida: Snapshot of the region's economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Jacksonville/Duval County's crime rate earns it a thumbs down, but it gets thumbs up for its progress on improving schools and for its economic development efforts.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Central Florida: In 2018, economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Orlando and Orange County are making progress on economic development and arts and recreation.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Southeast Florida: In 2018, economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Fort Lauderdale earns two thumbs down on public health and transportation but a thumbs up on downtown redevelopment.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties: Economic strengths and challenges, people to watch
Miami-Dade makes few inroads into its transportation challenges, but earns a thumbs up on school improvements...
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Published on 3/28/2018
2018 Economic Yearbook
This year, Florida Trend's Economic Yearbook focuses on specific issues — from economic development and public safety to transportation and education — that challenge the cities and counties across the state, assessing whether progress has been made in each category.
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Published on 3/28/2018
Northeast Florida: Picking up the pieces
Downtown Jacksonville's changing landscape; after-effects of Hurricane Matthew; and the Blanche Hotel renovation in Lake City.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Northwest Florida: A slew of projects
Escambia County's big projects; Leon County's urban core; water and more in Okaloosa County.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Central Florida: I-4 and more
Work continues on Orlando's I-4 Ultimate road improvement plan; the SunRail expands; Orlando International Airport expects to complete its people-moving complex as part of a $1-billion expansion.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Southwest Florida: Arrivals and departures
Tampa International Airport continues work on its $1-billion expansion and renovation; Tampa targets its West River area for redevelopment; and Jeff Vinik makes progress on his downtown Tampa plans.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Southeast Florida: A building boom
Fort Lauderdale's Brightline rail station is being complete; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport is undergoing a $295-million expansion; and new luxury apartments, hotels and retailers are moving in.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Miami-Dade/Monroe: Trains, traffic and sea rise
Florida East Coast's Brightline rail service debuts this summer in south Florida as Miami Beach and Monroe County prepare for rising water.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Civic Hardware: Infrastructure projects drive growth across Florida
Across Florida, infrastructure projects are driving growth, as cities and counties invest to create more livable environments.
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Published on 3/28/2017
Northwest Florida: A home run
Quint Studer's Blue Wahoos baseball facility kicked off a wave of development in downtown Pensacola.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Central Florida: $2 billion in projects
Work on I-4 — including through downtown Orlando — will continue for at least the next decade.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Southwest Florida: Residential boom
St. Petersburg's city-owned waterfront has proved to be a catalyst for growth.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Southeast Florida: A surge of hotels and apartments
Residential development projects are spilling out from Fort Lauderdale's urban core.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Miami-Dade/Monroe: A surge of residents and businesses
Office space is at a premium in downtown Miami.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Changing downtowns
A healthy downtown has become a key indicator of civic vitality as more residents flock to walkable live/work/play city center and retailers, restaurateurs and companies will follow suit.
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Published on 3/28/2016
Economic expansion all around
Transportation and infrastructure projects are paving the way for future growth in southeast Florida.
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Published on 3/25/2015
Tourism and construction drive the region
Miami-Dade County is stepping up its marketing to attract gay and lesbian travelers.
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Published on 3/25/2015
Gaining momentum
With the economic recovery in full swing, businesses across Florida are laying the groundwork for continued growth.
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Published on 3/25/2015
Creating a Tech Hub in Miami
Tourism, real estate and international trade are driving the economy in Miami-Dade County, as they have for years.
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Published on 3/31/2014
Fort Lauderdale is in expansion mode
The county's construction and real estate industries have recovered and again are an important growth driver.
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Published on 3/31/2014
