October 2018 Contents
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FEATURES
New Floridians
Florida's growing by nearly 1,000 people a day - about half of the newcomers are foreign-born immigrants and half are from other U.S. states.
The hospitality, construction and agriculture sectors, which employ many immigrants in Florida, struggle to find enough workers.
About a third of illegal immigrants in Florida come from Mexico and Haiti.
There’s no shortage of scams for trying to get U.S. citizenship.
Initially vilified, E-Verify is much improved and effective — too effective for some.
Employers claim a need for foreign workers for everything from pilots to pilates instructors.
Trendlines
Up Front
Clear choices in governor’s race
Two long shots emerged in the primaries to compete for governor. We couldn’t have selected two more divergent voices to run for the highest office in Florida.
Dining
Making Accommodations
Restaurateurs are revamping the concept of what a hotel restaurant should be.
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JoAnn Morgan
“The Apollo 11 launch was the first launch that I stayed in the firing room all the way through liftoff. I had moments when I felt like a goldfish in a bowl, even though I was surrounded by people. It was 500 men and me.”
Editor's Page
Sausage
Change seems to bring more complexity instead of simplicity.
Election Hotspots
A number of competitive seats statewide could set the tone nationally.
Economic Backbone
Finance
Ripe for Mergers
The number of Florida-based banks is down by 60% since 2007.
Community Portrait
Sponsored
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Employers seeking the ideal combination of an abundant labor pool, world-class education and a business-friendly market will find their next-generation workplace here.
Around the State
MiamI-DADE
Spreading the Word
A businessman and book lover takes to the screen.
Southeast
Acquisition
Synovus buys Florida Community Bank to move into South Florida
Southwest
Virtual Dementia
Gloves and specially designed glasses allow caretakers and others to experience what it's like to have Alzheimer's
Central
Unlocking a New Market
Voxx and UniKey target keyless technology for the auto industry.
Northeast
Coming Clean
Crowley launches a liquefied natural gas powered ship.
Northwest
Targeting Concussions
A Tallahassee company's drug draws attention.
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