The Sunshine Economy: Spirit Airlines Evolves
Spirit Airlines is a major economic force in South Florida: it is the second largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; it is a top five employer in Broward County with more...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: State of Teachers' Unions
Florida teachers’ unions are planning to sue the state over a new law that threatens their long-term survival.
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: One Year After Irma
The White Sands Inn and Hawks Cay Resort are only four miles apart in the Middle Keys, but they represent two very different types of hotels along the island chain. They also represent two very...
View ArticleSecurities And Exchange Commission Chairman Speaks To The Sunshine Economy
Stock fraud, quarterly financial results and crypotcurrencies were a few of the topics WLRN discussed with the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission over the course of two interviews. The...
View ArticlePhillip Frost Denies Fraud Charges, SEC Chair Talks About Protecting Investors
Miami biotech billionaire and philanthropist Dr. Phillip Frost says he was stunned by the stock trading fraud charges filed against him earlier this month by the Securities and Exchange Commission....
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: The Business of Betting
Gambling in Florida is a perennial issue for politicians and the public. It will be on this fall’s ballot for voters in two forms. One proposed constitutional amendment would ban greyhound racing. The...
View ArticlePolitics In The Sunshine Economy: The Race For Florida's 27th Congressional...
In the battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, the race to replace the longest-serving member of the Florida Congressional delegation plays a big role. The campaign to succeed Ileana...
View ArticleClimate Change And Rising Seas In Florida's 27th Congressional Race
Florida's 27th Congressional District has miles of coastline. The district stretches from near Black Pointe Marina in south Miami-Dade County to the Venetian Causeway, and all of Key Biscayne and Miami...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Jorge Pérez On Housing, Sea Level Rise and Pres. Trump
Jorge Pérez has built hundreds of condominiums in South Florida since the last housing market collapse. In fact, he has built thousands of condos in his career. They have fueled a multi-billion dollar...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Financial Statements — More Stories Of Money And The...
Randolph Watts has had tough times. He was a drug addict. He spent time in jail. But he’s been sober for more than 20 years and has had a steady job for the past decade at a deli in North Miami Beach....
View ArticleThe Autonomous Vehicle Industry In The Sunshine Economy
Being in an autonomous vehicle can be a lot of work. It takes two people — one in the driver’s seat, a second in the passenger seat — each describing what they are seeing and what the car will be...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Rebuilding The Northern Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian
Great Abaco Island remains beautiful but scarred. It is scarred from the seemingly endless hours of winds and water from Hurricane Dorian in September. Its economy is quiet — quieted by the worst storm...
View ArticleSports Betting In The Sunshine Economy
Daniel Wallach says he is not a sports gambler and hasn't been for decades. " The one and only time in my life I've wagered on sports was in 1978 when I was in 10th grade," he said. Wallach practices...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: The Business Of The 'Hamilton' Bump
The “'Hamilton' Bump” is not a dance move during the blockbuster musical. It is a financial move driven by the hugely successful show.
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Financial Statements — Still More Stories Of Money And...
Michelle Zambrana feels like she is chasing the Miami lifestyle, but can't quite catch it. She and her husband, Oscar Rosenberg, recently had their second child right after Rosenberg lost his job at...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Lloyd's Of London CEO On The Rising Cost of Risk And...
The quiet season is about half over. The time between Nov. 30 and June 1 is usually quiet in the tropics. The six months between June and November is hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. And the...
View ArticleThe Coronavirus And The Sunshine Economy
Jay Foreman is no stranger to China and the global supply chain. He runs Basic Fun, based in Boca Raton. It imports toys like My Little Pony Classic and Pound Puppies from China. A dozen Basic Fun...
View ArticleThe Nursing Home Industry And The Coronavirus In The Sunshine Economy
Florida’s large population of senior citizens and people without health insurance make the state vulnerable to the threat posed by an outbreak of COVID-19. The number of cases in the state remain...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Conferences And The Coronavirus
Some beaches have closed. Cruise ships are docked. Airlines have grounded some planes. Disney and Universal in Orlando are closed. Local attractions are shut down. Theaters are dark. Hotel reservations...
View ArticleThe Sunshine Economy: Restaurants And Coronavirus
The sounds bounced off walls in empty restaurant dining rooms and cafes.
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