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South Florida home prices closing in on previous peaks
Home prices increased across South Florida in June and are inching ever closer to the peaks achieved before the market meltdown a decade ago. Still, analysts are not forecasting another historic collapse. They say the robust market is due for a dip and predict prices will level out rather than plummet as they did during the housing bust of 2006-2011. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
See also:
» Home, condo sales in South Florida grow, but not as fast as Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville
» Tampa Bay home prices still climbing, though more slowly
» Manatee County home values fall for first time in 2017
Your turn: » Do you think home prices in your Florida neighborhood are at their peak?
Tourism lifts Cuban economy but overall outlook is cloudy
Cuba’s historic cities, vibrant culture and sandy beaches were the star performers of the economy in the first half of the year, pulling in 23.2 percent more visitors than the first six months of 2016. But other areas of the economy limped along and failed to meet government targets. [Source: Miami Herald]
Politics prop up greyhound racing in Florida
The state’s 12 dog tracks took in $240 million in bets during the year that ended in June 2016, half the amount wagered a decade before. The state says it now spends more money regulating the greyhound industry than it receives in tax revenue from the races. [Source: Florida Times-Union]
Florida scientists developing disease-resistant seedless watermelon
Scientists at the University of Florida (UF) seem to have found a way to increase the disease resistance of seedless watermelons while still retaining the fruit’s flavor. In 2010 Florida accounted for 18% of U.S. watermelon production, 23% of its value and 19% of national watermelon acreage. Full story from UF IFAS, here. Also read more at Fresh Fruit Portal.
Pete Antonacci
Pete Antonacci confirmed as Enterprise Florida CEO
A "nationwide search for Pete Antonacci" came to a quick conclusion Monday as Enterprise Florida's board of directors voted unanimously to make him the job-recruitment agency's new president and chief executive officer. Antonacci, Enterprise Florida's fifth CEO in less than three years, will start work Aug. 2 at a salary of $165,000 a year. Full story here. Also read more at the Times/Herald and WJXT.
› Florida CEOs weigh in on balancing family, relaxation during vacations
This week’s question to the Miami Herald CEO Roundtable: How do you balance ongoing business needs with family and relaxation during your “vacation?”
› Florida Museum's George Burgess shares tips on how you can watch Shark Week like a scientist
Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your television, the Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” and National Geographic Wild’s “SharkFest” are hitting the air with competing daily programming.
› Unnamed company seeking $700,000 in incentives for $28.5 million expansion in Jacksonville
An unnamed company is seeking $700,000 in incentives with promises to add at least 10 jobs and spend $28.5 million expanding its Jacksonville operation.
› Suggs named President of Florida Sports Foundation
The Florida Sports Foundation has named Angela Adams Suggs as its new President and Senior Vice President of Sports Development for Enterprise Florida beginning Aug. 7.
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