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| 12/8/2014

› Lawmakers file bill to reform Florida Public Service Commission
Two Tampa Bay area lawmakers announced Friday that they have filed legislation to reform the state Public Service Commission following a series of controversial decisions by regulators.

› Burger King, Tim Hortons to close deal next week
Miami-based Burger King and Canadian doughnut shop chain Tim Hortons expect to complete their $11 billion tie-up on Dec. 12, following a shareholder vote early next week.

› 13th Art Basel Miami Beach a testament to the spread of culture
If “more” equals better, the 13th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach and the surrounding art week events may go down as the best ever. More new art fairs and just-to-see shows. More record-breaking sales at Art Basel Miami Beach.

› Morgan retrenches on medical marijuana
John Morgan doesn’t like to lose. But on Nov. 4, Morgan saw a medical marijuana constitutional initiative — which he had personally and financially backed — fall just short of the 60 percent margin needed for enactment.

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