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Florida cattle industry hit by withdrawal from TPP
President Donald Trump's decision this week to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact drew muted reaction from most of Florida's agriculture community. The notable exception was the Florida cattle industry, which with its national counterparts had strongly supported the pact. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
Florida lawmakers look to Colorado for cannabis advice
In Florida, dispensing organizations are vertically integrated—meaning they’re responsible for growing, processing and selling their treatments. Former Colorado Marijuana Czar Andrew Freedman explains his state moved away from that system. Full story from WFSU, here. Also read more at Florida Politics.
See also:
» High risk for Florida doctors who order medical marijuana
» South Florida marijuana company gets Massachusetts investor
» Trulieve opens medical marijuana dispensary in Tampa
Apps help the public fight invasive species in Florida
From invasive Burmese pythons to Argentine black and white tegus, from Clown Knifefish in the water to the climbing, coiling kudzu plants, Florida’s native plants and animals face displacement by nonnative species. But now, a series of apps are helping civilians to fight back. [Source: WLRN]
New Visit Florida study shows out-of-state tourism spending jumped
A new study commissioned by Florida’s tourism bureau shows the economic impact from the out-of-state visitation industry is growing. The report analyzed out-of-state tourism activity in the Sunshine State and showed tourism-related spending, revenue and jobs all increased in 2015. See the full report here (PDF). Also read more at the Florida Times-Union.
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Florida company gets OK to ship electric cars to Cuba
A Miami-based auto company has received the green light to ship American-made electric cars to Cuba, following an effort by former President Obama to restore diplomatic relations with the island nation. [Source: The Hill]
› Bills allowing grocery store liquor sales back for another shot
Florida legislators will again debate whether liquor sales should be allowed in grocery stores, a contentious proposal that has some of the biggest names in retail lined up against each other.
› Reports put Jacksonville-based CSX as takeover target
CSX stock is rising quickly amid reports that a longtime industry leader has his eye on the Jacksonville-based railroad.
› Royal Caribbean sails to $1.28 billion profit in 2016
The Miami-based cruise operator posted record earnings in 2016, buoyed in part by higher ticket prices, increased onboard spending and cost savings, the cruise company said Thursday.
› Pasco ice skating rink billed as largest in the Southeast is open for business
A new five-rink ice skating facility billed by its owners as the largest of its kind in the southeast opened up in Wesley Chapel this week.
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