Gunster Welcomes Four Attorneys, Expands Tax, Private Wealth, and Immigration Capabilities Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the addition of attorneys Stephen McCloskey, Luke T. Boyett, Sara Hastings and Isabella Sirmon. The new attorneys bring
Some people may still think South Florida is just a spot for sunshine and retirement. But business leader Bob Swindell says they need to think again. The president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance chats with Mel Meléndez, editor-in-chief of the South Florida Business Journal, in this week's episode of the Florida Business Minds
With its shade tree-lined medians and sidewalks dotted with popular restaurants and cafes, luxury hotels, art galleries and boutiques, Fort Lauderdale’s East Las Olas Boulevard is a sight to see — especially if you’re walking. That’s why the scenic route that connects downtown to the beach was recently named one of the top 3 out of
Gunster, one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service business law firms, is proud to announce that shareholder Jon Philipson has been appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics by Governor Ron DeSantis. Philipson is one of five members recently appointed by the governor and will serve a two-year term. Philipson’s appointment
Fort Lauderdale, FL – July 16, 2025 – Cancer patients in Broward County are gaining greater access to cutting-edge research and treatments thanks to new grants from the Community Foundation of Broward totaling $900,000. The grants were awarded to Memorial Foundation, Lung Cancer Biomarkers & Precision Therapy — $450,000 over three
POMPANO BEACH, FL. – The City of Pompano Beach (the “City”) is interested in receiving proposals from coffee shop owners and dreamers of coffee shops, in response to an RFP for this unique opportunity and location in the west gallery at Bailey Contemporary Arts. In preparation for arabica and robusta bean- lovers of all kinds who may be
The South Florida Business Journal has hired Mark Dovich as its Emerging Markets real estate reporter. He joins Real Estate Editor Brian Bandell in covering the tri-county region’s robust real estate industry, including its most significant deals and the essential players that make them happen. Dovich will focus on emerging markets, including
(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) – Broward County’s job report indicated a 3.7% unemployment rate in June 2025. This rate was 0.3 percentage points greater than the region’s a year ago at 3.4% and 0.2 percentage points lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The labor force was 1,087,810, down 939 (-0.1%) over the year. There were 340,301 unemployed