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WMFE Radio Commentary
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Each week Dr. Fishkind provides radio commentary on 90.7 FM, WMFE News in which he discusses current economic events. Central Floridians can listen to Dr. Fishkind's live radio commentary each Tuesday morning, between 7:30-7:45 AM, EST.
We have provided an archive of past transcripts, which are updated weekly, for your review below. Transcripts are available in a PDF file format. You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view PDF files.
Consumer Confidence and Central Florida's Economy |
September 18, 2007
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The Rate Cut and Real Estate Recovery
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September 25, 2007
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State Budget Special Session |
October 2, 2007
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Is Florida Over? |
October 9, 2007
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Property Tax Reform
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October 16, 2007
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How's the Local Economy Holding Up?
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October 23, 2007
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The Problems with Impact Fees |
October 30, 2007
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Property Tax Reform Redux
| November 6, 2007
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Higher Fuel Prices, Lower Consumer
Confidence and the Impact on Central Florida | November 13, 2007
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Global Climate Change and Florida's Economy | November 20, 2007
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Governor Charlie Crist and the Seminole Gambling Deal
| November 27, 2007
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Central Florida's Employment and Housing Numbers
| December 4, 2007
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The Basics of the State Investment Fund | December 11, 2007
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The Hometown Democracy Petition Drive | December 18, 2007
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Outlook For 2008 | January 8, 2007
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What Governments Can Do To Prevent Recession | January 15, 2007
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Economics and Politics
| January 22, 2007
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The Effects of the Fed Rate Cut | January 29, 2007
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The Effects of Amendment One on Florida's Economy | February 5, 2008
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Commentary on Governor Crists'
Legislative Priorities
| February 25, 2008
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Replacing School Property Tax With Expanded Sales Taxes | March 4, 2008
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Revised Employment Numbers Mean We're in a Recession | March 11, 2008
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Foreclosures on the Rise in Florida | March 18, 2008
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TBRC Passes a New Property Tax Reform Plan | March 25, 2008
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Hank's Economic Forecast | April 1, 2008
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The Worsening Employment Numbers
| April 8, 2008
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State Lawmakers Wield the Budget Ax
| April 15, 2008
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The TBRC Property Tax/Sales Tax Swap | April 29, 2008
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What's Next For Central Florida Commuter Rail | May 6, 2008
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A Couple of Encouraging Economic Signs | May 13, 2008
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Hurricane Season and Citizens Property Insurance | May 20, 2008
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Impact of High Gasoline Prices In Florida | June 3, 2008
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Orlando Leads FL Job Growth -- And What's Up With Oil Prices? | June 10, 2008
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What Kind Of Energy Policy Do We Need? | June 17, 2008
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The Price of Our Thirst: The Economic Implications of Withdrawing Water from the St. Johns River | June 24, 2008
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The Landmark Deal to Restore the Everglades | July 1, 2008
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Checking in on the Recession | July 8, 2008
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The Collapse of IndyMac. Will We See Similar Bank Failures in Central Florida? | July 15, 2008
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What Unemployment Numbers Tell Us About Florida's Recession | July 22, 2008
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What's Up With "Time" Magazine Calling Florida "The Sunset State" | July 29, 2008
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City and County Governments Face Major Belt-Tightening | August 5, 2008
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The Possible Impact of High Fuel Prices on Central Florida's Tourism Industry | August 26, 2008
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Bleak Times Ahead for Central Florida's Tourism Industry | September 2, 2008
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Unemployment, Foreclosures Combine to Create Tough Times for Central Florida | September 9, 2008
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Florida Poised To See Massive Bank Failures | September 16, 2008
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Florida and the Big Wall Street Bail-Out | September 23, 2008
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What the Bailout Means For Central Florida | October 7, 2008
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Florida's Unemployment Woes | October 21, 2008
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How Obama's and McCain's Economic Plans Would Help Florida | October 28, 2008
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The Challenges Facing Our Next President | November 4, 2008
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After the Election, What's Next For Florida? | November 11, 2008
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Some Big Changes to Florida's Big Deal with Big Sugar | November 18, 2008
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The Worsening State Budget Deficit | November 25, 2008
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Recession Becomes Official, But There Is "Some" Good News" | December 2, 2008
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More of Hank's Outlook For 2009 | December 9, 2008
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What Florida Can Do Now To Speed Up Economic Recovery | December 16, 2008
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How Florida Could Cash In With Expanded Gambling | December 23, 2008
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How Weak Holiday Sales Will Affect Florida's Economy | December 30, 2008
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Lawmakers Tackle $2.3b Deficit in Special Session | January 6, 2009
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Florida and the Next Stimulus Package | January 13, 2009
