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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Orlando's Holy Land Experience unloads furniture, statues amid financial turmoil
Holy Land Experience, which is struggling with a sea of red ink in recent financial reports, is selling hundreds of ornate couches, thrones, nativity statues, costumes — and even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Florida Trend's annual list of top lawyers names 1,144 honorees. Lists include:
• Winners by Practice Area
• Hall of Fame
• Government and Non-Profit Attorneys
• Up and Comers
• and a full alphabetical list.
SEE ALL THE WINNERS HERE
› French luxury retailer debuts at Florida mega mall
Givenchy made its debut at Aventura Mall, and it won't be the last luxury brand to open at the mega mall this year. First announced for the mall in February, the French luxury retailer of clothing, perfumes and cosmetics opened in a nearly 2,000-square-foot space.
› How Florida's toxic algae is Choking the Economy And The Environment
Since early this month, Florida's toxic algae problem has plagued the state. The horrific stench from the green algae has been a nightmare not only to the environment, but to business owners too.
› Goldsboro looks for economic revitalization with HUD grant
The historic community of Goldsboro is one of the oldest black neighborhoods in Florida and sits roughly a mile from Sanford's lively and burgeoning downtown district.
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