The Sunshine Economy: COVID-19 And The Hospital Business
When drive-through COVID-19 testing was first offered in Broward County, one of the first was at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. That was five weeks ago.
Apr 27, 2020•48 min
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 Sunshine Economy: COVID-19 And Federal Stimulus
Stimulus payments are going out. Small businesses have applied for emergency loans.
Apr 21, 2020•52 min
The Sunshine Economy: COVID-19 And The Federal Reserve
The economic consequences of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 are becoming clear. A half million people in Florida have filed for unemployment in just three weeks. And that’s just the people who were captured by the government data. There are others who have been turned back by the state unemployment website and its failures.
Apr 13, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: South Florida Real Estate And The Coronavirus
Jack McCabe is scared.
Apr 06, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Closing The Keys To Fight Coronavirus
Fifty percent unemployment?
Mar 30, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Restaurants And Coronavirus
The sounds bounced off walls in empty restaurant dining rooms and cafes.
Mar 24, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Conferences And The Coronavirus
Some beaches have closed. Cruise ships are docked. Airlines have grounded some planes. Disney and Universal in Orlando are closed. Local attractions are shut down. Theaters are dark. Hotel reservations are cancelled. Restaurants and bars are closing early.
Mar 16, 2020•48 min
The Nursing Home Industry And The Coronavirus In The Sunshine Economy
Florida’s large population of senior citizens and people without health insurance make the state vulnerable to the threat posed by an outbreak of COVID-19. The number of cases in the state remain relatively small, but it has been growing as testing for the virus has grown.
Mar 09, 2020•35 min
The Coronavirus And The Sunshine Economy
Jay Foreman is no stranger to China and the global supply chain. He runs Basic Fun, based in Boca Raton. It imports toys like My Little Pony Classic and Pound Puppies from China. A dozen Basic Fun employees work in China and 65 work in Hong Kong.
Mar 03, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Lloyd's Of London CEO On The Rising Cost of Risk And Climate Change
The quiet season is about half over. The time between Nov. 30 and June 1 is usually quiet in the tropics. The six months between June and November is hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. And the last few seasons have been reminders about the threats posed to Florida.
Feb 25, 2020•35 min
The Sunshine Economy: Financial Statements — Still More Stories Of Money And The Price Of Life
Michelle Zambrana feels like she is chasing the Miami lifestyle, but can't quite catch it. She and her husband, Oscar Rosenberg, recently had their second child right after Rosenberg lost his job at the bank where he worked 15 years.
Feb 18, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: The Business Of The 'Hamilton' Bump
The “'Hamilton' Bump” is not a dance move during the blockbuster musical. It is a financial move driven by the hugely successful show.
Feb 11, 2020•37 min
Sports Betting In The Sunshine Economy
Daniel Wallach says he is not a sports gambler and hasn't been for decades.
Feb 03, 2020•36 min
The Sunshine Economy: Rebuilding The Northern Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian
Great Abaco Island remains beautiful but scarred. It is scarred from the seemingly endless hours of winds and water from Hurricane Dorian in September. Its economy is quiet — quieted by the worst storm spawned from warm Atlantic waters ever to hit the Bahamas. And its residents are few. Thousands forced off the island because they have no homes any longer.
Jan 27, 2020•36 min
The Autonomous Vehicle Industry In The Sunshine Economy
Being in an autonomous vehicle can be a lot of work.
Jan 14, 2020•38 min
The Sunshine Economy: Financial Statements — More Stories Of Money And The Price Of Life
Randolph Watts has had tough times. He was a drug addict. He spent time in jail. But he’s been sober for more than 20 years and has had a steady job for the past decade at a deli in North Miami Beach. He considers himself "blessed."
Jan 06, 2020•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Creativity and Commerce During Art Week
Tomas Esson's giant paintings will not be at Art Basel Miami Beach this year, yet he's hopeful this could be his break out year. "I have been close to that breaking point, but I never have made that crossover yet. So maybe this is my time. I am ready," he said.
Dec 02, 2019•35 min
The Sunshine Economy: Florida Priorities Summit And Diversifying State’s Job Market
Florida's economy is booming by most economic metrics. The unemployment rate is near a record low. Over 125 million tourists will visit the state this year. And property values are still growing, even though the pace has slowed.
Nov 25, 2019•35 min
The Sunshine Economy: Financial Statements - Stories Of Money And The Price of Life in South Florida
The story of South Florida’s economy is more than statistics. Behind the well-known data on income disparity, housing affordability, and low average pay are the voices of people grappling with its adversities and those thriving from its opportunities. These stories are from people who are struggling to make ends meet, and the experiences of others enjoying prosperity. These are personal portraits of real people sharing the role money plays in their lives in South Florida.
Nov 21, 2019•48 min
The Sunshine Economy: Miami-Dade County's Water And Sewer Boss
“I have become the water and sewer system,” said Kevin Lynskey. “Apparently, I am the water and sewer system.”
Oct 21, 2019•42 min
Convenience Stores In The Sunshine Economy
The list of names reads like a busy rest stop on the Turnpike.
Oct 08, 2019•41 min
The Sunshine Economy: Climate Risk and Credit
Ask any consumer — good credit goes a long way.
Sep 30, 2019•41 min
The Sunshine Economy: Trade With China
A yellow line on the floor in one of Andres Ochoa's warehouses is the difference between struggling with higher costs and competing for new customers.
Sep 24, 2019•39 min
College Costs In The Sunshine Economy
"If you're a full time student, about $2,400 a year."
Sep 16, 2019•41 min
Carnival Corp. Boss On Environmental Rules, Cuba, And Cruise Technology
Arnold Donald says he planned to be in federal court on June third in Miami. That was the date of a hearing in front of a judge overseeing the probation of the company he leads -- Carnival Corporation.
Sep 09, 2019•37 min
Carnival Corp. Boss: 'There Were Some Gaps' In Environmental Oversight
Arnold Donald admits there were gaps in how the world's largest cruise ship operator followed environmental rules.
Aug 26, 2019•4 min
Trulieve In The Sunshine Economy: Medical Marijuana And Money
Kim Rivers' dad was a Jacksonville Sheriff's deputy while she was growing up. For a time, he was working with an undercover narcotics unit.
May 21, 2019•48 min
The Business of Cannabis In The Sunshine Economy
Business from cannabis is growing fast in Florida; some of it regulated tightly, and some of it without rules. But all of it comes with cash that the banking industry is reluctant to touch.
May 14, 2019•48 min
State Spending In The Sunshine Economy
Florida lawmakers have finished their work for the year. The 60-day legislative session had to have a few extra hours on Saturday for them to okay a $91.1 billion state budget.
May 08, 2019•49 min
The Sunshine Economy: Building Boat Sharing Company Boatsetter
For several years, South Florida has been working on its technology credentials. Tech incubators, accelerators, pitch competitions and other efforts have worked to nurture and grow the technology industry, especially tech start-ups.
Apr 30, 2019•48 min
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