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What you need to know about Florida today
Pace of U.S. hiring weakens
The weakening U.S. economy spilled into the job market in March as employers added only 126,000 jobs, the fewest since December 2013, snapping a streak of 12 straight months of gains above 200,000. More at the AP and Reuters.
Sign-language call center grows quietly in Kissimmee
The serene quiet at the ASL Services call center in Kissimmee does not reflect the amount of activity going on. Employees are taking calls, answering questions and relaying important messages — using their hands and technology such as Skype and FaceTime. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Study: Climate change will hit some Florida reefs sooner than expected
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Freshwater fishing has an annual economic impact (recreational) of $1.7 billion, sustaining 14,000 jobs. » Read more from the Tampa Bay Newspapers and FWC. |
Parts of Florida’s vast coral reefs, including a pristine tract in the Dry Tortugas, may get seared by climate change as early as 2030 — about a dozen years sooner than scientists previously projected. More at the Miami Herald.
The science of why you should spend your money on experiences, not things
We know that money can make you happier, though after your basic needs are met, it doesn't make you that much happier. But one of the biggest questions is how to allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. More at Fast Company.
Religious retirement community approved for construction in Broward
The Casa Sant’Angelo, a Catholic retirement community, received state approval to begin construction in Miramar. Its being developed by nonprofit Catholic Health Services with a design by C. C. Hodgson Architectural Group and construction by JWR Construction Services. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
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