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The Largest Employers in Florida: A Detailed Overview
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The Largest Employers in Florida: A Detailed Overview

03/28/202403/28/2024 Darryl Whitehead

In this article, we’re going to delve into an analytical journey exploring who the biggest players are when it comes to employment in some of

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Aerospace and Aviation in Florida
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Aerospace and Aviation in Florida

01/14/202202/28/2024 Darryl Whitehead

The annual economic impact of aviation-related activity in Florida is estimated at $175 billion19 and its 19 commercial airports account for 10% of the nation’s

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International Trade in Florida
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International Trade in Florida

04/23/202102/28/2024 Darryl Whitehead

Florida is a key player on the global trade stage due to its strategic location and advanced infrastructure. In 2021, exports of goods from Florida

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Economic Tycoon Among the States
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Economic Tycoon Among the States

05/07/202002/28/2024 Darryl Whitehead

Florida is one of the leading citrus-growing states in the United States. Each year, two-thirds of the nation’s crop is citrus fruit that is harvested

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Florida Tourism Industry
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Florida Tourism Industry

10/14/201902/28/2024 Darryl Whitehead

A record 126.1 million tourists visited Florida in 2019, up 6.2 percent from 118.8 million visitors in 2018. The Department of Economic Opportunity estimates that

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In terms of GDP, Florida is the fourth largest economy in the United States. The state's main taxpayers are companies that provide various types of services, such as financial services, retailers, transportation and public organizations, manufacturing and construction companies.

According to state statistics, approximately 2.5 million Florida residents live in poverty, of which approximately 18% are children under the age of 18. At the same time, about the same number of state residents are millionaires. The unemployment rate in Florida is approximately 12%.

Florida has a strong extractive industry. In particular, phosphate mines concentrated in Bone Valley are the state's third largest economic sector, producing 75% of all phosphate needed by U.S. farmers. The U.S. Air Force is also a significant part of Florida's economy. dollars annually.

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