FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Tourists are flocking to the Sunshine State in record numbers — at least for now. Florida Gov. Rick Scott will announce Friday that 57.4 million tourists visited the state during the first half of 2016. State officials say that’s the highest six-month total ever and a 4.3 percent increase over the year. Visit Florida,...

With most of the partner agreements in place, final details are being smoothed out for Tri-Rail commuter service to steam into downtown Miami before the end of next year. “We are looking at insurance issues we’ll have to deal with in the future, and we got All Aboard Florida to give us a tour of its Miami station,” said Jack Stephens, executive director of the...

Miami’s apartment scene is booming, with the market projected to deliver 13,245 new units in 2016, per Rent Cafe. This ranks eighth nationally, closely behind Austin (13,568) and Seattle (13,384). Texas paves the way, with Houston topping the list at nearly 26,000, followed by Dallas (23,159). Midtown has been especially hot with rental projects, with several...

As technology and shifting consumer preferences continue to intertwine, brick-and-mortar businesses must adapt if they’re to remain competitive in an ever-changing landscape. Click FULL ARTICLE tab below here. Full Article Save Article Article Feedback Share Article

Fla. beating pre-recession job growth. Florida now best state in the country to find a job TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 11, 2016 – After a debilitating recession from 2007 to 2009 that cost thousands of people their jobs, Florida is again among the national leaders in job creation at the halfway mark of 2016, according to the latest Economic Commentary by Florida...

Are you dreaming of buying a new home but holding back because you are unsure whether it’s the right time? Strike now!Click through to learn why, with rates decreasing and rental prices soaring, now is the time to take action. If you have been sitting on the sidelines since the housing collapse, fearful of taking a chance on buying a home, the wait is...