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Guest AuthorMay 31, 2015

Last month, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) voted to forgo purchasing U.S. Sugar-owned land to build a vital reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). This decision is a setback to Everglades restoration and communities enduring damaging discharges of polluted Lake Okeechobee water along Florida’s east and west coasts. […]

Guest AuthorMay 12, 2015

As we all know, Florida is an odd state for politics; one where Republicans control the Cabinet, House and Senate, but where voters have supported a Democratic presidential candidate the last two cycles. On the important topic of energy, Florida’s red politicians get very purple. Traditionally, Republicans have supported the notion of offshore energy exploration, […]

Guest AuthorMarch 6, 2015

For decades casino lobbyists have tried to turn Florida into Las Vegas. But they have been turned back time and again by voters, legislators, governors and business groups that understand the toxic nature of gambling economics. But gambling lobbyists are back again, this time pushing for the biggest expansion of gambling in Florida’s history. There […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Floridians’ consumer sentiment rose more than a point from last month to 94.7 in February, the seventh straight month of increase, according to a new University of Florida survey. “Economic optimism among Floridians continues to advance as many of the fundamentals show improvement,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Floridians’ consumer sentiment rose more than a point from last month to 94.7 in February, the seventh straight month of increase, according to a new University of Florida survey. “Economic optimism among Floridians continues to advance as many of the fundamentals show improvement,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau […]

Daniel TilsonFebruary 22, 2015

On behalf of ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, I want to thank you, especially you, Governor-elect Scott, for having me here. What can I say? Jobs are first, last and everything. Jobs. J. O. B. S. Create enough more jobs – the right kind – and drive down those ugly unemployment numbers, and you’re […]

Ryan RayJanuary 8, 2015

On Wednesday the trade association for Florida’s grocery, apparel, department, home furnishings and big-box retailers released their annual outlook ahead of the 2015 legislative session. Their priorities deal with seven main areas: tourism, mobile devices, data security, shipping, customer service, new and remodeled retail spaces and fashion. Notable predictions include an industry-wide shift to acceptance […]

Mark FerruloDecember 15, 2014

The health of Florida’s environment and economy is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our coastline. Florida’s coasts and marine waters provide the economic lifeblood for hundreds of tourism and fishing communities, providing billions of dollars of economic activity and millions of jobs. That’s why for decades Floridians have successfully thwarted efforts to […]

Guest AuthorDecember 11, 2014

Florida’s unemployment rate is at 6 percent. It is hard to imagine a more deliberate focus on job creation than the state witnessed in the past four years. But what happens when we broaden the goal of economic development beyond job creation? In fairness, there is an obligation to demonstrate first why job creation is […]

Guest AuthorDecember 10, 2014

Florida’s unemployment rate is at 6 percent. It is hard to imagine a more deliberate focus on job creation than the state witnessed in the past four years. But what happens when we broaden the goal of economic development beyond job creation? In fairness, there is an obligation to demonstrate first why job creation is […]

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Eric Eikenberg: Everglades Foundation still eager to work with Legislature on water storage

Barney Bishop: Florida should take head out of the sand, allow offshore seismic surveying

John Sowinski: Dana Young's gambling bill encourages parasite casinos

Floridians’ consumer confidence continues upward trend

Floridians' consumer confidence continues upward trend

Daniel Tilson: Florida GOP's secret 2010 post-election economic training

Florida Retail Federation outlines 2015 industry projections

Mark Ferrulo: Florida should continue to oppose offshore drilling

Dale Brill: Florida economy on a roll that isn’t sustainable

Dale Brill: Florida economy on a roll that isn’t sustainable