May 25, 2013

Dining & Travel

We'll Always Have Paris

Among all the new flavors in Florida is a very old one you must try -- the cooking of France. Read more »
Published on 2/1/2010

Orange County Tourism's Roller-Coaster Ride

A look at the tourism tax revenue collected in Orange County in the past 10 years gives a snapshot of the industry's roller-coaster ride during the recession, compared with fallout from Sept. 11, 2001. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2010

Miami Super Busy with NFL Events

In February, Florida will host its third Super Bowl in four years at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens. The week before, the stadium will be the test site for the National Football League’s Pro Bowl in its first mainland U.S. appearance in 35 year Read more »
Published on 1/1/2010

Golf Getaways in Florida

Published on 1/1/2010

Stand Up Paddleboarding Is Catching On

'It opens up a whole new world for you,' says Tim Ellis, aboard his Stand Up Paddleboard. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2010

St. Pete Alfresco

Westphal's moves are at the heart of a boom that has turned a once-genteel stretch of shops into a restaurant row that’s busy from noon past dark. Read more »
Published on 1/1/2010

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

Corporate Travel: 2010 Guide to Meetings and Conferences in Florida

Whether you're looking for a site to hold a large business convention, or if you just need a place to have a small group retreat, you'll find it in this special section. Florida meetings mean business. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

Golden Spoon Awards 2010: A Far Better Thing

The worst of times for restaurateurs is spurring ingenuity and innovation. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

AAA Auto Club Stays Relevant

Tom O’Brien’s 33 years at Tampa-based AAA Auto Club South, he has seen drastic shifts in two of the club’s core businesses: Travel and insurance. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

Restaurants Open Later in Downtown Miami

It’s 7 p.m. on a Friday night, and people are spilling out of Trë Italian Bistro on Flagler Street, women are walking their dogs, couples are pushing strollers down the sidewalk and patrons are heading into Mia at Biscayne restaurant and club. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

A Touch of Basel

For one long weekend, Dec. 3-6, thousands of VIPs will eye and sometimes buy -- a good test in this economy -- artwork by 2,000 artists from around the world. Read more »
Published on 12/1/2009

Old and New, Fried and True in Miami

Dewey Losasso has closed North One Ten, an intimate hideaway for North Miamians. But the good news is that he’s the new chef at the Forge, the stained-glass jewel in Miami Beach. Read more »
Published on 11/17/2009

Building Boom for Orlando Resorts

Orlando’s tourism corridor experienced its worst summer on record for hotel occupancy this year, but a flurry of projects opening or under way reflects the industry’s bet on a brighter future. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

Hotels Position for 5-Star Status

The star keepers at Forbes Travel Guides, formerly Mobil, and the diamond judges at AAA will release their 2010 rankings this month to the delight — and chagrin — of hotel managers. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

Bountiful Local Harvest

Thanksgiving in Florida comes at the wrong time. In our upside-down seasons, April or May would be more appropriate for a harvest festival than November. Read more »
Published on 11/1/2009

Extreme Vacations to Unwind

David Bates thrives on challenge. Each year, the 44-year-old corporate attorney and five Florida friends go to extreme measures to regenerate. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2009

Florida's Grape Escape

There’s no point claiming Florida’s wine country is just like California’s. But in Napa and Sonoma, you won’t often find the winery owner tasting you through the current releases or inviting you to pick some grapes. Read more »
Published on 10/1/2009

Living the Good Life

The world's favorite leisure destination is also a great place to settle down. Read more »
Published on 9/24/2009

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.

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