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| 9/24/2014

Florida Governor’s Race Is Too Close to Call

Florida’s Democratic and Republican candidates for governor are virtually tied among likely voters, who don’t think either can be trusted, a Quinnipiac University poll found. More at Bloomberg, the Tampa Bay Times and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.


New technology a hit with real estate agents

A roughly 1,200 square foot suite overlooking Fashion Drive in Estero has become somewhat of an incubator for three growing local real estate enterprises: Agent Shield, Testimonial Tree — and the newest, REfindly. More at the Naples Daily News.


Devices help blend, blur work and personal lives

Business Profile
ellaZjewels

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The Web, social media, reality television. Technology can catapult people into celebrities, and hobbies into careers.

All of that high technology is helping Sarasota resident Ella Gentrycreate a company selling her decidedly low-tech product: customizable bangle bracelets.

» Read more at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

From CEOs to sales persons, today’s workers are trying to build balanced lives by battling the impulse to stay connected 24/7. Checking work emails on our tablets or smartphones in bed or at a bar makes us feel like we’re working all the time. More at the Miami Herald.


Sanford International Airport to replace TSA with private security

Private guards will take over security at Orlando Sanford International Airport early next year — a move U.S. Rep. John Mica and airport Director Larry Dale predict will result in more passenger-friendly service and shorter lines. More at the Orlando Sentinel.


Embraer's Legacy jet ready to bring 600 jobs to Brevard

The market for entry-level business jets is soft right now because of a sluggish economy and the uncertainty in global hotspots such as Syria and Ukraine, the head of Embraer Executive Jets said Tuesday. More at Florida Today.

Entertainment
Cypress Gardens

cypress gardens The state tourism agency Visit Florida estimates that 94.7 million tourists came to Florida in 2013, most of them visiting at least one theme park. Cypress Gardens was Florida's first theme park. Created by entrepreneur and professional promoter Dick Pope in Winter Haven, Cypress Gardens opened on Jan. 2, 1936, and closed on September 23, 2009. Read more from Florida Today and read about the history of Cypress Gardens:

» The New Cypress Gardens
» Cypress Gardens Has a New Owner, Third Time in 12 Years
» Legoland is Florida's New Kid on the Block


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