March 19, 2024

Monday's Daily Pulse

What you need to know about Florida today

| 8/31/2015

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Florida's population is 20 million strong

This report focuses on trends in migration, diversity, population, density; the ‘silver tsunami;’ where Floridians came from, and challenges that comes from 20 million residents -- including housing and infrastructure demand. Access full article.

Business leaders to gather as Florida's retail industry sizzles

More than 4,000 retail industry professionals — including contractors, real estate developers and brand executives — flock to the International Council of Shopping Centers conference every year to ink deals and discuss future projects for Florida. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]

Trophies and transcripts

Studies have shown that a school’s successful athletic program can have a positive impact on a university’s exposure, attracting students to the university, as well as increasing application, retention, and graduation rates.
“Boosting graduation rates at each Florida University would result in a more highly educated workforce,” said Robert Weissert, Senior VP for Research at Florida TaxWatch. “Reducing the number of students dropping out of Florida colleges means a better prepared workforce, and could reduce unemployment in the Sunshine State.” Read the report here.

Florida's unemployment fund below recommended level

Florida's unemployment insurance trust fund, used to pay workers' benefits after they are laid off, falls below the recommended level to meet obligations if unemployment begins rising again. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Airfare deals pop up as airlines wage limited fare wars

Don’t expect widespread sales or cheap flights home for Thanksgiving. But a number of cities are seeing ridiculously low prices at off-peak hours — prices the industry has spent years trying to eliminate. [Source: AP]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Lottery secretary quits — under fire
Florida Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell announced Friday that she was quitting amid questions about her travel and spending on the job.

› Business in the new Fort Lauderdale goes beyond beaches and boats
Over the last two decades, Fort Lauderdale has evolved into a dynamic, ethnically and racially diverse city, a thriving center for businesses from the United States and overseas.

› Alachua County draws area gay weddings, but it's not a boon for business
Last year, The Williams Institute, which researches sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy, released a study predicting that extending marriage rights to gay couples in Florida would generate more than $182 million in spending.

› 'Village of Innovation' envisioned for Bradenton
The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. on Friday launched an ambitious five-year plan that includes establishing a “Village of Innovation” in downtown Bradenton aimed at younger digital entrepreneurs looking for a place to get started.

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