Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 7, 2020

Complicated amendments include taxes, veteran issues

Some key backers of amendments up for a vote remain in the background.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
October 2, 2020

2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good. But they aren’t.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
September 3, 2020

It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida and $1 billion going to Gulf Coast counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. The crux of Florida’s recovery hinges on boosting demand and assuring visitors Florida is safe again.

Opinion

By Adrian Moore and Steven Gassenberger
August 11, 2020

Time running short for Florida's underperforming pensions

State pension plan administrators have been slow to investment assumptions. That could be a costly delay.

Opinion

Adrian Moore
May 29, 2020

How do economists think the economy will recover?

Some believe the recession could be short-lived, with technology a big help.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 29, 2020

The reopen debate: ‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 14, 2020

Economic shutdown: don’t forget the other 99%.

One-size-fits-all shutdowns don’t make sense. Public officials should shift their focus to reopening the economy.

Opinion

By Matt Walsh and Joel Schleicher
March 22, 2020

Plea to Gov. DeSantis: Give the state economic hope

This is now a two-front war. Unless there is decisive action, Florida’s economy is facing an epic catastrophe.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 21, 2020

We can verify this: E-Verify is not a fix

Leave us alone. Let us do what we do in peace.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 6, 2020

Dropping licenses will boost economy

The racket of requiring occupational licenses protects existing businesses more than it protects consumers.

Opinion

Denise Federer
January 17, 2020

Create harmony in a conflicted leadership team

Personality clashes don’t have to mark the end of a leader’s tenure.

Opinion

Adrian Moore
January 10, 2020

Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

Opinion

Business Observer Staff
January 3, 2020

Minimum wage debate: Right time or bad math?

The minimum wage issue delivers maximum stress for business owners — especially in retail and hospitality.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
January 2, 2020

Word for 2020: Persevere, and make it "Golden"

Given the past three years of strife in Washington, one word that comes to mind is ‘stop’ — as ‘Stop it!’ But a better approach is to take the high road: the Golden Rule

Opinion

Guest Author
November 15, 2019

Licensing reform could expand health care access and reduce costs for Floridians

As Florida’s population continues to age, adequate access to medical care will be increasingly difficult to achieve.

Opinion

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Complicated amendments include taxes, veteran issues

2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

Time running short for Florida's underperforming pensions

How do economists think the economy will recover?

The reopen debate: ‘You’re not the boss of me’

Economic shutdown: don’t forget the other 99%.

Plea to Gov. DeSantis: Give the state economic hope

We can verify this: E-Verify is not a fix

Dropping licenses will boost economy

Create harmony in a conflicted leadership team

Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

Minimum wage debate: Right time or bad math?

Word for 2020: Persevere, and make it "Golden"

Licensing reform could expand health care access and reduce costs for Floridians

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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