February 2024 Contents
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FEATURES
The Villages
The Villages is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. How much larger will it get?
NextGen
Education Guru
Adam Giery’s national consulting firm arms companies with data and insight they need to succeed in the education market and other sectors.
Economic Backbone
Cardiac Care
Heart Health
Florida’s cardiac experts are using innovative approaches to combat Florida’s No. 1 killer — heart disease.
Five years ago, part of Roy Reid’s heart essentially split open. It changed his life in ways he never could have expected.
Jose Navia is always thinking up new ways to fix patients’ hearts.
Non-profits have teamed up with Florida’s historically Black colleges and universities to screen student athletes.
The list of Floridians in need of a heart transplant is lengthening.
Unlocking Stem Cells Cardiac Benefits
Joshua Hare believes that stem cells represent a future in which cardiac care.
AI’s Emerging Role in Cardiac Care
"I see AI’s role in cardiology is as an assistive tool for busy cardiologists..."
A pilot program aims to get an early handle on health issues unmasked by pregnancy.
Leadership Insights
Custom Content
Florida Associations' Top Executives
From protecting consumers and setting industry standards to making a sizeable economic impact, Florida's associations are shaping the future of Florida and the nation.
Trendlines
Up Front
The 'Non' Final Frontier
It has been nearly 12 years since my parents bought their home in The Villages.
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Lee Brian Schrager
"I'm very high-low brow. I can fit in anywhere."
Editor's Page
Little Ripples, Big Waves
Peter Betzer has crossed between the worlds of academia and economic development.
Artificial Intelligence
From insurance to boating, companies are leveraging AI to automate processes, glean insights from data and better serve customers.
Boatyard is using artificial intelligence to streamline the way marine service providers interact with customers.
VeraData is using machine learning to help non-profits improve fundraising.
A UCF professor is pioneering systems to monitor the structural integrity of aging roads.
Legislature 2024: Part II
Daycare Dilemma
Rising costs and the expansion of pandemic-era subsidies have Florida childcare centers and families in a crunch. Lawmakers have limited options on the horizon...
Patricia Cooper is the first person in her family to wake up, opening her eyes well before sunrise in her home in Fort Lauderdale.
Sustainability
Defending the Shore
University of Miami researchers are developing artificial reefs to reduce flooding, create habitats for marine life and make Florida’s coastlines more resilient.
Around the State
Statewide
Flower Power
Miami International Airport imports more flowers than any other airport in the United States.
Miami-Dade
Knight's New Leader
Former USA Today publisher and veteran journalist has tapped to lead Knight Foundation.
Southeast
Building Blocks
Palm Springs became the debut site for Renco USA's first housing complex.
Southwest
Fine Arts
Theater in the Garden will include two theaters, a museum and a restaurant.
Central
Ballpark Upgrades
The historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark is getting a $30M makeover.
Northeast
Conservation Boost
Florida's Lake to Lagoon region is home to 1M people, an array of wildlife and sensitive lands.
Northwest
Gulf Cable Expansion
One of the region's fastest growing manufacturers is getting much larger.
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