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What you need to know about Florida today
› Miami lawyer launches high end tea company
A simple misunderstanding turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Lorna Owens. When she was in the midst of scheduling an appearance at a Williams and Sonoma store to promote her company’s soy candles, the store’s representative assumed Owens was bringing tea to the event.
› Florida gas prices plunging, lowest average since March
Florida gas prices are continuing to plunge, as crude oil has hit an 8-month low last week. The Auto Club Group AAA says that gas prices in Florida have declined for 36 consecutive days, bringing it down a total of .25 cents.
› Jacksonville Landing owners will withhold rent checks to City Hall to pay for repairs
The owners of the Jacksonville Landing say they will withhold future rent payments to City Hall to offset the cost of repairing what they say are long-neglected maintenance issues city officials should have taken care of years ago.
› Anna Maria City Pier project moves forward
The Anna Maria City Pier — destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017 — is moving closer to being rebuilt as a new construction company has been selected. City commissioners voted unanimously last month to authorize mayor Dan Murphy to begin negotiations with i+iSOUTHEAST, a company out of Tampa that is currently involved in the building of the new St. Petersburg Pier.
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