The Sunshine Economy
The Sunshine Economy explored the people, companies and trends that make South Florida one of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The program ran from 2013-2023 as the region bounced back from the Great Recession, nurtured a burgeoning technology industry, and wrestled with climate change. The program takes listeners from the waters of Florida Bay to the depths of the PortMiami tunnel (and countless offices and conference rooms) to hear from bartenders and bankers, caregivers and CEOs.
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The latest Tallahassee Takeover podcast from WLRN News explores the building friction over business and local rules. The battle over booze in Miami Beach may be its first test.
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Virgin Voyages hopes to stand out in the cruise ship business with its rock-and-roll attitude and adults-only cruises even as the CDC still advises travelers to avoid cruising because of COVID.
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The escalating unaffordability of housing for local workers threatens competitiveness and quality of life, and worries housing experts.
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After years of shrinking, the state taxpayer-backed property insurance company Citizens has been growing as private insurers lose money in Florida.
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The second year of COVID-19 could cost $50 million for health insurance company AvMed.
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A Miami company has attracted big investors and is reshaping the restaurant industry.
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Teddy bears, bedroom sets and brand new cars — what's fueling inflation for South Florida companies?How inflation is affecting South Florida businesses from furniture to food, new cars to even Tonka toy trucks.
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Florida Republican lawmakers said employees need protections against being fired for not getting vaccinated. Democrats called it political theater casting doubt on COVID-19 vaccines.
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The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for.
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Norwegian Cruise Line requires all its passengers and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and has been fighting in court to continue its mandate.