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Mitch PerryDecember 15, 2014

Business and political leaders in Tampa Bay have been putting an intense focus on establishing trade relations in Central and South America in recent years, making excursions to Columbia, Panama and most recently, Chile. Now they’re targeting Brazil. On Monday morning, the Florida Chamber of Commerce presented a two-hour discussion on creating business opportunities with the largest country […]

Mitch PerryNovember 24, 2014

A ceremony heralding the groundbreaking for the $943 million master plan for Tampa International Airport took place Thursday morning, and it was a major production indeed. Held on the roof of the airport’s economy parking garage under a large tent equipped with heaters, wide screen television monitors, and 60’s style flight attendants, the event was […]

Mitch PerryNovember 24, 2014

A ceremony heralding the groundbreaking for the $943 million master plan for Tampa International Airport took place Thursday morning, and it was a major production indeed. Held on the roof of the airport’s economy parking garage under a large tent equipped with heaters, wide screen television monitors, and 60’s style flight attendants, the event was […]

Mitch PerryNovember 21, 2014

Oh yes he did. To the surprise of absolutely no one, President Obama last night announced his plan to shield millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation and grant them work permits in a 15-prime time speech. Now what happens? That’s something that Congressional Republicans will have to decide in the coming weeks, and we’ve heard […]

Mitch PerryNovember 20, 2014

Some random thoughts and observations, hours before President Obama probably melts down the conservative Twitterverse with his Executive Action on immigration in his prime-time address later tonight…. Congrats to the Tampa Bay Times’ Michael Kruse, the gifted wordsmith who will be taking his talents to the Beltway and write for Politico, along with editor Bill […]

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During 'Dry January,' a new study shows Orlando and Miami as 'sober curious' hot spots, even though these two cities have a strong drinking culture.

Tampa Bay business officials target Brazil for more trade opportunities

Groundbreaking begins on Tampa airport's $943 million master plan

Groundbreaking begins on Tampa airport’s $943 million master plan

Mitch Perry Report 11.21.14

Mitch Perry Report 11.20.14