Economic Backbone: Law

Abundant phosphate reserves made the Sunshine State a key player in the global fertilizer industry — leading to both riches and sacrifices.

With a 2.6% unemployment rate in Florida, finding workers — particularly for jobs that are both physically demanding and require experience — is challenging for builders.

Property values in Sarasota and Manatee counties have continued their dramatic increases, with the latest property tax roll figures underscoring the meteoric rise with another year of double digit growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic may be in our rearview mirror, but its lasting effects are still hurting some Central Florida businesses. A few recently closed their doors for good.

Norwegian originally planned to continue sailing the Epic in Europe during the coming winter. But, instead, Norwegian will transfer the ship to Port Canaveral.