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August 23, 2022

Point/Counterpoint: Will rent control solve housing crisis?

A tenants rights’ advocate argues that landlords have wrongly been granted the high ground in the debate.

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By Melinda Clarkson Isley | Guest
August 2, 2022

Letter to the Editor: New Fort Myers Chamber CEO has glaring conflict of interest

Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman was recently named president and CEO of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.

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By Thomas P. Vartanian and William M. Isaac | Guest Columnists
June 30, 2022

Time to get smart about financial technology — and how to regulate the $10T market

Regulators ignore the crypto world at their peril, contend a pair of longtime prominent industry officials and executives.

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Matt Walsh
June 9, 2022

Insurance reform: 'Two steps forward, one step backward’

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

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By James Gwartney and David Macpherson | Guest Columnists
May 26, 2022

The inevitable recession is forthcoming

Between World War II and 2020, inflation rose to 6% or more seven times. Each time, recession followed — six times it hit within three months of the peak inflation rate.

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By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor
May 18, 2022

State senator on insurance debacle: We need political courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

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Matt Walsh
May 18, 2022

Biggest economic crisis in Florida history looms

Florida’s $3.6 trillion property insurance market is in collapse. Whether Florida’s economy will be rescued will be a political duel: Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Speaker Chris Sprowls and the state’s plaintiff attorneys.

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By James Gwartney and David Macpherson
May 3, 2022

Economics professors: Fed’s fingerprints are all over inflation debacle

"It is unbelievable that any member of the Board of Governors could think the Fed could finance a $4 trillion increase in federal spending without causing inflation."

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Louis Llovio
April 7, 2022

My father’s business, built on hustle, teaches valuable lessons

Family-run company can be more about what you learn from one another as the bottom line. In the Llovio family, the lessons are about grit, resilience and, notably, love.

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Matt Walsh
February 23, 2022

Insurance rates to continue going through the roof

Lawmakers have made it impossible for insurance carriers to make a profit while they have created a billion-dollar money train for lawyers — at Florida consumers’ expense.

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Mark Gordon
January 19, 2022

Silver linings: The Business Observer turns 25 — and plans for the paper of the future

In recognizing our 25th birthday, we shine a spotlight on how the Business Observer will continue to be a responsive, resilient and reliable source of business news and information.

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Matt Walsh
January 5, 2022

The word for 2022: Courage

We all would like to wipe away the strife of 2021. But unfortunately, much of it will continue. To turn the tide and preserve what the Founders created, we must act with courage.

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Matt Walsh
October 28, 2021

Opinion: Escape the (inflationary) rule of fools

Today’s inflation shows the ignorance and stupidity of politicians. History is rife with its tragic consequences.

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Adrian Moore
October 14, 2021

Federal tax plan might extinguish Biden’s promise

Tobacco taxes tend to have an outsized impact on lower-income citizens.

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By Michael Farren and Philip St. Jean
September 23, 2021

Opinion: billions are being wasted in economic development subsidy wars

Governments can’t seem to stop offering huge incentives to corporations, even though it's clear they don't have much effect on companies’ decisions. Does paying $288,000 for one job really make sense?

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Point/Counterpoint: Will rent control solve housing crisis?

Letter to the Editor: New Fort Myers Chamber CEO has glaring conflict of interest

Time to get smart about financial technology — and how to regulate the $10T market

Insurance reform: 'Two steps forward, one step backward’

The inevitable recession is forthcoming

State senator on insurance debacle: We need political courage

Biggest economic crisis in Florida history looms

Economics professors: Fed’s fingerprints are all over inflation debacle

My father’s business, built on hustle, teaches valuable lessons

Insurance rates to continue going through the roof

Silver linings: The Business Observer turns 25 — and plans for the paper of the future

The word for 2022: Courage

Opinion: Escape the (inflationary) rule of fools

Federal tax plan might extinguish Biden’s promise

Opinion: billions are being wasted in economic development subsidy wars

Sarasota County faces four Live Local Act lawsuits, at least 4,000 units at stake

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Pasco County community's newest amenity: A registered nurse

Allegiant adds Fort Myers, Sarasota, St. Petersburg flights to Michigan

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