Although high-speed Internet use is becoming more common overall, data shows that many lower-income households are still not as connected. The Friday Business Report visits one center where Overtown youth get Internet access, and Technology Reporter Bridget Carey talks to another group that hopes to make broadband access more affordable in Miami.
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This time of year, the cruise lines are moving their ships from here to Europe and the Pacific -- and selling those one-way trips as cruises. The Friday Business Report goes aboard Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas before it heads to Barcelona, and speaks with Miami Herald business reporter Martha Brannigan about why the industry does this.
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Even though the lines aren't as long this year to get a passport or the new passport card, to avoid delays, now the time to start processing the paperwork. The Miami Herald's Friday Business Report talks to local State Dept. officials and consumer column Action Line about the new passport card and what the current cruise travel regulations are.
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The Friday Business Report focuses on local earth-friendly businesses, including a visit with a West Miami-Dade supplier of water-saving toilets that have enough power to flush... a lime.

This report said Alterna sold several dual-flush toilets to Miami City Hall, but the products were actually donated by Alterna and Caroma.

How can a spender and a saver live together and still maintain good financial habits? The Miami Herald Friday Business Report talks to reporter Bridget Carey about her new living situation and financial planner Ben Tobias about couples, roommates and personal finance.
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The Friday Business Report talks to Florida lawmakers, include Senate Banking and Insurance Chairman Bill Posey, about this session's proposed insurance bills and Miami Herald Business Reporter Beatrice Garcia about what kind of overall reform is expected this year.
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For the first time in 20 years, the Inter-American Development Bank's annual meeting will be here in Miami. The Friday Business Report talks with Latin American trade and finance reporter Jane Bussey about the meeting and visits with host committee chair Jorge Arrizurieta to learn about Miami's role for the gathering.
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A Miami Herald Business Monday survey shows that dozens of local businesses say their sales are down, especially to locals, and tourists aren't making up the difference. Miami Herald reporter Niala Boodhoo visits some of those businesses in Lauderhill, and talks to reporter Doug Hanks about the survey.
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The Miami Herald's Niala Boodhoo and Ina Cordle report on how high property taxes and insurance costs are hurting businesses. In addition to dealing with those issues, the business group Associated Industries of Florida is also pushing an economic stimulus package designed to help the entire state.
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As the legislature convenes in Tallahassee, The Miami Herald's Niala Boodhoo talks with consumer reporter Monica Hatcher about reforms expected regarding mortgage foreclosure and other lending issues, as well as to consumer advocates about what changes they would like to see.
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How well do you save your money? One Miami Herald reporter decided to find out by putting herself on a month-long spending diet. The Friday Business Report checks in with reporter Natalie McNeal to see how it went, and talks to a personal financial planner who provides tips on how to save more.
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Jobs in leisure and hospitality so far have helped drive local employment growth, but the lack of workers for the often low-paying work has left employers in a bind. Miami Herald Business Reporters Niala Boodhoo and Doug Hanks have the story.
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With the boat show in town, the Friday Business Report looks at the $13 billion local marine industry. The local association says it will lobby the Florida legislature to act to retain more marine businesses, as more and more move out of state. The Miami Herald's Niala Boodhoo reports.
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The resignation of Downtown Development Authority Director Dana Nottingham last week comes almost eight months after Macys' Florida Chairwoman Julie Greiner set off a firestorm about the state of Downtown Miami Flagler St. area. Herald reporters Niala Boodhoo and Elaine Walker check in on improvement efforts for the area, as well as what happens next with the DDA.
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Miami Herald reporters Niala Boodhoo and Bea Garcia discuss the week's fights between the state insurance regulators and Allstate and what it means for home and business owners.
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