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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Low gas prices drag down US retail sales in February
U.S. retail sales slipped last month, pulled down by sharply lower gas prices, and Americans spent much less in January than previously estimated. The figures suggest that consumers remain cautious about spending despite steady hiring. More from the AP., Reuters, and MarketWatch.
See also:
» Breaking down the U.S. retail sales numbers
» US retail sales add to economy fears in markets
Health Insurance Marketplace gained 731,000 new Floridians
A by-the-numbers look at enrollment in Florida, and the U.S., during open enrollment. Newly released data also shows active shoppers saved $260 in Florida. More at Florida Trend.
New rules for Cuba ease travel and banking restrictions
Just days before President Barack Obama’s historic trip to Cuba, the administration announced new regulations Tuesday that will allow individuals to travel to the island on their own people-to-people trips. More from the Miami Herald.
For health start-ups, a new innovation space opens in Lake Nona
On a recent morning Chris Hillier sat in a brightly-lit room in the new offices of GuideWell Innovation CoRE, remembering when he had to pitch his first start-up company 42 times before getting an investor. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Boutique for Amish-made clothes opens in Sarasota
Lena Schlabach had only planned to bring her boutique to Sarasota for two weekends. But after just a few days of success, she’s setting up here shop permanently. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Politics
A tale of two Floridas
With the presidential race in full swing here, two constituencies in particular help show just how different Florida voters can be: The Cubans, a vocal voting bloc of immigrant exiles and the Florida crackers, families who have lived here for generations
» More from CNN.
A Day in the Working Life
Finance & Insurance
In this article, there is a by-the-numbers look at the economic impact from this sector and a chart about average salaries. Interviews are with Jordan Thompson, Loan Operations Specialist, First Green Bank; Locke Burt, Former State Senator, Chairman/President, Security First Insurance; Prakash Patel, COO, GuideWell Mutual Holding, Florida Blue’s parent company.
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