/tags/the-sunshine-economy The Sunshine Economy en-US WLRN Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:42:34 GMT /news/2022-07-27/wlrn-news-looks-toward-the-future-begins-phase-for-leadership-changes WLRN News says goodbye to several longtime leaders and editors who are moving on to unique opportunities to continue to serve a journalistic mission in new ways.In this moment of transition, the news department remains committed to quality journalism as it names transitional leaders. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:42:34 GMT /news/2022-07-27/wlrn-news-looks-toward-the-future-begins-phase-for-leadership-changes WLRN News /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2022-03-21/one-couples-small-business-journey-during-the-pandemic COVID-19 cost them one business, but Jamila and Akino West used their pandemic pivot to reinvest and reinvent their entrepreneurial ambitions. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:57:58 GMT /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2022-03-21/one-couples-small-business-journey-during-the-pandemic Tom Hudson, Elisa Baena /2022-03-21/one-couples-small-business-journey-during-the-pandemic COVID-19 cost them one business, but Jamila and Akino West used their pandemic pivot to reinvest and reinvent their entrepreneurial ambitions. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:57:26 GMT /2022-03-21/one-couples-small-business-journey-during-the-pandemic Tom Hudson, Elisa Baena /2022-03-14/russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-impact-on-countries-with-close-ties-to-south-florida War has broken out in Eastern Europe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is felt here with higher gasoline prices, but it also impacts countries with close ties to South Florida. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:03:24 GMT /2022-03-14/russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-impact-on-countries-with-close-ties-to-south-florida Tom Hudson /2021-12-13/teddy-bears-bedroom-sets-and-brand-new-cars-whats-fueling-inflation-for-south-florida-companies How inflation is affecting South Florida businesses from furniture to food, new cars to even Tonka toy trucks. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:40:44 GMT /2021-12-13/teddy-bears-bedroom-sets-and-brand-new-cars-whats-fueling-inflation-for-south-florida-companies Tom Hudson /2021-12-06/the-economy-and-epidemiology-of-the-evolving-covid-19-virus-in-south-florida Omicron is just the latest in the string of reminders that the virus and reactions to it are driving the economy. As infections have changed, so has the economic recovery. Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:29:59 GMT /2021-12-06/the-economy-and-epidemiology-of-the-evolving-covid-19-virus-in-south-florida Tom Hudson /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2021-11-22/floridas-special-session-about-protections-from-federal-overreach-or-vehicle-for-misinformation Florida Republican lawmakers said employees need protections against being fired for not getting vaccinated. Democrats called it political theater casting doubt on COVID-19 vaccines. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:46:13 GMT /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2021-11-22/floridas-special-session-about-protections-from-federal-overreach-or-vehicle-for-misinformation Tom Hudson /2021-11-22/floridas-special-session-about-protections-from-federal-overreach-or-vehicle-for-misinformation Florida Republican lawmakers said employees need protections against being fired for not getting vaccinated. Democrats called it political theater casting doubt on COVID-19 vaccines. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:45:35 GMT /2021-11-22/floridas-special-session-about-protections-from-federal-overreach-or-vehicle-for-misinformation Tom Hudson /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:36:11 GMT /podcast/the-sunshine-economy/2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida Tom Hudson /2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:35:16 GMT /2021-11-15/costs-and-considerations-for-home-health-care-of-aging-loved-ones-in-florida Tom Hudson