March 19, 2024

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| 8/26/2015

Congressional map decision headed to Supreme Court

After the Legislature failed to pass a new congressional redistricting map in a two-week special session that ended Friday, Circuit Judge Terry Lewis, who was scheduled to review a completed map, said he will ask the state’s highest court for guidance. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the AP, the Times/Herald, and the New York Times.

Hispanic small businesses optimistic, plan to grow

Most Hispanic small business owners in Florida are optimistic about the business climate and have plans to grow in the year ahead, according to data released by TD Bank in its second annual Florida Small Business Pulse Check survey. [Source: Miami Herald]

How one U.S. manufacturer is buffering against China

Some small U.S. manufacturers have found a niche selling unique "Made in USA" goods in locations from Dubai to Hong Kong. Years ago, these small companies saw Chinese wages rising steadily. They did the supply chain math and made a bet to make products on U.S. soil. [Source: CNBC]

Seminoles, state head to arbitration over gambling pact

The state and the Seminole Tribe are headed into mediation to resolve a possible standoff over the future of blackjack and other banked card games at most of the tribe's Florida casinos. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

Puerto Ricans flee island's economic mess for Orlando

Puerto Ricans have been steadily leaving the island in recent years as Puerto Rico's economy slowly deteriorated. But now that the government has officially gone into default on a portion of its $72 billion in debt, islanders are leaving in droves. More from USA Today and the AP.

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Florida Board of Education to allow college four-year degrees again
High school graduates seeking less expensive higher education options will soon have more degree options within the Florida college system.

› Tropical Storm Erika puts South Florida in the cone
For the first time this season, South Florida finds itself in the cone of uncertainty, as Tropical Storm Erika is forecast to either hit or brush or hit the region on Sunday as a minimal hurricane.

› Palm Beach County wants to expand life science industry
Palm Beach County’s life science industry — controversial for the amount of tax dollars sunk into it more than a decade ago — will get a face-lift. Business Development Board president Kelly Smallridge on Tuesday unveiled an effort aimed at expanding the county’s life science businesses.

› Bealls is going after millennials with new Bunulu store
Bealls Inc. wants shoppers to think of its stores as more than just a place where grandma likes to shop. So the Bradenton-based retailer launched a new store concept this year, called Bunulu, which will sell active wear like yoga pants and bathing suits to moms and millennials.

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