Tropicalia treasures: Southwest Florida finds

Where: The Paper Merchant with The Little Merchant and custom printing showroom, Park Shore Centre, 3609 Tamiami Trail North, Naples; 261-5466. Visit The Paper Merchant’s Naples location at 340 13th St.

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Monday Morning Reads: Slots, Marco Rubio and FAMU

TALLAHASSEE — It’s less than a week before Christmas and Hannukah starts tomorrow, so the capital city is filled with the holiday spirit and its stores are filled with sales. And while one would think that state policy makers would be quieting down and there would be little news from Read More

Friday Morning Reads: FAMU protest, Medicaid and destination casinos

TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Friday to you. We know you’re all anxious to get on with your day so the weekend will come that much faster. So with that, here are the top five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Sun-Sentinel breaks out the potential spots for new Read More

Gambling impact figures still ‘squishy’

By Jim Saunders at the News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Faced with a series of unanswered questions, economists said Friday they could not pinpoint how much money the state would rake in if Florida lawmakers approve a plan for three resort casinos. The best guess: $455.7 million over Read More

Gingrich campaign names Abrams its Palm Beach chairman

The Newt Gingrich campaign has named an old acquaintance, Steven Abrams of Boca Raton, its Palm Beach County chairman. Steven Abrams Abrams, former mayor of Boca Raton and now a county commissioner, has known Gingrich since 1981, when Abrams worked for the National Republican Congressional Read More

The Daily Show’s target of the day: Pam Bondi

TALLAHASSEE — Aasif Mandvi from ‘The Daily Show’ made a splash yesterday when he asked Gov. Rick Scott if he’d provide a urine sample during a press conference where the governor unveiled his 2012-2013 budget. Today, his target was Pam Bondi . Bondi was taking part in a Read More

Hospitals say gov’s budget could mean big hit against them

TALLAHASSEE — It’s been about 24 hours since Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his budget for the next fiscal year, which included cuts to health care providers who largely treat the poor. Scott’s plan would essentially flatten the reimbursement rates paid to hospitals and Read More

AIF touts gambling bill

TALLAHASSEE — Associated Industries of Florida, flagged by building and construction companies, promoted legislation to bring three destination casinos to the state, but would not comment on whether Genting New World Resorts had asked them to advocate on their behalf. The business lobbying Read More