Small Business Owners Say Fake Google Reviews Are Costing Them Thousands
A growing number of South Florida business owners say fake and malicious Google reviews are costing them customers, revenue, and years of built-up trust.
By Marcus Vega
Business
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Easter Spending Set to Break Records at $24.9 Billion
Easter spending is projected to hit a record $24.9 billion this spring, topping 2023's peak, with candy, food, and gifts leading consumer purchases.
Why Top PR Talent Is Leaving Agencies to Build Their Own Brands
A generation of senior PR executives is walking away from agency life to launch consumer brands. Andrew Garson, who spent a decade at Cohn & Wolfe and WME, explains why the skills transfer better than most people think.
Why the Buffett Indicator and Shiller CAPE Are Flashing the Same Warning
The two most widely cited long-term valuation measures for U.S. equities are pointing in the same direction, and veteran asset manager Laurence Allen says investors should pay attention.
By Marcus Vega
380-Unit Apartments Planned for Doral's Westside Plaza II
Ascentris, ZOM Living, and partners plan to demolish a 1998 Doral office building and build 380 apartments under Florida's Live Local Act.
Florida TaxWatch 2026 Forecast: Slower Economic Growth Ahead
Florida TaxWatch predicts GDP growth of 2.7% in 2026, slowing to 1.9% by 2035 as the state returns to pre-pandemic growth rates.
South Florida's Life Sciences Corridor Has a Scaling Problem
South Florida's growing life sciences cluster, from Jupiter to Miami-Dade, faces the procurement challenge that has slowed larger biotech hubs for years.
South Florida's Defense and Tech Sectors Are Watching the Greenland Minerals Story. A Fresh NASDAQ Deal Just Made It Real.
Klotho Neurosciences completes acquisition of Greenland Mines Corp. on March 4, 2026, bringing a $68 billion palladium-gold asset into a publicly traded vehicle one month after the U.S. tariffed Russian supply at 132%.
Ryder Stock Target Raised to $250 by Wall Street Analysts
Miami-based Ryder System sees multiple price target increases from major investment banks, with Susquehanna boosting its target to $250 per share.
Gen Z Drives CD Revival at Miami Record Stores
Young shoppers are fueling compact disc sales at Little Haiti's Sweat Records and other Miami stores, choosing the format for affordability and artist support.
By Staff
Fire Union, Business Groups Rally Behind Nachlas for Boca Mayor
Professional firefighters union and local business leaders endorse Fran Nachlas in Boca Raton's mayoral race, citing fiscal responsibility concerns.
$850 Million Brickell Luxury Tower Breaks Ground, Promises 400 New Waterfront Residences
Miami-based developer breaks ground on massive waterfront residential project featuring penthouses starting at $8.5 million.
What Inc. 5000 Success Taught Island Brands' Scott Hansen About Scaling a Beverage Company
Business lessons from a Southeast entrepreneur who turned a failed Cuba export into a Publix success story
Allstate study ranks Hialeah, Pembroke Pines among worst winter drivers
Allstate is urging South Florida motorists to be extra cautious on the roads this winter, citing a new company ranking…
By Tania Cruz
Fort Lauderdale’s Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill Named Among South's Best Burgers
A long-running, family-owned burger restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has just landed a major accolade. Southern Living has named Gilbert’s 17th…