February 21, 2020

Vested Metals specializes in hard-to-find alloys, grades and sizes

Viv Helwig's Vested Metals specializes in hard-to-find alloys, grades and sizes.

The Sunshine State ranked 3rd best for black entrepreneurs

Florida ranked 1st overall in the number of black-owned businesses.

Movers & Influencers

Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of February 17, 2020.

Florida Trend's Florida Icon: Herb Snitzer

Our February 2020 Florida Icon is legendary photographer Herb Snitzer, 87.

Adjustable gun holster company Vedder Holster is locked and loaded

Vedder Holsters is on of Florida's Fastest-Growing companies.

Florida Trend's Golden Spoons

Florida Trend’s Golden Spoons are the oldest and most coveted dining awards in the state -- don't miss out discovering the newest Hall of Famers and Best New Restaurants.

Southeast Florida - Workforce, environment, infrastructure

Don't miss our 2020 Economic Outlook for the Southeast Florida region.

A second chance after suffering a heart attack

Cardiac care: After suffering a heart attack at age 37, Angel Vazquez got moving and completely revamped his diet.

Florida millennials are moving back to the burbs

It turns out that Millennials want a yard for the kids and suburban schools just as their parents and grandparents did.

Florida Trend Exclusive: Cardiac care in Florida

Don't miss this month's ongoing series on the rise of heart disease deaths among Floridians.

Commercial real estate booms in cannabis-friendly states

Get more Florida Real Estate news in Florida Trend's weekly real estate newsletter.

Collier County's Blue Zones Project sees rate of heart disease deaths drop

Residents of Collier County have seen heart disease rates plummet.

Florida farm fare and diners who want to eat local

Our February Dining section features the Florida farm-to-table experience and several area vineyards to explore.

The software success of Modernizing Medicine

Modernizing Medicine is on its way to $200 million in revenue from just $29,000 10 years ago.

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Florida Business News

Florida’s private flood insurance market is growing

As the federal program struggles with mounting losses and an increasing number of homeowners at risk for flooding, a burgeoning private insurance market has arisen offering to relieve pressure.

Florida House moving forward with tax-cut package

A wide-ranging tax package moved forward Wednesday in the House, despite concerns small airports could be hurt, local tourist dollars would be diluted and corporations would be the biggest beneficiaries.

Colorado group tries to lure Florida businesses

A Colorado group has launched a statewide campaign to lure businesses away from Florida, touting more sunny days, legalized weed and stronger protections for LGBTQ citizens.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport project set to bring hundreds of jobs to Bay County

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport Authority and the Bay County Economic Development Alliance are moving one step closer in a project that will have a big impact in the community.

Space tourism: Here’s what Central Florida needs for this new venture to take off

The push to take tourists into outer space is starting to accelerate — but Central Florida must first overcome some hurdles.

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