Stimulus cash awarded to Orlando Companies and organizations: $254.4 MMonday, June 21, 2010
Companies and organizations within Orlando got $254.4 million in stimulus cash during the first quarter 2010. The Orlando area is No. 3 on the list to receive the federal funding during that time period. Tallahassess was No. 1 in the state, wit...
Sunshine State's solar rebate program: FL lawmakers fail to renew fundingMonday, June 21, 2010
Florida lawmakers failed t renew funding for the Sunshine State's solar rebate progaram before the legislative session ended on April 30th, leaving the future uncertain for local solar firms.
The program which paid solar panel system installation re...
Still Unclear whether South Florida will remain Unblemished from Oil SpillWednesday, June 09, 2010
As of now South Florida and the Keys have avoided any oil from the tragic spill on April 20th. South Florida and the Keys are home to world-class natural treasures and multibillion dollar tourist industries but currents churning in the Gulf sti...
Fed Must Raise Interst RatesThursday, May 06, 2010
UCF professor and economist Sean Snaith says the Federal Reserve risks repeating "sins of the past" if it doesn't raise key interest rates. Snaith predicts the end of "excessively loose monetary policy" in his most recent national forecast.
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Job Creation Top Concern for State Legislature in FloridaWednesday, March 17, 2010
Florida Legislature's 2010 session is now underway and job creation is a main concern for the state Legislature. The unemployment rate in Florida is 11.8%. Here are some of the ideas on getting people back to work:
Build a commercial spa...
Top 5 Countries of Origin Of International Buyers in FloridaWednesday, March 17, 2010
In 2008, international buyers in Florida represented approximately 30 percent of existing home purchases and 32 percent of new and existing homes. According to Florida REALTORS, Canada had the largest amount of buyers of any country, accounting...
Downtown Orlando Venue ProjectsWednesday, March 17, 2010
The planned Dr. P. Phillips orlando Performing Arts Center is part of a $1.1 billion three-venue downtown community plan by the city of Orlando and Orange County. The primary users of the venue will include the Orlando Ballet Orlando Phil...
2010: Big Election Year for Florida May Revitalize the Housing MarketWednesday, March 03, 2010
The 2010 election year is a major one for Floridians as they will be electing a new governor, chief financial officer, attorney general, agriculture commisioner, U.S. Senator, 120 FL House members, 20 FL senators and 27 U.S. House members. ...