January 2012


Jan. 26.	Esquire: Back from the Brink? Posted by Aaron Gordon NY Times media beat reporter David Carr nails it with this profile on Esquire Magazine's harrowing tale of what it's like to be relevant, then irrelevant, then relevant again.
Jan. 19.	Destination resorts supporters make their case (hint: 'it's the economy, stupid') Posted by Aaron Gordon With Tallahassee debating the prospects of bringing destination resorts to Florida, supporters of the legislation are making their case with a strong economic/jobs message at the core. Below, noted economist Tony Villamil offers his projections of the economic impact of destination resorts while small business owners sound-off on how an influx of new tourists (and their dollars) will provide much needed relief to their bottom line. Read on...
Jan. 15.	Knight Foundation gift is a giant step forward for Science Museum, Miami's cultural base Posted by Aaron Gordon It's not everyday that we pass on the opportunity to write about something that's near and dear to our hearts, but today's blog post authored by Matt Haggman, Miami program director for the Knight Foundation, was so well-done, so right-on-the-money that we just couldn't top it.
Jan. 13.	Step Inside A Destination Resort Posted by Aaron Gordon Florida contemplates next chapter of economic growth, looks to Singapore's flourishing Destination Resort model Resorts World Miami announced plans to invest more than $3 billion in the development of a world-class Destination Resort in downtown Miami this past May. Since then, Florida has taken great interest in the Destination Resort concept and the potential impact the mixed-use project – and its casino amenity – will have on the state's future.