Economic Issues

Otis Wallace, Florida City's "mayor for life," is corrupt with power

Almost Half of Floridians Think Republicans Are Intentionally Trying to Hurt the Economy

Some Democrats have accused Republicans of intentionally trying to slow economic recovery for political gain. Republicans have tried to dismiss that theory, but it's not just partisan Dems who believe it. Nearly half of voters in Florida believe "Republicans are intentionally hindering efforts to bo ... More >>

Rick Perry: Awful politician, genius campaigner

Some Democrats have accused Republicans of intentionally trying to slow economic recovery for political gain. Republicans have tried to dismiss that theory, but it's not just partisan Dems who believe it. Nearly half of voters in Florida believe "Republicans are intentionally hindering efforts to bo ... More >>

Wells Fargo Laid Off 258 Employees in Doral, Released Report Saying Jobs in South Florida Are on the Rise

​Yesterday, Wells Fargo laid off 258 employees at a call center in Doral. But fear not, former Wells Fargo workers! Today, Wells Fargo released a report saying South Florida will help lead the state in job growth over the next year. Just apparently not the call-center jobs at Wells Fargo.

Rick Scott's dirtiest deeds

​Yesterday, Wells Fargo laid off 258 employees at a call center in Doral. But fear not, former Wells Fargo workers! Today, Wells Fargo released a report saying South Florida will help lead the state in job growth over the next year. Just apparently not the call-center jobs at Wells Fargo.

Florida Violated Its Own Constitution by Not Raising Minimum Wage

​Workers being paid the minimum wage can expect to see a six-cent bump in their hourly pay come June 1st after a judge ruled that Florida was violating its own constitution by not raising the rate for 2011. That may not seem like a lot, but it does add up to $124.80 a year for workers putting in 4 ... More >>

Watch Protestors Dance the "Tax the Rich Shuffle" Outside Carnival Headquarters

Photo by Tim Elfrink​To celebrate Tax Day, the folks at Right to the City and MoveOn.org decided it was high time to combine the best traditions of 1985-era Chicago Bears dancing and progressive lefty political agitation. The result? Behold the "Tax the Rich Shuffle." William "The Fridge" Perry wa ... More >>

Now playing: Inside Job

Photo by Tim Elfrink​To celebrate Tax Day, the folks at Right to the City and MoveOn.org decided it was high time to combine the best traditions of 1985-era Chicago Bears dancing and progressive lefty political agitation. The result? Behold the "Tax the Rich Shuffle." William "The Fridge" Perry wa ... More >>

Gen Art Closes After Sixteen Years in Business

Farewell old friend.​Gen Art, the organization that specialized in supporting and exposing emerging talents in the fields of fashion, film, music and visual art will officially close after sixteen years in business. Gen Art had offices in Miami, as well as New York, LA, Chicago and San Francisco." ... More >>

Basel Brought The Box to Nikki Beach

​ There was plenty of imported NY snatch traipsing around Miami for Basel but perhaps the most famous receptacle of naughty body parts designed to give you pleasure was the aptly named, The Box. Straight from the Lower East Side and towing a reputation for providing some of the most naughty, ... More >>

Miami, Again, Among 20 Worst Economically Performing Metro Areas

No, this isn't a temperature chart. The 20 weakest metros are dotted in red. ​Florida dominates the list of 20 metropolitan areas still struggling to make an economic turnaround. Eight Florida areas make up the bottom rung of worst-performing cities in Brooking's latest MetroMonitor Report.&n ... More >>

Tipster Tells Gawker Gen Art "Deserves to Die"

via GenArt.orgAccording to a Gawker tipster, the winner of this year's Gen Art Film Festival hasn't been paid yet.​If anyone has obviously been hurt by the recession its been Gen Art. When things got tough, sponsors became more scarce, and as non-profit Gen Art depends on them. This is perhaps why ... More >>

Crispin Porter: Is Boutique Advertising Dead?

​Crispin Porter Bogusky has long been an anchor of Miami business. Cool, Coconut Grove and booming. But now it's on the decline, and this smells bad for the South Florida economy. Indeed, as the recession cools off spending among high end consumers, the falling fortunes of this leader in boutiqu ... More >>

Cash Is the Word: Local businessman duped the Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust

He got one over on this civil rights organization. Now comes the makeover.

