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Business inventories post largest gain in 9 months
U.S. business inventories rose more than expected in March as automobile stocks recorded their biggest increase since 2013, suggesting that the first-quarter's weak economic growth estimate could be revised higher. More from Reuters, the AP, and Marketwatch.
Windermere designer to open one of nation's first Islamic boutiques inside mall
Lisa Vogl is an Islamic fashion designer and is opening a store in the Fashion Square Mall called Verona Collection, to appeal to Muslim women who want to dress modestly. The store will break ground nationally as one of the first Islamic fashion boutiques to arrive in a mainstream U.S. mall. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
As Invictus Games end, fight for wounded warriors continues
The closing ceremony at Disney World on Thursday night capped off the Invictus Games, ending four days of adaptive sports that drew 485 wounded service members, delegations from 14 nations and 400 accredited media to Central Florida. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Extension leader has ideas that can help transform Pasco
Jack Payne, UF's senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources and leader of IFAS, offers ideas to help grow communities in Pasco County. "Pasco County can remake itself as an agritourism destination where visitors flock to U-pick farms, shop for locally produced olive oil and get a close-up look at where their milk and ice cream come from," Payne writes. See his column at the Tampa Bay Times.
New report says Florida near the bottom in pre-k spending
The State of Preschool Yearbook from the National Institute for Early Education Research found overall continued improvement nationwide as states recovered from the Great Recession, but noted some states, like Florida, regressed in ways. More from the Florida Times-Union, the Orlando Sentinel, and see the full report.
Editor's Page
Expectations in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, often inclined to shrug at obvious shortcomings rather than address them, appears to be serious about raising its expectations of itself. In many ways, the city is blooming. Jobs are flowing from corporate expansions and relocations, and there's a cohesive cadre of engaged business leaders.
Business Profile
Pooch perks
On April 1 2015, Tina Vidal launched Pooch Perks, a service providing dog-tested and veterinarian-approved monthly customizable boxes of curated goods for the pampered pooch. Now a year later, she is the People’s Pick winner in the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge FIU Track, garnering the highest online vote.
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