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Associated PressMay 2, 2015

Some South Florida politicians say they’ve been ignored long enough by state leaders in North Florida. Now they want their own state. The South Miami City Commission is urging the creation of a new state of “South Florida.” It’s a symbolic resolution, aimed at showing leaders in Florida’s current capital of Tallahassee that they’re not […]

Daniel TilsonApril 22, 2015

Gov. Scott finally got busy addressing big issues this week. Not serious, mind you, just busy. Lots of finger-pointing, no problem-solving With President Barack Obama visiting South Florida and using the Everglades as backdrop to observe Earth Day, Scott refused the White House’s invitation to participate. Why risk hearing any inflammatory words or phrases. Climate […]

Associated PressApril 9, 2015

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South Florida voters may get a chance to tell legislators whether they want Las-Vegas styled casinos. A Florida House panel on Thursday voted in favor of a stripped-down gambling bill. Legislators removed a provision to allow two casinos in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, but agreed to let county commissioners hold referendums on whether casinos should […]

Associated PressMarch 26, 2015

The push to bring Las Vegas-resort-style casinos to South Florida is stalling again this year as the Legislature remains divided over what type of gambling to allow in the state. A major gambling bill sponsored by a top House Republican that includes the casino proposal has yet to be voted on — and it may […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

Phil AmmannMarch 4, 2015

In the possibility that state Rep. Dana Young’s Gaming Control Act of 2015 passes the Legislature, one thing is sure: There will be significant changes in Florida gambling, although maybe not what many expect. First, South Florida may well become a home to two destination casinos, dog tracks end live greyhound races and slot machines proliferate […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

Everyone – and I mean, EVERYONE – seems to be completely blowing off Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy and thinks her chances of winning a 2016 Senate race are about the same as mine. At the risk of condemning myself to outlier status for eternity, I will make the case for her. (I can hear it now, […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2015

Florida had one of the largest declines in homeownership in the nation during the past decade, according to new figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The homeownership rate in Florida went from more than 73 percent at the start of 2005 to just under 65 percent at the end of last year, according […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 8, 2015

There goes President Barack Obama again, being all intelligent, nuanced, thought-provoking and downright provocative. Don’t you love it, or at least respect and admire it? I do. I’m imagining a lot of heads nodding. Am also imagining a lot of heads shaking back and forth. Maybe some gnashing teeth and foaming at the corners of […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 30, 2015

Sachs Media Group (SMG), Florida’s leading independent public relations firm, is expanding with a new Boca Raton office. Boca Raton is the third location statewide and first in South Florida for SMG, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In addition to being one of Florida’s foremost communications enterprises, SMG also has evolved into a […]

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Juice would be spilled: Imagining 2 Floridas, South and North

Daniel Tilson: In Rick Scott's Florida, if the flooding doesn't get you, lack of health insurance will

South Florida voters may get chance to vote on casinos

Push for resort casinos stalls in Legislature

Dana Young's reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida

Dana Young’s reform bill might actually reduce gambling in Florida

Peter Schorsch: Debbie Wasserman Schultz can win Senate race. Really!

Census data: Florida homeownership dives in past decade

Daniel Tilson: President Obama Prayer Breakfast furor is teachable moment

Sachs Media Group expands to Boca Raton, first office in South Florida