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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Port Manatee sets first-half cargo records
Port Manatee on Tuesday reported several cargo records set in the first six months of the fiscal year. The Palmetto-based port said it set first-half highs for total tonnage and in a several cargo sectors.
› Disney is giving $500,000 to Central Florida nonprofits this week
This week Walt Disney World representatives are surprising five nonprofits in Central Florida with $100,000 each. The Disney Grants are part of the company’s plans to give $34 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Central Florida community this year.
› Trees bring money, jobs to Florida
What most people do not realize is the importance of the forest or timber industry to the state’s economy. The Florida forest industry has been consistently one of the top three industries in Florida for many years.
› Four world-class soccer teams are playing in Miami this summer
The eyes of the soccer world will be on Hard Rock Stadium again this summer, as four of the sport’s most storied clubs – Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Manchester City – play matches in Miami as part of the sixth-annual International Champions Cup.
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