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What you need to know about Florida today
› Replacing Miami’s beach sands costs millions. Here’s how Congress could make it cheaper
Miami is out of sand. Last year, Miami-Dade County depleted its offshore sand reserves, meaning miles of beaches that shrink from erosion must be replenished with sand from outside South Florida.
› Bill Nelson lays into FEMA for slow hurricane response
Sen. Bill Nelson, a frequent presence on the Senate floor these days, tore into FEMA for a slow response in helping Floridians recover from Hurricane Irma.
› Florida Self Storage Association to Host Owners Summit
The Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) will host its annual Owners Summit, Nov. 1-2, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, Fla. Open to self-storage owners, operators and investors, the event will begin with an evening reception in the hotel’s Bay View Bar.
› Study finds Florida needs more pet-friendly shelters
Florida needs more pet-friendly shelters, especially for older adults who represent 50 to 75 percent of deaths following disasters like hurricanes, according to a recent study from Florida State University.
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