April 24, 2024

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| 11/17/2017

› Action in Orlando prompts IAAPA to put down roots
The trade association, more formally known as the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, has long been an annual visitor to Orlando, throwing a massive expo at Orange County Convention Center. But as of this summer, IAAPA is a permanent, year-round resident.

› Film about golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez to shoot in Sarasota
A film about eight-time PGA Tour-winning golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez, which will feature him as well as “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz, will use Sarasota County as a backdrop.

› Zero Florida cities on Top 100 places to raise kids in the U.S. list
In the new "Best Cities to Raise Kids in the U.S." list, not a single Florida city made the Top 100. In the new "Best Cities to Raise Kids in the U.S." list, not a single Florida city made the Top 100. Not even Christmas, Florida, which sounds like a truly magical place to live.

› Everest University parent to close Tampa office, lay off more than 200
Zenith Education Group will permanently close the office and notified employees last week, according to a worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) the group filed with the state.

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