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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Where are retirees moving? Latest study probably won’t surprise you
The Sunshine State is continuing its reputation as being the crème de la crème for retirees. Florida ranked first place in a study by SmartAsset that looked at where retirees — which they defined as those 60 and older — are moving.
Florida Trend's annual look at the best companies to work for in the state. Lists include:
• Best Large Companies
• Best Midsized Companies
• Best Small Companies
› Former federal judge nominee to seek Ros-Lehtinen’s seat in Congress
The teeming Democratic race to replace U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is about to get more crowded: Mary Barzee Flores, a well-regarded local attorney and former circuit court judge, launched her candidacy Wednesday for Florida’s congressional district.
› James Moore & Company recognized as Top Wealth Advisory Firm
James Moore & Company (James Moore) has been given the 2017 Top Wealth Advisory Firm award from HK Financial Services (HKFS). James Moore was selected in recognition of its commitment and dedication to its clients.
› Study: Arts have $71.3 million impact on Brevard economy
How's this for an economic bump? According to a 2017 study released Tuesday by the Brevard Cultural Alliance, Brevard's arts and cultural events add $71.3 million to local GDP. The study, which can be read here, cited numbers from 12 months that make up the Alliance's FY 2016. The study was conducted by PRÆCIPIO EFS, which is run by Michael Slotkin, associate professor of economics in the College of Business at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne.
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