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Amidst COVID challenges, Greater Fort Lauderdale leaders remain optimistic about the recovery process

Writer: Felipe Rivas   3 min read January 2021 — Challenges abound almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic as well as opportunities. Rolling out of the vaccine efficiently will be key in ensuring a strong recovery at the national and state levels. For Greater Fort Lauderdale, the region’s pro-business

2022-07-15T03:10:43-04:00January 27th, 2021|Economy, Greater Fort Lauderdale|

Spotlight On:
Asi Cymbal, Owner, Cymbal Development

By:  Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2021 — Going forward, multifamily will require a more pronounced focus on open spaces, safety and security and sustainability. In an interview with Invest:, Asi Cymbal, owner of Cymbal Development, shares how he integrates those concepts into his company’s development portfolio. What is

Spotlight On:
Gerald Stryker, President & CEO, John Knox Village

By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read November 2020 — John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. (www.johnknoxvillage.com)  is South Florida's internationally award-winning premier life-care retirement community, offering independent and assisted living, memory care, rehab, skilled nursing and home healthcare.  An interview with Invest:, Gerry Stryker, president and CEO of John Knox Village

Spotlight On:
Michael Balter, Regional Managing Partner, Fort Lauderdale, Marcum LLP

Writer: Capital Analytics 2 min read November 2020 — The pandemic has highlighted the importance of investing in top-tier technology and ensuring the right talent to push business forward. Michael Balter, regional managing partner for the Southeast Region at Marcum LLP, shares his company’s lessons learned in this new landscape.

2022-07-15T03:15:49-04:00November 18th, 2020|Economy, Greater Fort Lauderdale, Legal, Spotlight On|

How the hospitality industry is staying afloat during the flash recession

By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read FORT LAUDERDALE — The hospitality sector is a vital factor in South Florida's economy. Around 1.3 million Floridians have jobs related to the tourism industry, which contributes $85.9 billion of the state’s GDP, according to A Banner Year for Florida Tourism Performance. On April

Real estate development is booming in Fort Lauderdale

By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read -  Real estate development in Fort Lauderdale is getting a jolt of confidence despite the lingering impact of COVID-19. On March 24, a majority of businesses were forced to shut down after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a statewide shelter-in-place order. However, construction companies, hospitals,

Florida’s phase 2 reopening and what it means for South Florida

By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read June 2020 — On June 3, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his plans to transition the majority of the state into the second phase of its recovery plan. However, the three southeast counties hit hardest by COVID-19 — Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach — will

How to shake the COVID-19 blues in South Florida

By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—For the better half of a year, the majority of news across platforms, watercooler talk and virtual meeting conversations has revolved around the coronavirus pandemic, its impact on the local and global economy, and what the “new normal” may look like. As a result,

Florida reopens: phase one of governor’s COVID-19 recovery plan in effect

By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—After weeks of shelter-in-place measures and business closures, the Sunshine State will begin the reopening process, as phase one of Gov. Ron Desantis’ recovery plan goes into effect. On Monday morning, as the governor’s stay-at-home order officially ended, the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for