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Florida's Population Growth Slows, Threatens State's "Competitive Advantage" | January 20, 2009
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Florida's Job Losses Continue, No Rebound Expected Until Stimulus Package Passes | January 27, 2009
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Was Time Magazine Right About Florida? | February 3, 2009
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President Obama Comes to Florida to Sell Stimulus Package | February 10, 2009
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A Closer Look at Commissioned Studies | February 17, 2009
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The Stimulus and Florida's Budget | February 24, 2009
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How Education Cuts Have Ripple Effects Throughout Central Florida's Economy | March 3, 2009
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Has Unemployment Reached a Sort Of Bottom? | March 10, 2009
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More Signs The Recession May Be Close To Bottom | March 17, 2009
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Florida Lawmakers Face Three Choices As They Work on the Budget | March 24, 2009
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The Population Growth Gap | April 7, 2009
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Florida's Property Insurance Woes | April 14, 2009
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State House, Senate Work to Resolve Differences in Budget Proposals | April 21, 2009
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Lawmakers Consider Offshore Oil Drilling and Renewable Energy Target for Utilities | April 28, 2009
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State Lawmakers Hammer Out Final Budget | May 5, 2009
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Unemployment Continues to Accelerate in Florida | May 12, 2009
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Mixed Signals For Florida's Economy | May 19, 2009
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Can Florida Financially Handle A Big Storm? | June 2, 2009
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The Economic Impact of the Magic Making It To the NBA Finals | June 9, 2009
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Lessons From Citizens Property Insurance in the Healthcare Reform Debate | June 16, 2009
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Statewide Unemployment Hits 10%. What's Next for Florida? | June 23, 2009
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Revisiting Hometown Democracy | June 30, 2009
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Florida Needs Property Tax Overhaul | July 7, 2009
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Florida Needs to Make Itself More Space Friendly | July 14, 2009
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Healthcare Reform | July 28, 2009
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Florida's Recession Has Staying Power | August 11, 2009
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How Storms Impact Florida's Economy | August 18, 2009
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Population Decline May be Overstated | August 27, 2009
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Low Property Values Plague Local Government Budgets | September 8, 2009
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Why Florida Needs a Comprehensive Policy on Gambling | September 15, 2009
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State Needs Jobs Program for Homebuilders | September 22, 2009
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Changes in Florida Job Market | October 13, 2009
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Why Are Floridians Leaving? | October 20, 2009
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The Future of Florida's Space Industry | November 3, 2009
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Florida's Tourism Slump | November 10, 2009
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Florida: Not in Fiscal Peril | November 17, 2009
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Boomer Retirement Surge? | November 24, 2009
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Economic Ideas for the Special Session | December 1, 2009
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Sun Rail's Impact | December 15, 2009
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Climate Policy | December 22, 2009
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A Look Back at 2009 | December 29, 2009
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Optimism For Florida's Labor Market | January 5, 2010
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Americans Spending More Time on Leisure | January 12, 2010
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Florida Jobs Summit | January 19, 2010
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Unemployment and Rental Vacancies | January 26, 2010
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Will High Speed Rail Deliver Jobs? | February 2, 2010
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The Auto Industry and Florida's Economy | February 16, 2010
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Attracting a Private Space Industry | February 23, 2010
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State Lawmakers Tackle Budget Problems | March 2, 2010
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Census Count Determines Federal Funding | March 16, 2010
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Job Loss Worse Than Expected | March 23, 2010
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Health Care Overhaul, the Impact for Florida | March 30, 2010
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Legislators Reconciling Florida's Budget | April 6, 2010
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Seminole Gaming Compact | April 13, 2010
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Unemployment and Foreclosures Both High | April 20, 2010
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Financial Regulation Bill and Its Impact in Central Florida | April 27, 2010
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Economic Impact of Gulf Oil Spill | May 4, 2010
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Signs Point to a Busy Summer Tourist Season | May 11, 2010
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Central Florida Real Estate: Sales Up, Prices Down | May 18, 2010
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New Employment Figures Show Improvement | June 1, 2010
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Oil Spill Economic Impact | June 15, 2010
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High Stakes Poker in Florida | June 29, 2010
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The Economic Impact of Florida's Shrinking Populationt | July 1, 2010
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Falling Tax Revenues Mean Municipal Layoffs | July 13, 2010
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Economic Impact of Gulf oil Spill | July 20, 2010
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Economic Positions of the Candidates for Governor | July 27, 2010
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Budget Deficit Crisis Brewing | August 3, 2010
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Florida Could Benefit From Federal Aid Package to States | August 10, 2010
