Opinion

By Jeff Brandes
March 23, 2026

DeSantis, Legislature move too quickly on property taxes, make fiscal folly

Gov. DeSantis wants a special session of the Legislature to create a constitutional amendment to cut property taxes. A special session is for emergencies. This issue is too big for that.

Opinion

By Amanda Parrish
February 17, 2026

Bradenton Area EDC interim CEO: Transition brings opportunity

Amanda Parrish says a reset at the EDC could lead to deeper and more sustainable economic development wins for the region.

Opinion

By Max Gulker, Adrian Moore
February 16, 2026

DeSantis has better policy than rhetoric on data centers

Fears about data centers using too much electricity and water are overblown, the authors say.

Opinion

By John Catsimatidis
February 12, 2026

Billionaire St. Pete developer explains why he balked at Gas Plant bid

"A project of this magnitude demands quality partnerships," John Catsimatidis says.

Opinion

Matt Walsh
February 5, 2026

Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

Opinion

By Sheridan Morby
January 30, 2026

Florida chamber: State GDP projected to outpace US — again — this year

The Sunshine State’s rapid population growth will slow a bit in 2026, officials project, but that’s also more sustainable over the long-term.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.