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What you need to know about Florida today
› As Irma Recedes, Boat Owners Begin to Assess Damage
Boats are a particularly large force in Florida, which had 889,350 registered recreational boats in 2015, more than any other state. The marine industry generated $15.3 billion for the state’s economy in 2015.
› Will Hurricane Irma slow Tampa Bay's booming real estate market?
Even in its weakened state, Irma caused plenty of misery in the Tampa Bay area. But the Category 3 winds and epic storm surge never materialized, sparing most homes major damage and easing fears that the area's real estate market could face a calamitous setback.
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› Florida court deadlines extended due to Irma
Under Florida's court rules, the chief justice has authority to extend deadlines on a county-by-county basis or by appellate district when an emergency like Irma hinders public access to the courts system.
› One Spark delays registration for innovation festival again due to Hurricane Irma
Registration was supposed to end last week,t hen extended to Wednesday for creators who want to display their startup concepts at the festival. But since Irma created such chaos on the First Coast, organizers of One Spark say potential creators have until midnight Saturday to register.
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