May 5, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/14/2015

› U.S. brokers aim to offer more visiting yachts for sale
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association is seeking a change in a century-old federal law to make it easier for foreign-flagged yachts visiting the United States to be sold to Americans.

› Gas will stay cheaper than it's been in years
Drivers who have seen a steady rise in the price of gasoline can relax: They will almost certainly be paying far less for gas this summer than they have in at least six years.

› Storm surge map prototypes unveiled
The National Hurricane Center, and Florida’s emergency managers, are turning their attention to storm surge and other high-water risks brought on by tropical storms.

› Flanigan's Enterprises reports 24% jump in profit
The Fort Lauderdale-based owner and operator of Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill restaurants and Big Daddy's retail liquor stores reported a 24 percent jump in income compared to the first quarter of last year.

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