Second Wood Manufacturer Brings New Jobs to Gadsden County
Hoover's Treated Wood Products' arrival brings a strong promise of job creation for the county.
Author: Lazaro Aleman
State of Play
North Florida gaming interests are going to have to hold ’em. The 2017 Florida Legislature played things close to the chest, failing to pass a comprehensive gambling bill. Slot machines favored by the Senate were a major sticking point.
Ecotourism
Tourism remains Florida’s No. 1 economic driver, and the number of visitors who visit each year continues to grow. So, too, does the number of the ecotourists who want to get a glimpse of Florida’s natural features. To enhance visitor experiences, Northwest Florida tourism agencies are promoting the region’s natural, historical and cultural resources.
Oyster Ranching
Oyster “ranching” is a budding venture that locals hope will resurrect the oyster industry in Wakulla County, create hundreds of jobs, promote ecotourism and spawn sustainable economic development.
Embracing Altruism
One of eight Benefit Corporations in Florida, the Walton County-based Amavida Coffee and Tea Company represents a new breed of business — one aimed at balancing the public good with making profit.
The Organic Age
Once on society’s fringe, organic farming is becoming an increasingly mainstream occupation.
Entrepreneur-in-Chief
Dr. Susan Fiorito talks about her plans for what will be the nation’s largest interdisciplinary, degree-granting entrepreneurship school once it begins offering college courses in 2017.
BP Oil Spill’s Ripple Effects
The BP oil spill in 2010 wrought havoc in the Gulf Coast states, endangering wildlife, destroying environmentally sensitive lands and devastating Northwest Florida’s tourism industry.
The El Governor
40 years ago the Baxter family took over the landmark El Governor motel and in 2015 they celebrated their most successful season ever.
