Operating a small business always has its challenges, especially in the construction industry. We try to keep costs down for our customers, which means we have to keep costs down for ourselves. Recently shortages of raw materials and a tight labor market have caused some pain across the board, but one the of costs we […]
As we move into these fall months, one major storm is on the way, and there is going to be a lot of talk about Hurricane Preparedness and protecting yourself from storms and storm damage. That will always lead us to also think about insurance rates going up again. But I keep reading reports from […]
Think about this simple fact for a second. Florida makes up just 10% of the nation’s property insurance market. But up until earlier this year, we make up 70% of the nation’s insurance lawsuits. When the governor and legislature passed the lawsuit reform bill this past April, over 100,000 lawsuits were filed in one week […]
Letter to the Editor As a caterer, inflation, higher taxes, and higher insurance rates mean two things: I have to charge more, but I still make less money. And my customers are footing the bill. Because of this, I was really proud of Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for taking steps to reform our […]
Letter to Editor Unlike the rest of the country, people are continuing to flock to the Sunshine State, mainly because they will have a chance to live out the American Dream with as little government interference as possible. That is bringing with it some serious growing pains and putting pressure on schools, roads, and housing. The […]
Everyone knows Florida has an insurance problem, but few realize that there is a lack of transparency in damages in our state courtrooms that is a major contributor to inflated premium costs. Property insurers foot the lawsuit bill for most cases regarding damages, and so objectivity matters when plaintiffs file claims. If a plaintiff sues […]
Dear Editor, It was no surprise to see that the rising cost of property insurance was one of the key topics of the gubernatorial debate last week between Governor Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist. Florida’s insurance marketplace was already suffering due to a variety of reasons, and more and more consumers were being hit with […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Can Tallahassee reward itself a gold medal for the local small business boom claimed by The New Small Business Boom Under the Biden Harris Administration 2021? Or did Tallahassee earn itself a meager participation ribbon for 2021? While Tallahassee prides itself for promoting initiatives that support local small businesses, Tallahassee has […]
Dear Editor, As we almost get through this last wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida businesses can at least rest assured that lockdowns are behind us. And during the summer, thanks to favorable public health guidelines here in Florida, vacationers have descended upon the Sunshine State and second home sales are as hot as ever. […]
The pandemic has shown us how crucial a fast, reliable internet connection is. Whether it’s online learning, remote work, or staying connected to family, we can’t keep up without it. In 2021, it’s almost shocking that any community in the U.S. lacks access to fast and reliable high-speed internet, but that’s the reality for roughly […]