Cinco de Mayo Events in Broward and Palm Beach 2015
It’s time to break out the tequila and celebrate Cinco de Mayo once again, so we put together a list of a few fiesta’s that are taking place around Broward and Palm Beach County. Unleash your Mexican spirit and come out to celebrate the 152nd anniversary of the defeat of the French in the […]
High Speed Internet Service in Miami
When selecting a high speed Internet service provider for your business, your choices are determined by the service options available in your area. Smaller communities may offer only one or two choices; typically from the local telephone company or cable television provider. In highly-populated urban areas such as the communities of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, West […]
Fort Lauderdale boat show ends on high note for many
The 53rd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show wrapped Monday, and though bad weather dampened opening day attendance, it didn’t keep the serious buyers at bay, according to several exhibitors. “It went really well,” said Bob Denison, president of Denison Yacht Sales in Fort Lauderdale, which had 12 new and 8 pre-owned boats on display. Although […]
Job seekers flood job fair in Davie
A job fair at the Signature Grand in Davie on Wednesday drew more than 7,500 people, a stark reminder that even with a declining unemployment rate many in South Florida are still searching for work. The line of those hoping to land a job – or at least an interview with one of the 60 […]
Overview of Unbeatable Cable Internet Miami Service Providers
High speed broadband supersedes our lives in this fast growing technological hi-tech world. Any business from small scale to corporate or the information technology all are functioning by the internet service providers delivering high bandwidth broadband internet access over the air, directly from the renowned network like Sling Broadband to these offices. When new technologies […]
Jobs to hawk in a tough South Florida hiring market
A brutal job market has been surprisingly productive for Tiffany Price, who makes a living off employers who can’t find workers. “Everyone here is struggling to find people,’’ Price said from the floor of the job fair she organized recently in West Palm Beach, where more than two-dozen companies paid about $850 each to set […]
South Florida cities tops for lowest travel-related taxes
For at least the second year in a row, Fort Lauderdale has grabbed first place among the top 50 destinations in the United States for the lowest combined travel-related taxes, according to a report released Monday. Chicago had the highest travel tax burden with $40.31 in combined single-day travel taxes, making it 81 percent more […]
South Florida among top areas for loan modifications
South Florida ranks among the top metro areas in the number of mortgage modifications, an indication that lenders are making progress in addressing the region’s housing debacle, industry observers say. Lenders have approved 46,032 trial or permanent modifications in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties since the Home Affordable Modification Program started in 2009. The […]
Made in South Florida: Home-grown firms thrive
South Florida’s known as a retirement haven and vacation destination to most, but it’s also a place where some entrepreneurs find inspiration for business startups. Several tri-county business owners are proud to call South Florida their headquarters. Many have roots in sunny South Florida that have weathered some rough years and are now continuing to […]
North stretch of Fort Lauderdale beach getting facelift
Beachgoers stroll by Pops Corn, a popcorn and ice cream shop in the North Beach Village area at Sunrise Boulevard and A1A on Fort Lauderdale beach. The strip of shops, bars and restaurants is being revitalized by the merchant owners in the area. The north beach area of Fort Lauderdale is getting a much-needed facelift. […]
July 4 means business for many South Florida firms
From makers of flag shirts to purveyors of fireworks and hot dogs, Independence Day means business, not time off for a barbecue. At theflagshirt.com, orders have been pouring in so fast that co-owner Stephen Stern said he sometimes makes eight trips to the post office in one day. He can hardly keep up with demand […]
South Florida helping state’s economic recovery, economist says
Florida’s economy has gained momentum in the past year, with Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties helping the state on its slow trek to recovering from the devastating Great Recession, according to an analysis released Friday by the Wells Fargo Economic Group. “All indications point to stronger gains this year,” Wells Fargo senior economist Mark […]
West Palm Beach woman accused of more than $28K in Medicaid fraud
A Palm Beach County woman was arrested Thursday and charged with grand theft and Medicaid fraud of more than $28,000, the Florida Attorney General’s Office said in a statement. Edna Iris Torres, 62, of West Palm Beach, was arrested on a felony warrant by the AG’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and taken into custody at […]
Fort Lauderdale-New York among the few routes fliers will find summer deals
In a summer travel season with mostly higher airfares, the Fort Lauderdale to New York route will be one of the few that will cost less this year than last. Travel between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and New York often ranks among the busiest routes in the nation, and 17.2 percent of the airport’s flights are […]
JetBlue in growth mode in South Florida
JetBlue Airways is adding flights to the Caribbean and Latin America from South Florida, hoping to cash in on South Floridians’ roots in those areas. The New York-based airline operates hundreds of flights across the United States and is now a leading carrier at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Palm Beach International airports. Experts say JetBlue […]
S. Florida sign company builds on its success
Jeff and Jim Adinolfe are feeling pretty good about the little company they started 20 years ago in Lake Worth. They can look back on their work — including on opening day at the Miami Marlins ballpark — to see they’ve come a long way. Their company, Atlas Sign Industries, designed, built and installed the […]
Luxury watch boutiques expand in Miami’s Aventura Mall
When David Palermo stumbled upon the Breitling watch boutique in Aventura Mall, he couldn’t resist going inside to take a look. Admiring the $11,100 MontBrillant 47 Limited Edition he placed on his wrist, Palermo was definitely tempted. But he already owns four luxury watches and wasn’t quite ready to fork over the credit card for […]
Importance of internet providers Miami based
There was a time when even the most mundane to the most sophisticated work and jobs of the office was done manually. Then with industrialization, came a new dawn for those workers who truly understood the meaning of it. Today, the commercial world is totally dependent on the online world. With the advent of internet […]