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Environment

Wet Suits: Scuba diving lawyers

David Black was 7 the first time he saw someone pull on a wet suit and jump into the Atlantic Ocean. Read more »
Published on 12/20/2013

The St. Joe Co. announces an agreement to sell 382,834 acres

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) today announced that it has entered into a sales agreement with AgReserves, Inc., a Utah corporation, to sell approximately 382,834 acres of its timberland and rural land in Northwest Florida for $565 million. Read more »
Published on 11/7/2013

By the numbers: Paying for solar energy at a home or business

How long does it take to break even? Read more »
Published on 11/4/2013

Business Profile: Mr. Solar

As one of just a handful of trained solar-energy installers in Miami-Dade County, electrical contractor Kent Crook expects to reap the rewards if the PACE program booms. Read more »
Published on 11/4/2013

Homeowner finds going green will pay for itself - eventually

A 40-year-old, 4,000-sq.-ft. ranch-style home in the Miami area can cost a lot of money to cool... Read more »
Published on 11/4/2013

PACE setters: Agencies that handle PACE programs in Florida

All of the PACE programs in Florida handle the applications from property owners and determine whether the applicants are eligible. Read more »
Published on 11/4/2013

Slow PACE for energy efficiency retrofits

A program the state approved three years ago makes it easier and cheaper for consumers and businesses to pay for energy-efficiency retrofits. Why is it taking so long to get off the ground? Read more »
Published on 11/4/2013

The Mosaic Company to acquire Florida phosphate business from CF Industries for $1.2 billion

Plus an additional $200 million to fund CF Industries' Asset Retirement Obligation Escrow Read more »
Published on 10/28/2013

Fishing in Florida: A $5 billion dollar business

An look at the economic impact fishing -- in all its forms -- has on Florida [August 2013] Read more »
Published on 8/27/2013

A-C-T Environmental: Best Midsized Company - No. 17

Best Midsized Company employees answer the question, "What do you like best about your company?" Read more »
Published on 7/25/2013

Water challenges at SFWMD

Daniel O'Keefe, a real estate attorney, is the new chairman of the South Florida Water Management District. In this interview, O'Keefe discusses what's coming up for the District. Read more »
Published on 7/17/2013

Car Charging Group

The largest public network of electric vehicle charging stations is based in Miami Beach... Read more »
Published on 7/17/2013

Distributing oil funds in Northwest Florida

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson IV is chairman of the Gulf Consortium, representing 23 Florida gulf coast counties slated to receive millions of dollars in compensation, yet to be distributed, for damages resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Read more »
Published on 7/10/2013

A Rising Concern: The impact of sea level rise on Florida

Forget the argument over what may be causing it — if we take seriously the idea that the sea level could rise by more than seven inches in the next 30 years, what should Florida communities be doing about it, and how much will it cost? Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Insurance

As seas continue to rise, the insurance industry will play a key role in how communities respond. Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Community Planning

Twenty years ago, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council issued a report that warned about the implications of sea level rise for Sarasota Bay. Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Groundwater

As sea level rises, it will push saltwater into aquifers that supply Floridians' drinking water. Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Roads

Hot Spots: Fort Lauderdale and St. Johns County Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Beach and Shore

Hot Spots: Beaches, Singer Island & Marco Island Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Building and Infrastructure

Flooding has become more common on touristy Miami Beach... Read more »
Published on 7/8/2013

Impact: Building and Infrastructure

Hot Spots: Miami Beach, Punta Gorda and Monroe County Read more »
Published on 6/28/2013

Spring woes in Florida

Runoff from fertilizer and septic waste has caused the springs to become murky. There are 90% fewer fish than in the 1950s. Read more »
Published on 6/20/2013

Fallout in Citrus County after the Crystal River Nuclear Plant closed

First, Duke Energy announced it would permanently close the damaged Crystal River Nuclear Plant rather than fix it, costing Citrus County 585 jobs. Read more »
Published on 6/13/2013

One for the Birds

Archbold Biological Station draws scientists from all over the world but has remained low-profile inside Florida. Read more »
Published on 5/31/2013

CEO Sounding Board - Water Quality

Florida and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this year agreed to end dual rule making over the proper levels of nitrogen and phosphorus... Read more »
Published on 5/30/2013

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Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices
Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices

Central Floirda chocolate shops are left with a bitter taste as cocoa prices hit an all-time high earlier this week.

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