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Fin-tastic!
Dolphin Tale With the movie “Dolphin Tale” now playing—as the saying goes—in a theater near you, keep in mind three stars that won't be on the marquee. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium was the principal location... more
Right Place, Right Timing
Thanks to a mix of fortitude and location, both Pasco County and lead housing community Concord Station have set their sights on better days ahead. By Michael Candelaria Mark Metheny readily acknowledges that the... more
Winning Big
Call it a home run, slam dunk, touchdown, whatever. The presence of sports continues to have positive economic and psychological impacts across the region. When it comes to the direct benefits garnered from having sports... more
Shot in the Arm
Hospitals do more than find and deliver cures to ill patients. They also offer a badly needed boost to the economy. Hospitals, of course, are integral to any region. Within a community, as the second-largest... more
Next Stop: SunRail
Central Florida is scheduled to welcome commuter rail, thanks to years of diligent effort and enduring hope. The road wasn't easy, but the track is now set. SunRail is poised to become Central Florida reality.... more
The Florida Eight
The Central Florida Partnership will lead a newly created Regional Business Team. by Jacob V. StuartPresidentCentral Florida Partnership At the Open for Business regional business summit on June 15, Jacob Stuart, president of the... more
Mission Accomplished
Space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 was NASA’s final space shuttle flight and the 37th U.S. flight to the space station. Atlantis carried four astronauts and the multipurpose logistics module Raffaello to the International Space Station. Atlantis... more
Smart Spaces
Orlando’s Creative Village and Tampa’s Encore Project have designs on reviving their local economies. by Kristen Manieri It’s been more than two decades since the phrase “If you build it, they will come” was first... more
Teamwork Equals Success
To fulfill Florida's economic development objectives and jobs goal, everyone must work together — cross-partnering with all involved. By Gray Swoope Florida Secretary of CommercePresident & CEO, Enterprise Florida Inc. Having... more
The Promise of a Super Region
A “great reset” and game-changing shifts compel urban theorist Richard Florida to think big about Tampa Bay, Metro Orlando and parts in between. Area leaders hold similar views — and are taking action. Rail disappointment... more
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