Florida Economy
Florida Debuts New Economic Development Brand
Can a catchy new slogan attract more businesses to Florida? We’ll soon find out.
Forecasters: State Budget Up, Dangers Remain
State forecasters added nearly $400 million to estimated tax revenues over the next year and a half — but warned that dangers like the “fiscal cliff” could still damage a fragile economic recovery powering the gains.
Florida Economists: Growth To Continue Next Three Years
Proof that Florida’s economy is recovering the recession: state tax collections are up, and Florida economists are predicting that tax revenue will continue to grow over the next three years.
Gov. Scott Tells Supporters Florida Needs Romney
Gov. Rick Scott told a crowd of supporters in St. Augustine that Florida’s economy is getting better and will improve even more if former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is elected president.
Report: Romney Asks Scott To Not Praise State Economy
Florida Governor Rick Scott has touted Florida’s declining unemployment rate for the past several months. According to Bloomberg News, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has a message for Scott, be quiet.
2012 Budget Gap To Be Upwards Of $1.7 Billion
The state government is expected to face another shortfall over the next two years ranging from $1.3 to $1.7 billion according to state economists.
Gov. Scott Pushing To Lift Corporate Income Tax
Forty years ago Florida voters implemented on corporate income after their new governor stumped the state with a pair of Sears shirts, one bought in the state and the other in neighboring Georgia, which already had that tax.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
