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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› New study finds Florida is a hot spot for Islamophobia
A new study concludes that hostility toward Muslims is on the rise in the United States and Florida has emerged as a hot spot for Islamophobic activity.
› Gate announces massive development in St. Johns County
Plans for the project, which Gate Petroleum will develop along with partner Gatlin Development Co., call for 2.4 million square feet of retail, 2.8 million square feet of office space, 999 multifamily units and 350 hotel rooms.
› What the feds think about one of the biggest bank deals in Tampa Bay
Bank of the Ozarks has gotten federal regulators’ OK to buy C1 Financial Inc. The approval clears the way for one of the largest bank acquisitions in the Tampa Bay area, likely sometime in July.
» See also: Regulatory approvals in hand, C1 Bank expected to become Bank of the Ozarks
› American Airlines will offer Cuban travelers help with visas
To help its new Cuba business take off, American Airlines plans to work with an outside company to assist passengers with getting visas for travel to the island, and it will set up a special Cuba reservations desk soon.
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