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Florida Legislature serves big business first, that was confirmed when it passed the “reform” of the state's nuclear cost recovery act.
Ocala Star-BannerIt is Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light, the state's largest utilities, that still get all the breaks and no one speaks up for the ratepayers.
Tampa Bay TimesFlorida businesses are pressuring lawmakers for a bill that would prohibit local governments from passing wage, benefits and sick-time ordinances.
South Florida Sun-SentinelPelican Bay-based Health Management Associates plans to expand its Physicians Regional Medical Center.
Naples Daily NewsConvergent Capital Partners and the Liberty Group have submitted a joint bid to the Tampa Port Authority to become Channelside’s operators.
Tampa TribuneBecause land scams are such a pronounced part of Florida's history, the state really should be better at preventing them by now.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneEverglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs officially closed Sunday, after 77 years of providing smiles and fun and a unique look at nature.
Fort Myers News-Press County commissioners should play no role at all in competitively-bid contracts, but they continue to meddle in the process.
Miami TodayCounty commissioners voted unanimously to approve $360,000 in incentives for iSirona, to keep it here and to add 300 full-time jobs.
Panama City News Herald Gov. Rick Scott wants to more than double the amount of money devoted to economic incentives.
Tampa Tribune While some may dwell on the negative economic conditions, we believe strongly our local chambers play a key role in the betterment of our community.
Osceola News GazetteThis immigrant's story is America's story, too. Doing more with less and being happy about it.
Florida Times-UnionSybac Solar plans to erect a 1-megawatt solar field on Paynes Prairie that provides environmental benefits to the sacred ground.
Gainesville SunThe Postal Service is faced with a choice between a relatively small reduction in service, or a major reduction in the overall mission.
Daytona Beach News-JournalWe were pleased to hear that Citrus Memorial Health Foundation board members agreed to partner with the YMCA for a new wellness center in Lecanto.
Citrus County Chronicleey West city officials recently were notified that a couple of cruise ships are sailing away with no intent of returning.
Key West CitizenPart of Gov. Scott's strategy is financial incentives but giving companies money might be the least effective strategy for attracting jobs.
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Letter To The Editor
Citrus County is just another victim of a big private corporation's attempted bullying. Because Duke Energy has more money than the county,...
Tampa Bay Times
For the second year in a row, the decision makers for the annual Christmas Parade have chosen a route that avoids downtown businesses on Stuart...
Lake Wales News
The blame can't be solely with retailers. They are just retailing. It is up to the consumer to refuse to participate in these "events....
Tampa Bay Times
The presidential election is over, but the debate rages on between advocates of free enterprise and those of government. Two recent articles in my...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Our world stage calls for illumination and support for the beleaguered job creator, with full deference and affection for a devoted supporting...
Orlando Sentinel
Do you own a small business? If so, and if you are like many other small business owners, you may be ignoring the requirements of the Affordable...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
If we want good, accountable government, we have to pay for it. Do we want the best workers - or the cheapest ones - catching the crooks, fighting...
Lehigh Acres Citizen
Op Ed
This Tampa Bay Times editorial incorrectly suggests that the Florida Office of Public Counsel was "shut out" of negotiations regarding a...
Tampa Bay Times
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida provides programs that teach young people about economics and free enterprise, personal finance and job...
News Press of Fort Myers
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