June 2022 Contents
Inside Florida Trend's print and digital issue
FEATURES
Higher Education
Athletes
Play to Pay
Now free to earn money, college athletes are finding the road to early riches is not what it seems.
From football players to gymnasts, athletes across Florida are cashing in.
A slew of businesses hopes to score with college endoresements.
An injury during his college basketball days put Brian Lamb on a path to the Board of Governors.
Presidents
Turnover at the Top
University presidents are staying in the job less than half as long as they used to.
Incoming presidents at Florida’s institutions of higher learning.
Florida’s outgoing higher education leaders.
NextGen
The Power of Nature
Two Ph.D. chemists with a mission to find better mental health treatments launch a psychedelic-powered biotech company.
Community Portrait
Rural Communities
Anticipating record growth over the next few years, rural Florida is laying the groundwork for business to move in.
Trendlines
Up Front
Florida's Future is Strong
This month's Florida Trend is bittersweet for me. It is the final issue for Vickie Chachere.
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Doretha Edgecomb
"Being a good teacher is really not just about the intellectual things that you're teaching them."
Editor's Page
Florida Ever After
I came to Florida because I wanted to be a storyteller.
Commercial Real Estate
Employers are making modifications as back-to-the-office ramps up.
Developer Chad Henderson finds a healthy niche
Continued demand for waterfront developments makes marinas a prime asset class
Proximity, Proximity, Proximity
Polk County's warehouse market benefits from its location.
The Southwest Flordia market is strong and expected to get stronger.
Local companies are leading the way in heading back to the office.
The Southwest Flordia market is strong and expected to get stronger.
Around the State
Miami-Dade
Tech Boost
Tech Equity Miami aims to invest at least $100M to boost diversity.
Southeast
Digital Twins
Company creates virtual ship models with 360-degree and laser-scanning cameras.
Southwest
About Time
Red Apple Real Estate to feature historic 1924 clock at Residences of 400 Central when condo opens in 2025.
Central
Battery Breakthrough
X-Batt recycles graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries to create new batteries.
Northeast
Sweet Success
JF grad creates a way to prevent freezer burn with Ice Cream Guard.
Northwest
Early Alzheimer's Detection
UWF professor develops early demetia detection device.
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