March 19, 2024

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Consumer spending accelerates in August

Americans boosted spending by a healthy amount in August, offering welcome evidence that the economy is on solid footing heading into the final quarter of the year. More at the AP and Reuters.


Florida 8th worst state for teachers, study says

Florida ranks near the bottom when it comes to opportunities for teachers, according to a new study. It was the "eighth worst state for teachers" on the list that ranked the 50 states and Washington, D.C. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.


Falling gas prices offer businesses some expense relief

Environment
Snail boom threatens Everglades

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Millions of South American apple snails overwhelmed a stormwater treatment area in Wellington and devoured pollution-filtering plants in the man-made marsh beside the northern reaches of the Everglades.

» More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Lee has fallen about 20 cents in the past two months, offering a little welcome relief to businesses that depend on fleet vehicles. Even more help may be on the way. More at the Fort Myers News-Press.


Small Business Advice
Looking for changes means noticing your surroundings

As business owners and managers, we have to be aware of what is happening around us at all times, but we often lack the requisite skills and training. It's possible to cultivate these skills and that can help your business. More from Jerry Osteryoung.


South Florida tech pioneers: Breaking new ground, giving back

The financial services industry took notice of a growing fintech sector in South Florida, several startups made the news, and veterans of the Internet came together to share war stories and talk about what’s next. Just another week in South Florida tech? More at the Miami Herald.

Out of the Box
The Vice Effect: 30 years after the show that changed Miami

cameras Miami Vice not only helped save South Beach, broadcasting the architectural charms of its long-neglected Deco hotels and apartment houses to millions around the globe at a time when city fathers wanted nothing more than to tear it all down for condos, Miami Vice practically invented the idea of South Beach.

» More from the Miami Herald


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