March 18, 2024

Friday's Afternoon Update

What you need to know about Florida today

| 9/23/2016

Tourism takes a hit from Zika

Miami Beach’s tourism industry has been able to swerve each time Zika has tried to deal it a major blow — until now. Last week, Zika hit the $24 billion industry with an uppercut. Hotel demand went negative for the first time since local transmission of the mosquito-borne illness was detected in Miami. More from the Bradenton Herald and TravelMole.

Florida roads high in quality but expensive

Florida ranks 32nd in the nation in overall highway performance and cost-effectiveness, according to a new study. The 22nd Annual Highway Report published Thursday by the libertarian Reason Foundation dropped Florida one spot compared with the previous study. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and WFSU.

Pérez Art Museum Miami adds to growing collection, attendance

Officials at the Pérez Art Museum Miami have been acquiring hundreds of new pieces for the permanent collection, showcasing art exhibitions that transcend visitors’ ideas of what it means to spend a day at a museum. More from Miami Today.

Startup crowdfunding workshop to educate Jacksonville entrepreneurs on pitfalls of raising capital

Crowdfunding has become one of the go-to choices of funding for startup entrepreneurs who need some financial help getting their businesses off the ground. But that approach has become rife with potential conflicts about who has control and what investors are owed if a business succeeds. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Texas company will open office in Sunrise

A Texas-based security company has signed a lease for 10,000 square feet in the Sawgrass Technology Park in Sunrise. Betafence USA is moving its offices from Ennis, Texas. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Around the State
Looking up

florida Businesses in northeast Florida are beginning to look north of Jacksonville, into Nassau County. Rayonier is building a headquarters in a major development project there. “We see indications that trend is sort of shifting,” says Chris Corr, president of Raydient, the development arm of Rayonier.

» Access full story.

Profile
Parkland's Rising Tide Car Wash Stars in New Starbucks Video

cameras Since it launched more than three years ago in Parkland, Rising Tide Car Wash has made a name for itself by giving job opportunities to people with autism. Now the company's story is being shared in a big way — and perhaps with a cup of Joe.

» More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Related Florida Trend Archived Content
» Business Profile: Rising Tide Car Wash

Tags: Daily Pulse, Afternoon Pulse

In case you missed it:

Florida Trend Video Pick

Incoming income tax instructor indicated
Incoming income tax instructor indicated

Affordable housing remains an issue; Income tax guidance on its way; What's in the 2024 budget; A mysterious threat to endangered sea life; Bass Pro Shops founder's "Florida Dream"

 

Video Picks | Viewpoints@FloridaTrend

Ballot Box

Should Congress ban the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S.?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Need more details
  • What is TikTok?
  • Other (Comment below)

See Results

Florida Trend Media Company
490 1st Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
727.821.5800

© Copyright 2024 Trend Magazines Inc. All rights reserved.