April 30, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/24/2017

› Fate of Florida program for children rests with Gov. Scott
Parents of disabled children are asking Florida Gov. Rick Scott to sign an education bill despite ongoing calls from school officials for a veto.

› Sarasota REIT raises first $3.2 million
A Sarasota company said Tuesday that it has raised $3.2 million of an offering of up to $30 million to acquire and manage properties leased to federal government agencies.

› Palm Beach County hosts foreign diplomats to “Experience Florida”
Over 21 representatives from foreign consulates were hosted in Palm Beach County last week as “Experience Florida”, a week-long program for participants to strengthen economic, commercial, scientific and cultural relations between the countries they represent and Palm Beach County, once again took place.

› With big concerts approaching, Tampa Bay venues remain vigilant after Manchester attack
In the aftermath of an explosion that killed at least 22 people — including children — moments after a pop concert ended in England on Monday night, local venues are assuring the public that security will continue to be tight at the Tampa Bay area's upcoming big-ticket shows.

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