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Kelly HayesOctober 13, 2021

This year’s Halloween season is expected to be a treat for Florida retailers, according to data from the National Retail Federation. Halloween is the second biggest retail event of the year, and data anticipates this year will be a comeback from the slowdown from the pandemic. “You can already feel the energy and excitement among […]

Joe HendersonApril 11, 2021

The 60 Minutes "hit piece" on Gov. Ron DeSantis backfired.

Drew WilsonOctober 4, 2018

The state’s largest professional association, the Florida Realtors, ponied up another half million dollars to support one of the property tax measures that will be on the November ballot. Amendment 2 would make instill a permanent tax cap on annual assessments for non-homesteaded properties, excluding school taxes. Voters approved a measure a decade ago current […]

Staff ReportsJune 16, 2017

Florida retailers expect dads to be showered with gifts, with a record-setting Father’s Day in 2017. The Florida Retail Federation, the state’s leading trade association for the retail industry, predicts consumers will spend an average $134.75 for the holiday, up almost $10 from last year’s $125.92. Spending nationwide is also expected to reach $15.5 billion, […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 3/4/25-House Democratic Leader Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, talks with the media about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State speech during the opening day of the 2025 Legislative Session, Tuesday at the Capitol in Tallahassee. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Florida retailers expect a treat for Halloween season with national sales surpassing $10B

Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 4.4.21

Florida Realtors dump more cash into Amendment 2

Florida retailers expect record Father’s Day spending