State and local economic development professionals, with help from the Florida Legislature, are working to diversify the Panhandle’s economy using the area’s transportation assets, skilled […]
This infographic shows job growth in Florida over the past year.
On the precipice of college football kickoff, this report highlights the economic benefits of Florida’s seven Division I NCAA football teams, and explains how football
Investment in Floridas tourism industry resulted in nearly 76,000 jobs created in 2013, according to this report. The independent analysis shows that the state should
Florida seaports are performing very well under a decentralized governance model, managing and meeting their local needs while implementing a state level strategy to holistically
Florida’s job growth is steadily improving according to this report, which analyzes job growth data and shows higher job creation numbers for Florida than in
Floridas booming aircraft manufacturing industry is helping to diversify the state, according to a new report. The report, Ready for Takeoff: Florida Can Lead The
Florida’s favorable agricultural climate positions the state as the second largest produce exporter in the nation, according to a new report, which finds that the
International home purchasers play an integral role in Florida's housing market, according to this analysis of home sales. This report highlights the nations that have
Commuter train projects in Florida have generated some economic activity and job growth in Central and South Florida, though major concerns exist for taxpayers around
The 2014 Session has come to a close, and this Florida TaxWatch report details all of the issues that we followed this year.
Increased demand for new home construction is evidence that Florida is continuing its strong recovery from the Great Recession, according to this report. Housing starts
This BudgetWatch report compares the FY2014-15 House and Senate budgets in each spending area, and shows the change versus the current fiscal year.
Florida’s universities and research institutes are creating of some of the states most advanced technologies, but one Florida Institute is helping to bring them to
Already enjoying what is called a more than $1 billion budget surplus to appropriate during the 2014 Legislative Session, lawmakers were given another $150 million
A new honeybee research facility could make Florida a global leader in agricultural research and is estimated to return more than $1 million in state
Many local governments in Florida have taken advantage of the practice of selling advertising on local transit vehicles and bus shelters, similar to the recommendations
Statewide expansion of telemedicine could save Florida more than $1 billion annually, according to this TaxWatch report. The report highlights the importance of removing barriers
Florida’s nine university research parks help create high-wage jobs, diversify the state economy and ensure Florida retains top graduates, according to this month’s Economic Commentary.
Florida’s growing economy created an estimated 192,900 private sector jobs in 2013, according to this annual jobs report. The 2013 growth rates show Florida leading
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