SFBW Staff, Author at S. Florida Business & Wealth

Meet the Uber of the package delivery service

Columnists August 26, 2016 |

Uber uses technology to disrupt the taxi business and Airbnb is using it to disrupt the hotel field. Now, Austin-based Dropoff has arrived in Miami and Fort Lauderdale with technology to

Coming Ashore

Dining August 25, 2016 |

Leading Brazilian hotelier and restaurateur is making the revitalized Shore Club his first U.S. project Rogerio Fasano is promising something a bit different from the typical South Beach hotel at

Ready to Swing

Editor's Choice August 25, 2016 |

Marlins President David Samson isn’t afraid to say what’s on his mind David Samson has a philosophy that people with informed opinions should speak their minds—which resulted in one of

Phil and Susan Smith give $5 million to FAU

Columnists August 25, 2016 |

Automotive dealer Phil Smith says “education is the great equalizer” and is backing that up with a $5 million gift that will put his name on the main tower at

Tropical storm could hit this weekend

Banking & Financial Advice August 24, 2016 |

An Air Force reconnaissance plane found some tropical storm winds in a wave that could hit South Florida this weekend. The National Weather Service estimated that the Invest 99-L wave,

A weather wave with plenty of rain was closing in on Puerto Rico Wednesday and could hit South Florida this weekend.

Carrfour plans affordable housing at Pride Center in Wilton Manors

Columnists August 24, 2016 |

A new project in Wilton Manors is symbolizing a series of trends both locally and nationally. Carrfour Supportive Housing is planning 48 residential units on the ground of The Pride

3 Billionaire Secrets to Building and Retaining Wealth

Uncategorized August 23, 2016 |

Mimic these actions, and it could have a huge positive impact on your finances. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s world population clock, there are currently more than 7.3 billion

America First and Microsoft’s Purchase of LinkedIn

Editor's Choice August 23, 2016 |

Dear Mr. Berko: Two questions: What do you think of America First Multifamily Investors, which pays 8.7 percent tax-free? And what do you think of Microsoft’s purchase of LinkedIn? I’d

Uncategorized August 22, 2016 |

In 1980, 60 companies had AAA credit ratings. Today, only these two remain. For decades, there have been few phrases more powerful than “the full faith and credit of the

Innovation Florida launches as a startup advocacy group

Columnists August 22, 2016 |

Innovation Florida, a non-profit advocacy group to support startups, has been launched by the Greenspoon Marder law firm and The South Florida Accelerator (TSFA). Innovation Florida will provide support to

7 Reasons the Stock Market Could Fall, and the 1 Reason You Shouldn’t Sell

Uncategorized August 19, 2016 |

Sticking to your long-term game plan and not giving in to the short-term noise is often the best investing strategy. It’s hard to believe we only have seven months in

How the zika virus will spread – or won’t

Columnists August 19, 2016 |

Confirmation of five case of zika in Miami Beach is adding to worries about the economic impact and just how widespread transmissions could get. Gov. Rick Scott held a press conference Friday

Image of mosquito advertising Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce forum on zika