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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 […]

Guest AuthorOctober 23, 2014

During the three gubernatorial debates, something more profound than a breakdown over a personal cooling device occurred, and it happened so quickly that many of us almost missed it. Amid the bickering, the puffery and the ceaseless back-and-forth, it appears that these two men — two men who clearly can’t agree on almost any issue […]

Guest AuthorOctober 2, 2014

Although some critics have cited Atlantic City in opposing limited additional gaming options, the Florida Legislature has studied the gaming issue quite deliberately and pointed out major differences between Atlantic City and anything that is being considered in Florida. At no point has the Legislature even discussed anything more than perhaps one or two integrated […]

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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

Bill Golden: Scott and Crist: A rare point of agreement?

Tom Feeney: Florida will get gaming right — and be better for it