Opinion

By Keith Richard, Ashley Dietz
December 2, 2025

2030 census gives Floridians opportunity to fix costly 2020 miscount

In the 2020 census, officials say the organization undercounted Florida by 750,000 people. That cost the Sunshine State more than $11.4 billion.

Opinion

By Zachary Christensen, Adrian Moore, Steven Vu
November 20, 2025

When pondering property tax cut, be wary of existing government debt

The state pension fund is still in a deficit, and policymakers should avoid financial risks.

Opinion

By Tom Hall
November 6, 2025

The Florida Aquarium at 30: How one building truly changed a city

A belief in Tampa — and a hope in an unseen vision — led a major success that defined three decades of growth.

Opinion

By Jeff Brandes
October 29, 2025

Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

Opinion

Sharon Hillstrom
August 27, 2025

Sky's the limit for aviation companies and careers in Manatee County

The industry is soaring in Manatee, with an assist from economic development officials who helped create a welcoming and pro-business environment.

Opinion

By Pat Neal
August 20, 2025

Prolific builder Pat Neal: Developers must help improve region's infrastructure

The population surge in Florida shows little signs of slowing, making vigilant preparation a key to managing the growth properly.

Opinion

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto
July 15, 2025

Opinion: Sarasota affordable housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
July 7, 2025

Historic, yes; could be better

Credit Speaker Perez and his House colleagues for finally reining in spending. But there are still political gimmicks and pet projects in the budget.

Opinion

Sharon Hillstrom
June 27, 2025

Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city's economy and livability

City leaders aim to capitalize on Bradenton's momentum.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
June 6, 2025

Danny Perez: The new disrupter

At last there is a Florida speaker addressing what we have all seen: Our so-called conservative Republican lawmakers have a spending problem.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 6, 2025

Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

Opinion

By Randall G. Holcombe
May 6, 2025

In truth, our trade deficits benefit Americans

While the Trump administration’s economic policies are aimed at least partly toward eliminating the nation’s balance of payments deficits, Americans should understand that they benefit from those deficits.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 6, 2025

Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

Opinion

By Abigail R. Hall, Michael A. Coon
April 29, 2025

Tariffs are an economic hurricane for Florida businesses

"Tariffs are taxes. Just like any other tax, these tariffs will make goods more expensive. Florida businesses that rely on imports to provide goods and services will feel the pain."

Opinion

Sharon Hillstrom
April 24, 2025

Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. seeks to close the gap between "what students are learning and what businesses need now and in the future."

Opinion

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2030 census gives Floridians opportunity to fix costly 2020 miscount

When pondering property tax cut, be wary of existing government debt

The Florida Aquarium at 30: How one building truly changed a city

Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

Sky's the limit for aviation companies and careers in Manatee County

Prolific builder Pat Neal: Developers must help improve region's infrastructure

Opinion: Sarasota affordable housing plan falls short

Historic, yes; could be better

Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city's economy and livability

Danny Perez: The new disrupter

Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

In truth, our trade deficits benefit Americans

Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

Tariffs are an economic hurricane for Florida businesses

Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

Airline adds flight from Fort Myers to upstate New York

50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

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