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Which side got more from new U.S.-Cuba policy?
As the United States and Cuba prepare to resume diplomatic relations Monday for the first time in 54 years, the debate over who got the better deal in the historic rapprochement continues to swirl, especially in South Florida, where Cuba-watching sometimes resembles a contact sport. [Source: Miami Herald]
See also:
» 7 things Americans should know about travel to Cuba
» Small-ship Haimark Line plans Miami-Cuba cruises
» Cuba not convinced U.S. has given up 'regime change' policy
» U.S. poised to upgrade Cuba in annual human trafficking report
» See Cuba now – before the tourism revolution takes hold
Teco Energy explores strategic options, including possible sale
The parent of the Tampa Electric Co. confirmed Thursday that it is exploring a potential sale of the utility, an announcement that provided an immediate boost to the company's stock. More at the Tampa Bay Times and the Wall Street Journal.
Florida sees surge in homeschooling
The number of home-schooled children in Florida saw its biggest increase in five years during 2014-15, according to a recently released Florida Department of Education report. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
You’ve had a great year and now it’s annual review time, and you want to be just as strategic in how you can keep your organization riding this wave of success. Two options for consideration: salary increase or bonus. [Source: Gainesville Business Report]
How bubbly water became a billion-dollar business
Amid a decade-long plunge for sodas, and slowdowns for diet and vitamin-enhanced blends, bubbly water has risen swiftly to become one of America's fastest-growing drinks — and left the country's beverage titans scrambling to catch up. [Source: Washington Post]
› South Florida’s drought deepens
Eastern Miami-Dade and Broward counties have fallen into extreme drought conditions, water managers warned Thursday. One measure of the severity: about 85 percent of Miami-Dade’s groundwater monitoring wells are at their lowest levels in a century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
› Florida company buys Petaluma staffing firm
In a deal that underscores the strength of the North Bay labor market, a Florida company has recently purchased a longtime Petaluma employment services firm and plans to grow in the hyper-competitive market.
› German software firm opens first U.S. office in Orlando
A Germany-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence email and text recognition software is opening its first U.S. office in downtown Orlando.
› Slot business up at South Florida's casinos
South Florida's slot business was up about 5 percent this year, mainly because the area's largest racetrack casino has tightened up its payouts.
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