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Matt Walsh
October 2, 2026

They will trash your life. (Socialists, that is.)

‘Medicare for All,’ cost of living and anti-capitalism are top national issues. Don’t fall for the Dems’ populist propaganda.

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By Mark Wilson
August 12, 2026

Florida Is the world's 14th-largest economy. Let's keep climbing.

Florida Chamber of Commerce and Foundation President and CEO Mark Wilson says the next goal is to break into the top 10.

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By John Wiseman
July 31, 2026

Sarasota-Manatee builder’s group tackles anti-growth sentiments

The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange says for communities to thrive its elected leaders must have ‘a vision beyond the buzzwords.’

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By John Horne
July 3, 2026

Restaurant owner committed to workforce goals — even sans USF Sarasota-Manatee

Collaboration over competition is a big mantra for Oysters Rock Hospitality co-founder John Horne in the wake of New College of Florida absorbing the campus — and debt — of USF Sarasota-Manatee. So too is developing a future-ready workforce.

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By Jeff Brandes
June 21, 2026

DeSantis vs. DeSantis — and the battle between intentions and incentives

One DeSantis encouraged starter homes. The other may have just made them fiscally impossible to approve. And remember: good public policy is not measured by intentions. It is measured by incentives.

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By Justin Thibaut
June 2, 2026

Fort Myers Beach wants post-Ian recovery on pre-Ian terms — that won't work

Developers being labeled villainous on Fort Myers Beach is inaccurate says one loval broker — and hurting the town's post-hurricane recovery, not helping it. Market forces, says Justin Thibaut, are "math, not greed."

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By Ron Starner
May 14, 2026

Noted site selection exec on why Florida’s future looks nothing like its past

The New York-to-St. Pete exodus continues unabated. One local exec says his firm believes St. Pete "will become the next Austin." He adds: "We've stopped hiring in New York."

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By Jeff Brandes
April 30, 2026

Florida housing: Regulated out of reach

The Florida growth story is showing cracks, largely because of misaligned policy choices and a lack of a statewide vision.

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By Jeff Brandes
March 23, 2026

DeSantis, Legislature move too quickly on property taxes, make fiscal folly

Gov. DeSantis wants a special session of the Legislature to create a constitutional amendment to cut property taxes. A special session is for emergencies. This issue is too big for that.