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Florida lawsuit takes aim at federal health officials
As a standoff over Medicaid expansion brought the legislative session to an unexpected halt on Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott filed a lawsuit claiming that the federal government tried to force the health care policy upon Florida. More from the Times/Herald], the Orlando Business Journal, and NPR.
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Florida Trend Exclusive
Cuba: How much opportunity?
The May 2015 issue of Florida Trend looks at Cuba: its economy and entrepreneurs, how to visit, what's changed, what hasn't, and much more. The magazine is available to print or digital subscribers.
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Cuba’s interest in American money is obvious. The small communist country is in desperate need of foreign capital as it tries to modernize a creaky economy and rebuild decaying infrastructure across the island. But investors from countries who already trade there say Cuba is making progress. Full story from Florida Trend is here.
Home prices accelerated in February as sales rose
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5 percent in February from 12 months earlier, S&P said Tuesday. That is up from a 4.5 percent pace in January. Faster sales likely drove the price gain. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
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» Seller’s market: Home prices jump and inventories fall
How to find the right partners for your business
The classic adage, “Two heads are better than one,” is famous for good reason – it is true in many situations, including in the business world. Of course, if you are looking for a partner for your company, finding the right mind (or minds) is crucial. [Source: Forbes]
Crowdfunding helps pay for almost anything these days
Known as places to appeal for help with catastrophic medical expenses and raise capital for business ventures, crowdfunding websites also are awash in requests for assistance with veterinary bills, vacations and video-game consoles. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Amid falling demand and disease, Florida orange crop hunts for fix
Neither new ad campaigns nor the muscular redesign of cartoon superhero Captain Citrus have yet to turn the tide on dipping retail sales of U.S. orange juice. Blame rising drink competition, changing public tastes and stiffer OJ prices.
› Florida business delegation seeks investment opportunities in Morocco
Manufacturers, distributors and service companies from Florida will be visiting Morocco on May 2nd through 9th, as part of a delegation seeking to hold business meetings with public and private Moroccan operators.
› Can Orlando Eye vie with Disney, Universal for visitors?
The Orlando Eye is the latest development in the ongoing renaissance of International Drive, but some wonder whether the wheel's hype is enough to make it successful.
› Florida could soon place limits on drone use
Using drones to take photos of people on their own property could soon be illegal in Florida. The Florida Legislature on Tuesday sent a bill to Gov. Rick Scott that places limits on the use of remote-controlled drones.
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