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Retail healthcare spurs innovation
Enter retail healthcare — the Expedia model for medical services — in which clinics post their prices and allow consumers to choose which services they want, where and when. No making appointments. No waiting for doctors. No ambiguous price schemes. [Source: Miami Herald]
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» Retail could do to health care what Uber has done to taxis
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Florida research groups target Alzheimer's
The Roskamp Institute in Sarasota is among the bio-research efforts in Florida that are targeting Alzheimer’s. This article looks at the ground-breaking work being done at Roskamp by Fiona Crawford, President and CEO, along with Daniel Paris, head of research and development, and 50 other scientists in an old contact lens manufacturing building. Access full story.
Boating industry targets growth from U.S. Hispanics
Boat manufacturers, dealers and suppliers know their future depends on boosting business among the country's largest minority group, at 17 percent of the population. By 2050, Latinos will double in number to 106 million, or nearly 27 percent of U.S. residents, the census projects. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
In Florida, officials ban term climate change
DEP officials have been ordered not to use the term “climate change” or “global warming” in any official communications, emails, or reports, according to former DEP employees, consultants, volunteers and records obtained by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting. [Source: Miami Herald]
Spring break tourists are rolling in
Spring breakers began trickling in to Florida this week as college students begin their annual unwinding from studies. Restaurants, bars and the beaches — already busy with Southwest Florida's seasonal residents and visitors — are feeling the swell, and regional tourism officials expect crowds to break records again this year. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
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» Yes, it’s Spring Break in the Keys — but the crowds are tamer
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Why do Florida metro areas dominate the nation for fraud complaints?
Fourteen of the 50 U.S. metro areas with the highest concentration of fraud and related complaints are right here in this state. The rankings come from an analysis by the Federal Trade Commission of fraud and related complaints for 2014 compiled from a nationwide law enforcement data base containing more than 2.5 million complaints.
› 'Medical Tourism' is the next big idea to build Jacksonville's reputation
“Medical tourism” here includes the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and medical conventions that alone have delivered an estimated $30 million in economic impact over the past two years. The opportunity is so significant, Visit Jacksonville believes, it plans to spend $203,000 selling Duval County’s medical expertise through its Tourism Marketing Office
› Florida Aquarium celebrating 20 years in Tampa
The aquarium has changed the face of Channelside Drive in Tampa and continues to open new exhibits and attractions for people of all ages. During a month-long celebration, kids can enjoy scavenger hunts, shows and a wall of aquarium memorabilia going back through the years.
› Online voter registration gains momentum in Florida
Florida would become the 25th state to allow people to register to vote online under one of a series of voting proposals awaiting consideration by the Legislature.
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