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None of us needs more economic doom and gloom. It’s spring. There’s a recovery under way (supposedly). Let’s move on. Don’t tell you what you know (it’s still blah out there). Tell you something you don’t know. And hopefully, it’s good news. full story »
Don’t buy it. Please don’t buy it. full story »
The Great Society was spawned 40 years ago to eradicate poverty, but ended up cementing the poor in place. It is making a comeback. Rothbard analyzed the results at the time. It’s a good lesson. full story »
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The vices and virtues of limiting executive compensation. But government limitation busts American tradition. more »
When you combine all the factors that affect the price of gold, you can’t reach any other conclusion: The price will continue to rise. more »
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Celebrity Apprentice appearance is Clockwork
Sarasota executive Jim Abrams will be one nervous TV watcher May 2.
Full Story »Tampa fund gets $4 million from state
Florida’s economic development officials would love to attract a bunch of high profile, high wage, “high-tech jobs” to the state. But oftentimes, their effort to do so ends up more laughable than laudable.
Full Story »Grim foreclosure headlines attract buyers
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area continues to be the foreclosure capital of Florida and the runner-up nationally, according to foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.
Full Story »Manpower survey: Hiring prospects improve
Employers on the Gulf Coast are more optimistic about hiring employees in the second quarter than they were a year ago, a recent survey by Manpower shows.
Full Story »Industry hangs tough despite economic woes
A meeting made up of executives in an industry that depends partially on a low unemployment rate might be reason to bring out the gallows humor and woe-is-us chatter.
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