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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today.
› Colombia Free Trade Agreement seen as Miami's gain
With the Colombia Free Trade Agreement set to take effect this month, those in Miami's international trade industry should be among the winners, but concerns about Colombian workers linger.
› Sales and profits rise at HSN but Smith + Noble is out
HSN Inc. on Wednesday beat analyst forecasts by reporting rising sales and profits for the fifth quarter in the row.
Sales at the St. Petersburg e-commerce retailer rose 5 percent and net income jumped 29 percent to $26 million, or 44 cents per share from a year ago in the quarter that ended March 31. A consensus of analysts had projected earnings of 37 cents.
› Sales, cash flow grow at Universal theme parks
Nearly two years after opening the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando is still riding the boy wizard's broom.
› Taste of Ocala changes
Back in 1989, when the first Taste of Ocala was launched after hours in the Paddock Mall, area residents could purchase $30 tickets to an elegant evening where they could taste exquisite cuisine provided by area restaurateurs. But as time has gone on, especially after the event was moved outdoors in 2008, the event became less formal — and more costly.
