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Will Short Gorham | 4/26/2012

› Miami agency to fund American Black Film Festival
Hoping to further boost the city's burgeoning film and entertainment industry, Miami's Community Redevelopment Agency has agreed to contribute about $65,000 to this year's American Black Film Festival, set for June 20-24 on Miami Beach.

› Everglades lawsuits nearing settlement?
It appears two pesky lawsuits — one 25-years-old — that have stymied Everglades restoration are about to settle, according to documents filed in the cases this month.

› USF event attempts world record speed dating event
Need a date? The University of South Florida is hosting a singles mixer this afternoon — with a twist. Organizers will attempt to establish a Guinness World Record for the largest speed dating event ever.

› Fort Myers-based Neogenomics reports gain in income
NeoGenomics Inc., a Fort Myers-based cancer genetics testing laboratory, reported net income of $603,000, or about 1 cent a share, for the quarter ended March 31, up from a net loss of $893,000, or about 2 cents a share, for the same period a year ago.

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