March 19, 2024

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| 12/22/2014

Christmas could see lowest gas prices since 2008

Low gas prices in FloridaHere's a welcome holiday gift: Gas prices should be the lowest on Christmas Day since 2008 and dip below $2 per gallon at some Florida stations next week, according to travel club AAA. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the Bradenton Herald.

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Sales and Marketing Advice for Florida Business
Three secrets to selling easily and effectively

Marketing is all about understanding what a targeted audience wants and beginning the conversation on how you fill the need. Sure, there’s lot to do like positioning, branding, lead generation, engagement tactics, and solution delivery -- yet, at it’s core marketing eventually comes down to one thing: creating relationships. Read more from Ron Stein.


Holiday shoppers are splurging on pet gifts

Urban Renewals
On the Waterfront

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Years of suburban sprawl have virtually disconnected Tampa from its waterfront. That could be changing soon. Mayor Bob Buckhorn envisions a splash pad, boat house and sports areas at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

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In another sign of the rising status of animals in U.S. households: Fluffy and Scout are scoring big this holiday season. Shoppers scrambling to buy Christmas and Hanukkah presents are picking up something special for their furry and feathered companions too. More at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.


Couple launches virtual incubator to help travel-based technology startups

A Lake Wales couple has started a virtual business incubator meant to help travel-based startups grow. The incubator does most of its work online but the duo has sought potential partnerships with schools in the area. More at the Orlando Sentinel.


Exceeding customer's expectations may not be as important as you thought

The main thing is to make sure your customers don't have a bad experience. Bad customer service has a much larger impact than great customer service. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Out of the Box
A day in the life of a Santa elf

cameras During the holiday season, Santa is everywhere. And wherever there's a Santa, there's an elf. One recent Sunday, Orlando Sentinel reporter Caitlin Dineen took on the monumental task of being Santa's sidekick.

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