March 19, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 4/20/2015

School testing suspended across Florida

Florida's computerized testing system ran into a new round of problems Monday, following a trouble-free week that had officials optimistic the system was on solid footing. More at the Tampa Bay Time, the Miami Herald and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.


Sales and Marketing Advice for Florida Business
What art will teach you about marketing and sales

Successful artists and businesses have much in common -- a solid grasp of marketing basics and customer behavior as well as a good plan of action. Read Ron Stein's full column.


UCF prof tests treatment for citrus greening

Editor's Column
Creating healthier communities

There’s lots of evidence now that nuts-and-bolts considerations like building codes, zoning, transportation, height, density and mixed-use standards have a big impact on the health of a community’s residents as well --influencing everything from obesity rates to mental health, respiratory health and healthy aging.Mark Howard

» Access Mark Howard's full column

University of Central Florida professor Swadeshmukul Santra was at a conference on citrus greening when an idea came to him that could save Florida's $10.8 billion citrus industry. More at the Orlando Sentinel.


Royal Caribbean cuts full-year outlook, shares slump

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. shares dropped more than 6 percent Monday after the cruise ship operator lowered its full-year earnings guidance, stung by a stronger dollar and rising fuel prices. More at the AP.


Small Business Advice
It's important to communicate clearly -- and often -- with clients

Communications are important to every business. Most issues with communications are easy to fix, but you first need to be aware of the problem. Then you need to act on it. Read more from Jerry Osteryoung.

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All-American Gator products

gator guy If you want a hand-crafted alligator leather couch, you go to Brian Wood. Or a chair, jacket, wallet, belt or even golf club bag for that matter. Wood is South Florida's gator guy, selling anything from meat to hides. He's intent on establishing an American label to sell what he calls the world's most expensive leather products — alligator.

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