No Cash in the Coffers

Miami's Mayoral frontrunners struggle to raise money in recession.

Dance to the Depression

Miami's Mayoral frontrunners struggle to raise money in recession.

Nannies: The Latest Victims of the Recession

What was she to do, where was she to go? She was out on her fanny. Recession stories are getting pretty standard, and boring. One formula goes like this: find some nice industry and find out how the recession is hitting it. CNN just filed one, about nannies, focusing mainly on Miami. Amanda Mezyk is ... More >>

This Is your Real Estate Brain. This Is Your Real Estate Brain After the Recession

via TLCHere's the basic rundown on financially ruined Miami mega-realtor Carlos Justos, from an ABC News Profile.This is Justo before the recession: $7 million waterfront home. Star of the Bravo series Million Dollar Agents. Clientele including big shots such as the Estefans. $20 million net worth. ... More >>

Florida Lawmakers Argue over Novelty Lighters Ban

via NY Dept of StateIn case you haven't noticed, we're in the middle of some serious stuff right now, politically speaking. Oh, you know, greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression, underfunded schools, a failing health-care system -- that kind of stuff. Which is why we're just so glad th ... More >>

Black October

Victims of a Bolivian massacre seek justice in Miami.

Take Responsibility on World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS day, and the single most important thing everyone can do personally is get tested regularly and play safe. The good news about HIV in America in 2008 is that if detected early most people can still look forward to a long, full life. The expected life span is nearing normal, and t ... More >>

Manny's Cabinet Rivals

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Last Night: The Wizard of Oz at the Arsht Center

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Latest Sign of the Apocalypse: $4 Beers at Zeke's

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Latest Sign of the Apocalypse: $4 beers at Zeke's

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Lappé says, "No Food Shortage"

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Trial For New Marlins Stadium Starts Next Week

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

The New Off-Limits Urban Oasis

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

No Protests at Super Bowl Time, Baby!

The shortlist for HUD secretary keeps getting longer. Mayor Manny Diaz is still on this list, released to the AP from ominous sources inside the party and transition team: Miami Mayor Manny DiazRep. James Clyburn, D-S.C.Renee Glover, head of Atlanta's housing authorityNicolas Retsinas, director ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of March 24 , 2005

Nightclub shuffle, Overtown hustle, Wynwood bustle

Miami, Crime, and Urban Design

This is a dangerous place, and dangerously divided as well

BEST CANDIDATE FOR URBAN RENEWAL

Biscayne Plaza mall

Letters from the Issue of December 18, 2003

Biscayne Plaza mall

FTAA and Me

Looking out for number one, what's in this for Miami?

Q. Is It Free Trade Or Fair Trade ?

A: Nothing is free, life isn't fair, and the debate rages on

Not So Lone Rhinoceros

Saving the one-horned rhino is his mission

Metropolis, Heal Thyself

One year after Miami announced it would attempt to cure its own poverty, the patient remains in intensive care

BEST NEW COMMUNITY INITIATIVE

Greater Miami Prosperity Campaign

We're Number One! A Special Report - Part Two

The competition was fierce: Rust-belt stalwarts with years of experience.
The stakes were high: A celebrated national championship
But Miami had the grit to come out on top: America's Poorest City

Mission Man

Miami's Downtown commissioner is still fighting, and still hopeful of big change

Bleeding Stierheim

"Business whiz" Joe Arriola turns and bites the education hand that appointed him

BEST CHARITY

Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County

Get Monked Up

Monk and Rabbit in the Moon and attention-deficit-disorder music

My Dog Ate the Mortgage -- Really!

As Miami tries to collect millions in loans gone bad, the deadbeat debtors trot out their excuses

Something Rotten

Trainloads of food go to waste while thousands of kids go unfed, courtesy of the school lunch program

Urban Scorecard

Miami Urban Renaissance Conference

Night & Day

April 29 - May 5, 1999

Letters

April 29 - May 5, 1999

Temporarily Grounded?

The race to develop Homestead Air Force Base could soon hit a major snag. It's called Mother Nature.

The Art is the Matter

The curtain rises on Act II of the Dade Performing Arts Center Story. Is this a comedy or a tragedy? Depends on who you ask.