Thursday's Daily Pulse
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Explaining the political challenges of Florida's economy
Florida's economy presents a challenge to the two presidential candidates. Describing it properly is important not only to politics but also to policies that could finally bring the Sunshine State out of the economic doldrums. [Source: WUSF]
Related:
» Florida's economy kicks it down a notch
» Rubio addresses government's role in economy
» Highlights from the Fed's US economic survey
Florida Trend's RNC Coverage
Florida Trend's Amy Keller asked delegates why they're supporting Romney. See their answers and more pics from the convention.
Plus, our daily RNC Roundup below:
» Saks woos Republicans with $70,000 elephant necklace souvenir
» Report: Clint Eastwood headed to the RNC
» Bondi at RNC: 'Time to repeal Obamacare'
» Front Row Tampa Bay promotes the city at the RNC
» Mermaids a hit at Aquarium RNC after party
» Parties, yacht tours, massages all part of RNC's surreal scene
» Transportation issues vex Florida's RNC delegation
» Front Row Tampa Bay keeps the message positive outside the RNC zone
$8 billion in mortgage relief arriving in Florida mailboxes
For legions of troubled homeowners, it's nearly the same as winning the lottery: mortgage principals, sliced and diced, with little paperwork and instant action. Already the offers have shaved more than $115 million from Florida mortgage principals. Since March, more than 1,000 borrowers across the state learned their principals were dropping by an average of $114,000. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Florida Conservation: Seaworthy
Marine researchers at Nova Southeastern University’s oceanography division like to tell stories about how scientists there used to take five-gallon buckets to the ocean, a short hike away, to get saltwater for their experiments. At Nova’s new $40-million Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research, the process is considerably more sophisticated. Full story...
Now available: a class in customer service
Two rows of six people each sat face-to-face with nothing between them but compliments. The objective of the game was to practice saying "thank you" and to find positives in a near-stranger before rotating and doing it again with someone new. [Source: Gainesville Sun]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Jacksonville's web.com is bustling with energy and success
As AC/DC’s “Live Wire” rocked web.com’s sales department, a head would occasionally pop up from the cubicles to announce another sale. The department almost resembles party central. And why not? It’s electric times for the Jacksonville-based company, which provides website design and online marketing strategies to small businesses.
› Grooveshark returns to Google with Android app
The Gainesville-based music streaming service is back in the Google Play store with an application for Android devices.
› Water removal firms see increased business following Isaac
Water removal companies have seen a boost in business following Tropical Storm Isaac, as people seek help drying out their flooded homes and repairing leaky roofs, doors and windows.
› European retailers flood Miami market
Globalization is bringing more European retailers to the US, and once they are here, Miami's economy, demographics and location make it an attractive choice for expansion.
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