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What you need to know about Florida today

| 7/14/2017

› Regulators approve FPL’s administrative shortcut on Broward plant
In a move that could help speed up a power-plant project in Broward County, state regulators Thursday approved a proposal that will exempt Florida Power & Light from seeking possible alternatives to the project.

› Orlando tech startup can make you cash for answering questions
The ages-old question of how to wing your eyeliner is a mystery no more. An Orlando company called Askedoo has been building a database of user-generated live stream sessions that ask the audience for tips on various topics.

› St. Pete Beach selects best businesses, hotels
The City of St. Pete Beach unveiled its winners of the "Best of St. Pete Beach Awards" during the city's 60th anniversary brunch at the Don Cesar Hotel.

› Sarasota Improv Festival features acts from around the world at FST
“BLANK!” is the headliner act for the ninth improv festival, which will feature 22 troupes, including three new additions. The show had a short run off-Broadway but then moved to the Broadway Comedy Club, where it continues in an open-end run.

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