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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Study: Economic impact of arts, culture growing in South Florida
While South Florida’s sandy beaches and rich culinary offerings are vital tourism beacons, the area’s vibrant arts and culture scene is playing an increasingly important role in the region’s economy, a new report shows.
› Florida opens large stretch of Gulf Coast for scalloping
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission opened an area from St. Vincent Island in Franklin County to the Pasco and Hernando County line to recreational scalloping over the weekend.
› Florida schedules its first execution in more than 18 months
Florida is planning to execute its next Death Row inmate in August — which will be the first execution after more than 18 months of legal limbo over the state's death penalty law.
› Scientists say 2017 sea turtle nesting season on target for new record
Nearly halfway through the 2017 sea turtle nesting season, local scientists say the Sarasota-Manatee County area is on track for another record-breaking year.
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