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What you need to know about Florida today
Opportunities for small business as Florida grows
Florida’s economy and demographics are changing and small businesses are in line to benefit from the shifts. The state’s population continues to grow and is projected to pass New York in the next two to three years. At the same time, the cost of living in Florida is rising. Read more from the Tampa Bay Business Journal and see also:
» Florida's small business jobs up 0.4 percent
» Small business owners within different industries cite problems finding good help
» Will Charlie Crist draw independent voters to Obama?
» Florida matters in 2012 presidential election — a lot
» After convention, Obama heads for Florida, West Palm Beach
» Video of Crist's speech
» Final day of DNC through Florida eyes
Florida high court to weigh $1 billion state pension case
The Amendments Your guide to learning more about the Florida's 2012 proposed amendments that will be on the ballot in November. Amendment 1 - Health Insurance Mandates |
The Florida Supreme Court is to hear arguments on whether Republican-backed changes to the state’s public-employee pension system, touted as a way to save more than $1 billion a year, violate workers’ constitutional rights. [Source: Bloomberg Businessweek]
List of hot 'encore jobs' for those seeking change
A list of some "encore jobs" — those with community or social value — that are anticipated to have high need or demand in coming years for workers looking to make career shifts in their 50s or 60s, according to "The Encore Career Handbook" See the full list from the Associated Press.
Private insurers considering 150,000 Citizens policies
Four private insurers have been approved to take over 150,000 policies from state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp., regulators said Thursday. Citizens customers will be notified Oct. 1 if their policies have been selected. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Cruise industry contributed $6.7B to Florida economy
Florida’s cruise industry in 2011 contributed $6.7 billion to the state economy and created 130,950 jobs that generated $5.76 billion, according to a study released by the Cruise Lines International Association.
» Related: Florida still top state for cruise activity — by a landslide
› Gainesville gives -- but is it enough?
While giving in Gainesville is great, the need is even greater. The North Central Florida Business Report talked to organizations that work to provide a host of social services, help nonprofits become more effective and provide ways for people to leave a legacy that benefits the community.
› After cutbacks, Tampa International Airport set to add positions
Here's a sign of Tampa International Airport's improving bottom line: The airport plans to start hiring after years of cutting back its workforce.
› Workers sue Darden Restaurants over wages
Orlando-based Darden Restaurants underpaid servers at Olive Garden, Red Lobster, LongHorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille restaurants across the country, according to allegations in a federal lawsuit filed in Miami on Thursday.
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