Many Florida visionaries see this recession as an opportunity to bring Florida out of the Third World and into the 21st century. With the nation facing major challenges in jobs, energy, environment and health, Florida's old formula of growth, agriculture and tourism simply don't make the grade - especially with growth and tourism sounding increasingly like bad jokes. ...more

March 8, 2009

It's amazing how quickly people resume old practices when gas prices drop. Everyone is enjoying much lower gas prices than just a month ago, but we should not forget that this turns on a dime, and our country's top priority - short of stabilizing our economy - is to become self-reliant when it comes to energy. ...more

October 26, 2008