Nick Weston: Florida won’t defeat socialism with a history lesson
Florida just nominated a self-described democratic socialist for the United States Senate. Angie Nixon, a member of the…
Florida’s lack of affordability could be a path to victory for state Dems, says chair
Credit: Shutterstock Florida Democrats are once again optimistic the state is in play, believing a growing lack of…
Mark Wilson: Building Florida’s workforce pipeline for a stronger, more competitive economy
Florida’s economy is expanding, but this growth brings challenges. While businesses grow and new residents arrive daily, employers…
Moratoriums aren’t the answer on data centers in Florida
By Kevin Doyle, Consumer Energy Alliance Florida’s economy has long been defined by tourism, real estate and the…
Mark Wilson: Florida has proved childhood poverty can be reduced. The work is not finished.
Despite being one of the world’s top economies, Florida still has 1 in 5 kids living in poverty.…
Joseph Mauro: Florida is winning the biotech race. Here’s how to finish the job.
When I sold Boca Biolistics to a Canadian private equity firm in 2023, I assumed our next decade…
Jeff Brandes: Florida’s property tax revolution needs a kill switch
Florida is about to perform open-heart surgery on its tax system amid a housing market already under stress.…
Jenn Pellegrino: Florida cannot afford to lose the Fort Meade data center fight
President Donald J. Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge lays out a clear, common-sense standard: America will dominate the AI…
County leaders say industrial growth here could strengthen economic future
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Business Development Board of Martin County is reporting an uptick in industrial growth…
Florida has momentum; the next four years matter most
Florida rarely thinks small, and eight years ago, business and community leaders made a bold decision to prove…
Economic analysis warns workforce disruptions could cost Florida $9B
As someone who speaks daily with business owners across Florida, I hear the same concerns repeatedly: workforce reliability,…
2026 State of the Region report
Tampa Bay Partnership and USF Muma College of Business sharing their 2026 State of Region reports. Photo by…