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Guest AuthorOctober 12, 2015

The topic of 3D printing is all over the news this year. It’s revolutionary technology to change the way things are made. I must confess I had a moment of extreme slowness when I first heard of the technology. I pictured 3D glasses, lasers all wrapped up in some strange-looking contraption. (My brain is soaked […]

Ryan RayOctober 12, 2015

An across-the-aisle pair of Tampa Bay area lawmakers are seeking to increase the level of taxpayer help Florida businesses can receive for research and development. Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes from St. Petersburg on Monday filed SB 508, a Senate companion bill to legislation that would bump up the level of R&D tax credits a business can receive […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

For several years, it’s been a given that Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn would try to take his brand of leadership to a new level in 2018 by seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Facing just token opposition in his re-election bid, Buckhorn won with nearly 96 percent of the vote in March, setting himself up […]

Melissa RossOctober 12, 2015

The social justice group Dream Defenders sent an email to stakeholders and media outlets explaining that the organization’s current social media blackout is “being intentional about our next steps.” According to Rachel Gilmer, new chief of strategy for the organization, the group will soon launch the FREE Campaign, “a membership-driven effort that begins with a statewide […]

Guest AuthorOctober 12, 2015

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Florida was the first state to officially sanction greyhound racing in 1931 and for almost 85 years it’s been an enjoyable source of entertainment for Floridians as well as visitors to our state. Just as importantly, greyhound racing track owners have made billions in revenue and made a big contribution to Florida’s economy over the […]

Guest AuthorOctober 12, 2015

Mrs. Albina had just finished her math lecture. I was sitting two seats from the back, third row from the door to freedom. Fourth grade was no place to spend time doing easy math drills. After all, it was October and the weather in Carol City, a relatively new suburb in north Dade County, Florida, […]

Jac VerSteegOctober 12, 2015

A recent Dana Summers political cartoon in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and other Tribune newspapers depicts in its first frame a thoughtful-looking Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama saying, “In light of the recent shootings, we need to think about guns and ask ourselves the obvious question.” Then, in the punchline frame, Clinton and […]

Mitch PerryOctober 12, 2015

Good morning….Well, it’s Columbus Day, one of those weird federal holidays which most people in the private sector don’t enjoy (similar to next months’ Veterans Day). In typical fashion, our Congress is not only taking the day off to make the holiday, but the entire week. This, despite the fact that the House GOP is supposed […]

Jac VerSteegOctober 11, 2015

A recent Dana Summers political cartoon in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and other Tribune newspapers depicts in its first frame a thoughtful-looking Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama saying, “In light of the recent shootings, we need to think about guns and ask ourselves the obvious question.” Then, in the punchline frame, Clinton and […]

Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2015

Mrs. Albina had just finished her math lecture. I was sitting two seats from the back, third row from the door to freedom. Fourth grade was no place to spend time doing easy math drills. After all, it was October and the weather in Carol City, a relatively new suburb in north Dade County, Florida, […]

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Blake Dowling: 3D printers poised to revolutionize manufacturing

Bipartisan bill would boost maximum state R&D funding for Florida biz

Bob Buckhorn still considering 2018 run for governor

Email insights: Dream Defenders tease launch of “FREE Campaign”

Jack Cory: Florida’s greyhound racing industry deserves protection

Ed Moore: The October that changed us all

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Gun foes should “politicize” deaths

Mitch Perry Report for 10.12.15 – Does Joe Maddon have the mojo this post-season?

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Gun foes should “politicize” deaths

Ed Moore: The October that changed us all