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What you need to know about Florida today
Same sex marriage in Florida expected to have a huge impact on tourism
Tourism boosters around Florida are hearing wedding bells — and seeing dollar signs — now that same-sex marriage is legal in the state. As same sex marriage licenses will be issued in Florida Tuesday, an ad campaign targeted towards those wanting to have same sex marriages in Florida will also launch. More from WFLA and the Miami Herald.
See also:
» Same-sex marriages big boost for Bay area businesses
» Gay weddings provide local business boost
» A historic day in Florida as gay weddings begin
Florida Trend Exclusive
Florida's Supreme Court in transition
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Gov. Rick Scott could appoint four new justices to the Florida Supreme Court during his second term, which potentially could change the court from liberal to much more conservative. Right now, more than 70% of the court’s decisions are unanimous. Access full story.
Column: Entrepreneurs, keep riding that tech wave
Be it Internet security, social media marketing, or figuring out new-fangled payment options, if you want to stay in business today, let alone succeed, you must be two-parts entrepreneur, one-part geek. [Source: USA Today]
Where are America's female farmers? Not where the farming is.
Farming is one of the least diverse occupations out there in terms of gender. According to the Labor Department, fewer than one in four farm workers are women. Chartmaker Metric Maps also highlights that while women farm operators are everywhere, they have some of the poorest representation in the areas where farming matters most. [Source: Vox]
Creating ambition in your company
A recent study by Timothy Judge from the University of Notre Dame and John Kammeyer-Mueller from the University of Florida suggests that ambition is a learned trait. It’s true that nature may play a small part but it’s nurture that’s really responsible for helping ambition bloom, say the researchers.
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» How to create ambition in your company (3 tips from Chinese leaders)
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› 10 Florida Bills You May Not Have Heard Of
On the heels of a record $77 billion state budget, and a projected $628 million general revenue increase on the horizon, the race is on to file legislation.
› Magic Leap steps up hiring
The he mysterious entertainment company in Dania Beach, which attracted a $542 million investment last year from Google and other investors, has listed nearly 100 jobs on its website under the heading "wizards wanted."
› Miamians sue Apple over iPhone storage
Two Miami residents sued Apple last week for reportedly misrepresenting the amount of storage available on 16-gigabyte iPhones. A similar lawsuit was filed in 2007, when iPod Nano owners alleged that Apple misled consumers about the amount of storage in the 8-gigabyte iPod.
› Backtracking the flight of the snowbird
From now until Easter count on bigger crowds everywhere from the Publix checkout line to the beach, and roadways jammed with cars sporting out-of-state license plates. Ever wonder which of those plates are the most common on local roads this time of year?
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