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Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes
Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. Home-ownership, long a source of middle class identity and economic opportunity, has started to decline. [Source: AP]
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» Economist says millennials will determine future of housing market
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Florida expects uptick in European travelers
Florida beach tourism leaders say they are getting a boost in European visitors this summer because of the turmoil in Greece and the Middle East. [Source: AP]
Is a politically unbiased congressional map possible for Florida?
As Florida legislators struggled last week to draw a congressional district map that meets a court mandate, it became clear that what they would end up with would be far from perfect. Taking politics out of the most political of acts turns out to be a difficult task. [Source: Times/Herald]
Online food retailers competing for share of stomach
“Carry-out” food is taking on a whole new meaning, perhaps better called “carry to.” Several online food retailers are pushing for a larger share of the American stomach by providing packaged, pre-measured meat, produce and other ingredients delivered to your doorstep every week. [Source: Lakeland Ledger]
Blogs don't just aid business, they become one
A growing number of Central Florida residents have turned blogging into a paying gig. It has become such a trend locally that a conference about blogs, FLBlogCon, that features several area bloggers returns next month for its fifth year. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Tropical disturbance in Atlantic shows signs of development
Although it popped up on the National Hurricane Center's radar Sunday morning, a tropical disturbance in the far eastern Atlantic already is showing signs of development.
› Churches try innovative methods to grow amid decline
As Christian churches across the country and in Southwest Florida struggle with declining membership, empty pews and less for the offering plates, many are looking for new ways like this to reach out.
› SeaWorld announces ocean partnership
The nonprofit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and SeaWorld Entertainment last week announced the creation of the Ocean Health Initiative, a new marine-conservation program designed to protect and restore coastal and marine habitats nationwide.
› CareerSource Florida Breaks Record For Businesses
Governor Rick Scott announced that for a second consecutive year, the CareerSource Florida network provided training and employment services to a record number of businesses.
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