September 2023 Contents
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FEATURES
Solar
Finding sites for millions of solar energy panels sparks a land rush in rural Florida as new installations consume larger swaths of acreage.
An 866-acre solar power plant has a farmer rethinking plans for his family land's future.
FPL says wildlife cameras show its power plants don't interfere with state ecosystem.
76% of Central Florida's calendar days are cloudy or partly cloudy.
Economic Backbone
Energy
Power Lessons
After working as a paramedic for eight years - and dealing with the emotional toil that comes with such a job - Alejandro Guillen was ready for a career change.
At Madison County dairy farm, FPU Renewables is turning cow manure into energy.
Florida's largest municipal utility has updated its clean energy goals. Some say the plan doesn't go far enough.
Orlando and Kolumi have cut a parking garage's energy consumption by half.
The Florida municipal Solar Project will add 1.8 million panels on eight farms.
Trendlines
Up Front
Strategic Economic Development is Florida's Future
Florida's growth is impressive - from the Panhandle to South Florida and all areas between.
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Rita Lowman
"I choose to be happy. I choose to be upbeat."
Editor's Page
Sole Mates
Trailblazing entrepreneur Rita Case is recognized for many things.
Space
Honeywell Aerospace in Clearwater is creating the cockpit controls and other spacecraft components that will allow astronauts to fly around the moon.
South Florida business leader Jarett Levan has found a sweet spot in the candy business.
NextGen
All Together Now
Improving Aviation is using drones to fight wildfires and modernize flight.
Community Portrait
Regional Economic Profile
The Palm Beaches
Business growth and innovation continue to earn the Greater South Florida region national accolades.
Around the State
Statewide
The Butterfly Effect
The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity maintains its 10M butterfy and moth specimens in 77K drawers.
Miami-Dade
Driving Climate Conversations
Miami Waterkeeper advocates on behalf of South Florida's watershed.
Southeast
Seeking Protections
LactaLogics processes breast milk from donor moms for use in feeding premature babies.
Southwest
Developmental Pitch
The Philadelphia Phillies want an upgrade to their city-owned spring training facility.
Central
Tech Focus
The Orlando Economic Partnership has spun off its development efforts to create Innovate Orlando.
Northeast
Helping Black-Owned Businesses Thrive
Entrepreneurs joined forces to help businesses facing challenges during the pandemic.
Northwest
Quick Fix
Pensacola leaders are looking to turn a 30-room motel into affordable housing.
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