March 19, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 8/22/2016

Concerns about hurricane preparedness as three systems loom in the tropics

As three systems are brewing in the tropics, state officials are concerned more than one million Florida newcomers are unprepared for storm season. Since the last major storm hit the Sunshine State, Florida’s coastal population has grown by 1.5 million people. More from the WPEC and TCPalm.

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» Tropics heating up
» New tropical depression forming in east Atlantic
» Tropical wave off Africa has 100 percent chance of development, forecasters say

Opinion: Education critical for Florida's economy

The vitality of our state's economy is closely tied to education. Future prosperity for our students and for our communities depends upon us to prepare all students for college, life and careers. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Tampa business group gets $1 million to attract Israeli startups

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity awarded $1 million to a Tampa business accelerator focused on launching Israel-based startups in the United States. More from the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Palm Beach County seeing wave of hotels opening and existing resorts refurbishing

As more new hotels open in Palm Beach County, and others enter the development pipeline, there's an active pace of renovations and refurbishments at existing resorts. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

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What 'geo-fencing" is -- and how it can help your business

Geo-fencing is a new technology that can really make a difference in your business. In simple terms, geo-fencing allows you to target customers with smartphones within a geographic area you select. More from Jerry Osteryoung.

Business Basics
Work the Plan

florida Every new business has its origins in a dream. The ones that are actually launched and go on to succeed also have a written plan. And while nothing pumps you up quite like sharing your enthusiasm for the dream with friends, family and anyone else you choose to tell, you will need more than bravado and a big idea to succeed.

» More from Florida Small Business.

Industry Profile
Florida Wine By The Numbers

cameras It’s an industry with a nearly billion-dollar impact in Florida. And yet, many people don’t even know it exists. The Florida wine business has been slowly chugging along—aging and maturing, just like a fine wine—and only now is starting to see the fruits of its harvest.

» More from Forward Florida

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