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Bob SparksApril 10, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

Bob SparksApril 9, 2015

For years Florida governors and legislators stressed the need to diversify Florida’s economy. A state’s financial well-being so heavily dependent upon tourism and agriculture is a disaster or recession away from economic calamity, they said. They, and their successors who toe the same line, are right. Resorts, parks and Fresh From Florida are great for […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 19, 2015

At 2:30 p.m. today, the state’s Legislative Budget Committee will consider granting millions of dollars in tax breaks to four entities for sports stadiums: The Daytona International Speedway, the city of Orlando for Orlando City Soccer, the city of Jacksonville for the NFL Jaguars, and South Florida Stadium LLC, the home of the Miami Dolphins. […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2015

One of the top policy priorities for the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity heading into the legislative session this year has been to oppose a tax incentives package that would lure movie and television productions to the Sunshine State. And its advocacy has now been emboldened by a state report that says that the state doesn’t get a robust […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 27, 2015

One of the top policy priorities for the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity heading into the legislative session this year has been to oppose a tax incentives package that would lure movie and television productions to the Sunshine State. And its advocacy has now been emboldened by a state report that says that the state doesn’t get a robust […]

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Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida’s economic menu

Bob Sparks: Entertainment industry adds to Florida's economic menu

AFP warns LBC to skip support of stadium incentive proposal

AFP keeps up the heat on opposing tax incentives for TV & movie productions in Florida

AFP keeps up the heat on opposing tax incentives for TV & movie productions in Florida