Edmond Thorne·Sep 2, 2025Coastal Florida’s Hard Summer: Sharks, Seaweed & Red Tides Drive Away ProfitsShark bites, seaweed invasions, and red tide outbreaks sour beach season for small towns as travelers steer clear of Florida’s shoreline
Edmond Thorne·Sep 2, 2025More Visitors, Fewer Customers: Florida’s Tourism Boom Masks Local Businesses’ StrugglesDespite a record 34.4 million visitors in Q2 2025, small businesses across the state report fewer customers and declining revenue amid…
Edmond Thorne·Jul 31, 2025Sun, Sand, & Secret Shores: Florida Locals Reveal Old-Florida Escapes Off the Wealthy RadarAway from the Spotlight: Where Native Floridians Still Find Solitude, History, and Affordable Fun
Edmond Thorne·Jul 28, 2025Florida Surge: Reports of Multiple Shark Bite Incidents Amid Peak Beach SeasonExperts Point to Seasonal Patterns & Human Activity as Key Factors in Recent Uptick in Shark Bite Incidents.
Edmond Thorne·Jun 26, 2025Living the Dream or Just Getting By? The Real Florida, According to the People Who Call It HomeSunshine State’s 23 million inhabitants navigate soaring costs, extreme weather, and endless tourists while defending their slice of the…
