Tag: Florida

Our Long National Nightmare

The old rules don’t work anymore

The Walt Disney Company used to control Florida’s government. In 1965, Governor W. Haydon Burns hosted a press conference with Walt Disney where they announced the Florida Project, a sprawling development that became Walt Disney World. There has not been a time between 1965 and early 2022 when Mr. Disney’s company did not exert a heavy influence on Florida’s state government. To maintain that influence, … Continue reading The old rules don’t work anymore

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Just Business

Wall Street giants want to relocate to business-friendly Florida. Their employees do not.

Goldman Sachs, the 151-year old bank that captivates the eyes of financial professionals and Robin Hood users alike, is reportedly considering a partial move to Florida. The financial giant’s asset management arm, which generates billions, could relocate to West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale or even Miami as it seeks to escape New York’s, well, everything. Taxes are high in New York, real estate costs … Continue reading Wall Street giants want to relocate to business-friendly Florida. Their employees do not.

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