SFBW Staff, Author at S. Florida Business & Wealth

Coronavirus April 1, 2020 |

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had resisted issuing a statewide stay-at-home order, but finally gave in on Wednesday. The order says all persons in Florida shall limit their movements and personal

South Florida company replacing Macy’s in S&P 500

Coronavirus April 1, 2020 |

Iconic retailer Macy’s was already struggling before the pandemic and now it’s going to be removed from the Standard & Poor’s 500, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced in a press

Updated: Businesses in a cash crunch could consider Chapter 11

Coronavirus April 1, 2020 |

By James D. Silver and Andrew Kamensky These are unprecedented times. Several nations are on lockdown, social distancing is the norm, and the financial markets are in turmoil as both

Florida COVID-19 deaths expected to peak in early May

Coronavirus March 31, 2020 |

A University of Washington researcher cited by the White House expects COVID-19 deaths in Florida to peak at around 136 deaths per day in the first week of May. Dr.

FPL wants to give customers a break

Web Extras March 31, 2020 |

Florida Power & Light Company says it plans to significantly lower bills for the second time this year and fast-track savings to customers amid the pandemic. Beginning May 1, FPL

Together or not

Coronavirus March 30, 2020 |

By Stephen Garber There are lots of emails going around that give us lots of support and “how to.” From jokes and videos to ways of working virtually, the outpouring

Residential market buffeted, but there’s reason for optimism

Coronavirus March 30, 2020 |

South Florida’s residential market is getting hit in many directions by the pandemic, but there is optimism the region will be a national leader when the pandemic winds down. The

Governor says he meant to say mid-April for safer at home

Coronavirus March 30, 2020 |

During a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would sign an executive order urging South Florida residents to stay home through mid-May. Later

Update: Evictions put on hold in Florida

Homepage Banner March 30, 2020 |

Update: Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 2 issued a 45-day hold on evictions and foreclosures in Florida. Previous story All three South Florida counties have put evictions on hold amid

Major shopping center owner offers relief for tenants

Coronavirus March 30, 2020 |

Publix has purchased a lot of the shopping center real estate it occupies, which is turning in to a major bonus for its tenants these days. Publix announced it is

Briefcase Broward

Broward March 30, 2020 |

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Panelists expect a strong 2020 to follow a solid 2019

Economic Development March 30, 2020 |

SFBW’s All-Star Economic Review and Outlook panel reported a strong 2019 and confidence in 2020 even as they were casting a wary eye on the emerging corona virus. Low interest