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What you need to know about Florida today
Pay gap growing between men and women in Florida
The improving economy is increasing the pay gap between men and women in Florida, economists say. Women who worked full time in 2013 took home 83.2 percent of what men in the state earn, according to the most recent data, released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
All-day dining at restaurants across Florida
Kasa in Orlando is among a growing list of restaurants staying open at the traditional closing hours of 2 to 5 p.m. Others include Datz in Tampa, along with its sister establishments Creole Roux and the bakery Dough; News Café in South Beach and Grille 401 in Fort Lauderdale. Full story.
You can't put a price on love but Valentine's Day costs plenty
On February 14th, 2014, Americans spent almost $17.3 billion on romance. That estimated cost of $133.91 per suitor for candy, cards, dinner and gifts, was up from an average of $130.97 in 2013. [Source: FOX Business]
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» 6 Totally Unromantic Truths About Valentine’s Day Spending
House water policy starts to flow
A business-backed plan to address the state’s water resources received initial support in a House committee Wednesday, though it continues to draw questions from environmentalists and Democrats. [Source: Pensacola Today]
Who’s afraid of the rising dollar? Not the thriving U.S. economy
Don’t believe everything you hear about the corrosive effect a more expensive dollar has on corporate America. U.S. businesses and the world’s largest economy can handle the greenback’s strength just fine. [Source: Bloomberg]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Investors have $3.5 million to offer One Spark creators in Jacksonville
People entering this year’s One Spark crowdfunding festival in downtown Jacksonville will have a shot at a combined $3.5 million in investment money being offered by private investors.
› Orlando home builders shift focus to upper-end houses
Buyers interested in purchasing affordable new homes have far fewer selections than they did just a few years ago, a new study shows.
› Major League soccer in Miami in play
About a year after the Miami-Dade County Commission decided a Major League Soccer stadium is not to open at PortMiami, a county commissioner is now nudging discussions toward a different site.
› 48-foot hybrid yacht makes South Florida debut
You might call it the Prius of the seas. Greenline, a brand of electric-diesel yachts, will debut its largest model yet in South Florida this weekend.
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