April 28, 2024

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| 8/15/2016

› $3.2 billion Sabal Trail pipeline finalized; construction to begin
Construction of a new $3.2-billion natural gas pipeline that will travel through three Southeastern states could begin within a week after the project received its final approvals on Friday despite years of challenge from environmental groups.

› Orlando attorneys learn leadership skills in diversity program
An elite group of 40 attorneys from across the state makes up The Florida Bar's leadership academy, which seeks to empower minority attorneys with the skills they need to ascend the legal field.

› Puerto Rico’s tourism industry was stung by Zika. Could it happen in Miami?
As Puerto Rico remains crippled by a stubborn recession, tourism has been the sole bright spot, with visitorship and revenues up for the past three years. Until February. Then came Zika.

› Manatee chamber announces small businesses of the year
The 2016 Manatee Small Business of the Year Awards judges received more than 100 nominations, whittled down to 34 finalists. But there could be only four winners announced Friday at the IMG Academy Golf Club.

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