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Orange County's Budget Woes | August 17, 2010
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Florida Jobless Numbers | August 24, 2010
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Housing Slump Hits Florida Hard | August 31, 2010
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Gubernatorial Candidates on the Economy | September 7, 2010
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New Budget Projections Not As Bleak | September 14, 2010
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Florida to Reap Big Benefits From Small Business Aid | September 21, 2010
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Florida's Population Grows Again | September 28, 2010
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Retail Sales On The Rise in Florida | October 12, 2010
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Foreclosure Crisis Impacts Entire Economy | October 19, 2010
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Economic Impact of Election | November 9, 2010
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New Water Quality Rules | November 16, 2010
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Rick Scott's Economic Team | November 23, 2010
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Florida Tourism and the Unemployment | December 7, 2010
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Tax Cuts Will Boost Central Florida Economy | December 14, 2010
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Jobless Rate Rises Slightly in Central Florida | December 21, 2010
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Population Surge is Positive for Florida's Economy | December 28, 2010
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Governor Scott's Job Creation Plans | January 4, 2011
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Governor Scott's Reorganization Plans | January 11, 2011
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Foreclosure Crisis Means Shortfalls for Counties | January 18, 2011
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Previewing Gov. Scott's Budget Proposal | February 2, 2011
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Reviewing Gov. Scott's Budget Proposal | February 8, 2011
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Changing Course: Education and Florida's Economy | February 15, 2011
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Can Florida's High Speed Rail Plan Survive? | February 22, 2011
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Gas Prices Won't Drive Tourists Away
| March 1, 2011
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Budget Cuts Will Hit Health and Education Hardest | March 8, 2011
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Deeper Port Will Help South Florida | March 15, 2011
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Proposed Deregulation Overreaches | March 22, 2011
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Latest Census Figures Show Florida Growing Again | March 29, 2011
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Harry Potter Gives Central Florida Economy a Boost | April 5, 2011
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Tourism Industry Worried about State Conosolidation Plan | April 12, 2011
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New Numbers Show Job Growth | April 19, 2011
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Education and Health Care Brace for Big Cuts | May 3, 2011
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Medicaid Changes Could Benefit Patients | May 10, 2011
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SunRail Will Benefit Central Florida Economy | May 17, 2011
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Real Estate Market May Not Recover Until Next Year | May 24, 2011
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Renting Might Be a Better Option for Some | May 31, 2011
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Central Florida Feels the Impact of National Economic Slowdown | June 14, 2011
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SunRail Would Stimulate Economic Development | June 28, 2011
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Space Coast Economic Recovery Will Be Slow | July 5, 2011
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US Debt Ceiling | July 12, 2011
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Economic Diversity Helps Balance Central Florida Budgets | July 19, 2011
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New Energy Plan Centers on Natural Gas Pipeline | July 26, 2011
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Port of Miami May Face Stiff Competition | August 2, 2011
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Downgrade Unlikely for Florida State and Local Govts | August 9, 2011
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Increased Road Building Will Spur Job Growth | August 16, 2011
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Back to School Sales Crucial for Florida Retailers | August 23, 2011
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Turmoil in DC Could Equal Slow Winter Tourist Season | August 30, 2011
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9/11 Had Lasting Impact on Florida's Economy | September 6, 2011
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Obama Jobs Plan Would Boost Florida Economy | September 13, 2011
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Lack of Job Growth Could Mean Another Recession | September 20, 2011
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Economist Points to Signs of Improving Outlook for Central Florida | September 27, 2011
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Florida is Losing Millions in Online Sales Taxes | October 4, 2011
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New Casinos Could be a Boon for Entire State | October 11, 2011
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Expect Tourism Boost From new Theme Park | October 18, 2011
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Fewer Aging Americans Have Resources to Retire in Florida | October 25, 2011
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SunRail Line Spurring Construction | November 1, 2011
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Retailers Getting a Jump on Holiday Shopping | November 8, 2011
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Latest State Job Figures Encouraging | November 22, 2011
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More Public/Private Partnerships Will Create Jobs | November 29, 2011
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Time to Reconsider Offshore Drilling | December 6, 2011
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Closing Budget Gap Will Be a Priority for Lawmakers | December 13, 2011
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Medicaid Cuts Will Hit Florida's Hospitals | December 20, 2011
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2012 Will Bring a Healthier Economy | January 3, 2011
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Growth and a Population Surge Start the New Year | January 10, 2011
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Wekiva Parkway Will Boost Economy | January 17, 2011
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Candidates Arrive as Unemployment Slips Below Ten Percent | January 24, 2011
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