It fits in with our objective of generating more value for our customers and shareholders.

The educational value of sharks in captivity is overrated.

He absolutely denies receiving anything of value, and as he has stated repeatedly, all of his actions were done in his role as president of Southwest United Communities and not in his capacity as a commissioner.

Wall Street recognizes the value generated by successful debt purchasing companies, but it is quick to react negatively to escalating portfolio prices, executive and employee turnover, and revenue recognition issues.

We believe that a $1,000 tax reduction equals about $10,000 more on the overall value of your home, ... If you were in the buyer's market and you were considering two similar homes on the same block, and one has taxes of $10,000 and the other $9,000, wouldn't you pay $5,000 or even $10,000 more for that home? Most people would, since they usually plan to stay there for at least 10 years.

We'd like to try to obtain some high-value biotech firms and research firms. I think we're having good discussions with Scripps, their representatives and others. Those are the kind of jobs we want to bring to Martin County.