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| 1/27/2017

› Very first Checkers and Rally’s “Model 4.0” design prototype now open in Gainesville
The Gainesville Checkers located near UF’s campus was selected by the company, which operates Checkers & Rally’s restaurant locations nationwide, to be the very first location to undergo remodeling toward the chain’s new design prototype.

› Palm Beach County moves forward with medical marijuana moratorium
Palm Beach County is moving forward with a temporary ban on medical marijuana dispensaries that aims to give state legislators time to craft regulations for the industry.

› IAAPA hires Doug Stagner, former SeaWorld executive
Former SeaWorld executive Doug Stagner has joined the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions as its chief operating officer and executive vice president of worldwide operations.

› Miami-Dade is getting free Wi-Fi at 300 kiosks and on public buses and trains
A Massachusetts company will begin installing kiosks with free WiFi near transit stops around Miami-Dade under an agreement approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners this week.

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