On Tuesday, June 17 The Washington Economics Group, Inc. released its Quarterly Report entitled, An Analysis of Taxable Sales Trends Show an Accelerating Economic Recovery. The Miami Herald article highlights the positive growth in the Florida economy by referencing the 5.8 percent growth in consumer spending, 6.4 percent increase in tourism and recreation spending, 7.4 percent growth in investment spending, and the healthy increase in total retail sales that increased by 5.3 percent from last year. Tony Villamil tells the Miami Herald that Florida’s moderate growth is a sign of a sustainable economic recovery led by tourism, international activities and investment that navigates away from the boom-bust cycle of the past. “We’re just beginning to recover,” says Tony Villamil. Tourism and investment spending lead Florida’s economic recovery
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