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Construction training and apprenticeship programs grow
A growing shortage of construction workers is occurring as new projects gain steam. Many construction workers left Florida because work dwindled during the recession and housing crisis. Some took jobs in the oil industry while others drifted into other fields altogether. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
First we didn't trust government, now we don't trust each other
A new article’s important finding is that the decline of trust in government has been accompanied by a decline in trust in each other."Between 1972 and 2012, Americans became significantly less trusting of each other and less confident and trusting in large institutions, such as the news media, business, religious organizations, the medical establishment, Congress, and the presidency," the article states. Read more at the Naples Daily News and see the report.
Florida Supreme Court: Secret redistricting documents should be made public
The state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that secret documents used in the high-profile redistricting case should be made public. "We affirm the trial court's ruling requiring production of the 538 pages of disputed documents," the justices wrote in a rare unanimous ruling. [Source: Times/Herald]
7 startup habits worth keeping no matter how big your business grows
Your startup is not meant to be a startup forever. Eventually, it’s meant to become a larger company with a more sustainable plan of action. And as you move further along that road, you will undergo a lot of changes. [Source: Entrepreneur]
Group calls for overhaul of Florida prison system
Florida's prison system needs a massive overhaul to stem the tide of corruption, mismanagement and inmate abuse that has plagued the agency not just of late, but for decades, a report issued Thursday says. The Project on Accountable Justice, a think-tank based at Florida State University, contends that the state could save taxpayers billions by cleaning up the Florida Department of Corrections. [Source: Times/Herald]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Venus Williams turns designer for Delray apartments
Venus Williams isn't just a tennis icon with five Wimbledon titles in tow. She's also an interior designer. Her latest project: developer Jorge Perez's new apartment community in Delray Beach.
› Companies looking at wearables technology
Many pundits see wearables as the next computing frontier. The recent announcement of the Apple Watch is just the latest is a long line of attempts to make computers part of our extended digital bodies.
› Startup Weekend cancelled due to technical difficulties
Startup Weekend Space Coast, a 54-hour business competition for local entrepreneurs, has been cancelled due to serious technical malfunctions which made it impossible for event coordinators to plan or oversee the contest.
› Wawa moves ahead with expansion into Sarasota
Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, plans to open three locations in Sarasota County. Wawa has been aggressively expanding throughout Florida. Executives previously said they wanted to open a dozen stores in the Orlando and Tampa markets.
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