March 19, 2024

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| 9/20/2016

Oyster ranching could reinvigorate Florida's oyster production

For eons, oysters have been harvested by digging them out at low tide or by tonging, using a long post hole type tool to lift the bivalves from the water, but now the lack of fresh water supplies has devastated Florida’s oyster production. Many now believe that the future is in oyster ranching. [Source: WJXT]

Insured losses from Hurricane Hermine will likely not exceed $400 million

Hermine, the first hurricane to strike Florida since 2005, probably caused less than $400 million in insured damage, according to risk-modeling company RMS. As much as 70 percent of the expense will be tied to residential properties, and insurers will also pay claims related to business interruption and vehicle damage. [Source: Bloomberg]

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FAMU Board of Trustees names Larry Robinson Interim President

The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees today named distinguished professor and researcher Larry Robinson, Ph.D., interim president. The move comes after the Board reached a separation agreement with former President Elmira Mangum, Ph.D. “The Board of Trustees looks forward to working with Dr. Robinson in paving the way forward for FAMU. We thank Dr. Mangum for her service and contributions and wish her well in her future endeavors,” Lawson said. See the full news release from FAMU, here.

Florida Technical College develops workers for in demand careers

A diverse talent pipeline that responds and even anticipate markets’ demands is a key element for a healthy and prosperous economy. But understanding those needs and preparing skilled workers that will fulfill them isn’t an easy task. It requires constant monitoring of market trends and idiosyncrasies, as well as the ability to adapt and appropriately respond to changes. [Sponsored report] Read the full story here.

New foreclosure cases up 6 percent in South Florida

New foreclosure cases increased 6 percent in South Florida over the past six months, though that's not necessarily a sign of another market downturn, according to a recent report. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]

Florida issues: What to do about Lake Okeechobee?

State candidates and advocacy groups in Florida have made water a central issue in this year’s elections. One big debate deals with Lake Okeechobee and what do with polluted water flowing into and out of it. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing this water from Lake Okeechobee, so it doesn’t overflow. But, Jennifer Hecker with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida says this water contains pollutants called nutrients. See the full story from WMFE (includes map of Lake O watershed.)

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› NASA’s Orion heat shield for next space flight arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The Orion heat shield, which will protect the Orion crew module during re-entry after the spacecraft’s first uncrewed flight test with NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

› Medical firm seeks to add 150 jobs in Cape Canaveral
A medical services and management company is considering expanding in Cape Canaveral, creating 150 jobs in the process and making a $4.5 million capital investment.

› Priced Out: The high cost of calling Sarasota home
Millennials, Gen-Xers and Boomers may have more in common than they realize when it comes to living in Sarasota and Manatee. See how rental rates, availability and the conversation surround housing are shaping the future of Sarasota and Manatee's young professionals.

› Florida Museum boss wants to reach diverse audience
Doug Jones said he wants to push a dialogue about diversity and inclusion, get more federal funding for museums, and better connect with museums around the world.

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