February 8, 2023
Around Florida
White Hot
In 2020, the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) unveiled a new strawberry with a distinct white color that ripens to a pale pink blush. The cross-bred berry was the work of Vance Whitaker, a professor of horticultural sciences and a strawberry breeder. Last year, the berry hit the U.S. and European markets in a big way, garnering huge social media attention with posts generating more than 50 million views.
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Published on 2/1/2023
Statewide outlook for Florida in 2023
Economist Jerry Parrish expects a U.S. recession in 2023 but says that doesn't necessarily mean Florida will join in. If Florida does, he says, it will be shorter than the national recession and not as deep.
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Published on 1/31/2023
Florida's hospital construction trend rises to meet population growth
In 2024, Jupiter Medical Center and UF Health hope to open a “neighborhood hospital” with an ER, inpatient beds, operating rooms and other services in Avenir, a new residential development in northwest Palm Beach County — another sign of a boomlet in hospital construction in Florida.
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Published on 12/28/2022
National Economic Headwinds for Florida
The Florida Chamber Foundation has been charting Florida's rise in the global economy in its ambitious 2030 Blueprint, which aims to position the state – now the equivalent of the world's 16th largest economy, ahead of Saudi Arabia and behind the Netherlands – at 10th.
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Published on 12/27/2022
Lessons learned from Hurricane Ian and the work that still needs to be done
Florida marked the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew in August, noting how far the state had come in hardening against and recovering from epic storms. Then came Hurricane Ian, which made clear more work needs to be done.
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Published on 12/23/2022
Knowing the Odds: Florida's history offers lessons about timing and intensity of storms
The bottom line: While you should be prepared, you don't always need to be afraid.
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Published on 5/10/2022
Infrastructure: Critical strategies Florida can implement as it grows
Florida is projected to gain 2.5 million new residents by 2030. Here's what that means for schools, roads, homes and other infrastructure needs
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Published on 3/8/2022
Dimensions of Growth: The 2020 Census shows the new face of Florida
From 2010-20, Florida's population grew by 14.6% to more than 21.5 million. The boom didn't include all of Florida's counties, however.
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Published on 10/27/2021
The global reach of Florida innovations
From creating better forecasts for farmers and traders to responding to health concerns in real time, innovations developed in Florida extend worldwide.
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Published on 8/31/2021
Higher Ed: Comings and Goings
New faces and incoming higher ed leaders; plus several presidents of state colleges and universities are retiring...
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Published on 5/26/2021
Florida's Top 10 Property Insurers
Be sure to read Mike Vogel's coverage of Demotech's warning about Florida's homeowner issues.
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Premiums Written: $352.9M | Market Share: 3.5%
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Premiums Written: $372.4M | Market Share: 3.7%...
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Published on 3/23/2021
Florida's Top Ten 2021 Legislative Issues
For more detailed coverage on any of the issues listed below, read Amy Keller's Legislative Preview in the March issue!
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Published on 3/5/2021
Rural Florida's counties in need
Almost half of all Florida counties are classified as economically distressed.
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Published on 8/28/2017
Site seeing: Location consultants eye Florida's incentives policy
Site selectors are watching Florida's debate over incentives closely.
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Published on 2/27/2017
Florida's new land baron
On July 19 of last year, a land-use attorney from Tallahassee appeared before commissioners in Taylor County, a rural north Florida county about 50 miles southeast of the state capital.
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Published on 1/26/2017
Singing the blues: Naples engages in a 'blue zone project' to boost healthy living
Around Naples, restaurants, civic centers, churches, grocery stores and schools are being enlisted to join an effort to focus the area on diet and lifestyle practices that produce longer, healthier lives.
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Published on 12/28/2016
Life after citrus
With citrus devastated by greening, some growers are letting their land sit idle. Others are trying new crops.
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Published on 11/28/2016
Miles of aisles at Florida grocery stores
ucked between Dollar Tree and Ross Dress for Less in Clearwater, the 5,500-sq.-ft. Bulk Nation store has only a few traditional grocery shelves...
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Published on 10/26/2016
Change is in the cards: Sports cards go digital
Topps' digital team in Orlando sets out to reinvent the sports card.
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Published on 9/28/2016
Listen to the music: A look at Florida's live music scene
More than a dozen music festivals that feature rock, classic rock, country, soul, hip-hop and electronic dance music now call Florida home.
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Published on 8/26/2016
Florida's population exploding; expected to reach 20.7 million by end of 2016
Analysis by Cushman & Wakefield depicts a thriving economy in Florida driven by explosive population growth and high consumer confidence.
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Published on 8/10/2016
The spirited growth of Florida distilleries
The number of Florida distilleries is growing thanks to regulatory changes.
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Published on 7/27/2016
Collateral benefits: Retailers benefit from the lottery's big payouts
For retailers, the attraction of the lottery lies in the opportunity to sell the lottery hopefuls other goods and the free media ride that growing jackpots bring.
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Published on 6/28/2016
Florida teen ‘Shark Tank'
Even grade-schoolers can get help with business skills at academies tailored for young entrepreneurs.
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Published on 5/25/2016
Code red: Computer 'boot camps' are springing up across Florida
You don't need a four-year degree to program a computer. ‘Boot camps' have sprung up all over the state offering crash courses in coding.
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Published on 4/27/2016
