Tuesday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 11/4/2014

Engagement is key in both elections and job market

Engagement is a big buzzword these days. So what, then, should investors make of the diminishing engagement of two critical pieces of our economy on display in the new week: employment and the election? More at the Miami Herald.

Economist's forecast for Florida strong

Florida should enjoy a relatively strong economy for the next several years, thanks largely to a growing labor force and rising labor participation rates, a noted economist says. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Get to know Florida’s revised LLC laws

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North Central Florida

Talent, innovation and entrepreneurship thrive in North Central Florida,a region known for its competitive cost of living, accessibility and abundance of natural resources. Home to the University of Florida and four public colleges, this region offers a highly skilled workforce and the supportive environment emerging companies need to get up and running.

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In an effort to make the formation and operation of limited liability companies more attractive to entrepreneurs and business owners, the Legislature enacted Florida’s Revised Limited Liability Act on Jan. 1, 2014, for all LLCs formed on or after that date. More at Florida Today.

Office Depot's sales slide

Boca Raton-based Office Depot recorded declining sales in the third quarter, which included its back-to-school push. The retailer, which merged with Office Max last year, reported $4.1 billion in sales for the quarter ended Sept. 27. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Art museum reaches out to school children

A partnership between the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation aims to provide every Miami-Dade County third-grader with free transportation, entry and a special tour of the museum. More at the Miami Herald.

Health Care in Florida
It Takes a Village

Florida Hospital has embarked on building a Health Village near downtown Orlando. The 172-acre campus now taking shape includes a new research institute for diabetes and obesity, a lab for scientists and engineers, an incubator, apartments, hospital beds and retail and office space.