Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read September — While newcomers to Florida are immediately welcomed upon arrival by sunshine, pristine beaches and lively cities and towns, transitioning to the state’s advantageous tax structure can be a remarkably difficult challenge, specifically for individuals who have multiple residences. “What is not to
Writer: Brittany Pressner 2 min read September 2021 — South Florida is growing more populated by the day. According to move.org, Florida was the top destination for relocating Americans in 2020. As a result, the need for greater infrastructure in Florida is becoming more pressing. Major projects underway in South
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — The early phases of the pandemic saw the “COVID-pivot,” where businesses, associations and organizations across the country and in South Florida suddenly had to adopt online and virtual solutions to stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. Home became the office, and
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021— The demand for affordable housing in South Florida was already strong prior to the onset of the pandemic. Factors such as the current seller’s market, record-low housing inventory numbers, supply chain disruptions impacting construction prices, and the year-over-year rise in home prices
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — South Florida’s tri-county area is steadily getting back to work. Although all signs are pointing toward a strong economic rebound for the region, labor shortages within the hospitality and tourism sectors could threaten to impede this progression if they are
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021- Measures such as the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), stimulus checks and increased unemployment benefits have been critical aid for embattled workers and businesses since the onset of COVID-19. However, those same benefits are now likely encouraging many to remain
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 — Balancing the health of the local citizenry and business ecosystems in the face of a modern pandemic has been a herculean task for local, state and federal government officials. The onset of the pandemic forced elected officials to tackle the unprecedented
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — The pandemic’s disproportionate impact on the hospitality and tourism industry profoundly disrupted the sector in what was supposed to be a year of continued success for tourism-driven markets, such as Florida. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions buoyed
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — As the local market begins to emerge from the pandemic landscape, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s business and political leaders, including Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, will come together in an online forum on Wednesday, June 16, to discuss the region’s economic climate
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read May 2021 — Times of crisis bring about partnerships and innovations that otherwise might not have been achieved. Amid these past historic 14 months, we witnessed this phenomenon across all sectors. Some of these adaptations were quick adjustments to remain economically viable, while others
