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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Consumer sentiment rebounds to near-record levels in February
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 2.8 points in February to 100.9 from a revised figure of 98.1 in January. Similarly, the University of Michigan’s nationwide index of consumer sentiment increased in February. These strong levels of confidence have not been seen since January 2018, when consumer sentiment reached 101.3 points. More from UF News.
Florida beach is again named best beach in America by TripAdvisor
With no two sunrises or sunsets being alike, locals know the value and beauty of their Florida beaches. And now the rest of the world does too, thanks to TripAdvisor and its annual list of the country’s 25 best beaches. For the 2019 rankings, Florida holds ten of the best beaches in America. And Clearwater Beach holds onto its 2018 title as “TripAdvisor’s #1 Beach in the United States.” See the full rankings from TripAdvisor and read more from the St. Augustine Record.
Technology job fair Thursday in Fort Lauderdale
From IT help to coding and artificial intelligence, there are a wide range of technology jobs in South Florida. On Thursday, those interested in a tech-related job have the opportunity to talk with some of the top technology companies and recruiters in the tri-county region. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Warm Mineral Springs Park could cost $18.9 million
It could cost $18.9 million to develop Warm Mineral Springs Park, according to a draft master plan consultant Kimley-Horn & Associates will present at 6 p.m. Tuesday, to the North Port City Commission. That figure is almost double the original projections to restore the three buildings, which city officials hope will be placed on the National Historic Register. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Silicon Valley firm to buy Tampa’s ConnectWise, making millionaires out of scores of its employees
Monday was a day of highs and lows at home-grown software company ConnectWise. The good news: ConnectWise announced it is being bought by a Silicon Valley private equity firm in a deal expected to create 300 new local jobs in coming years and pay $270 million to about 1,000 employees. The bad news: 110 employees, 81 of them in Tampa, lost their jobs in a company-wide realignment. More from the Tampa Bay Times.
University of Miami Health: Delivering World-Class Cardiovascular Care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women worldwide. At the Cardiovascular Program at UHealth - the University of Miami Health System, renowned physician scientists are combatting this epidemic with a combination of world-class care and innovative treatments found nowhere else in the world. [Sponsored report]
Sports Business
Tampa expected to host WWE’s WrestleMania 36 in 2020
Rumor has it that WrestleMania, World Wrestling Entertainment’s showcase event, is coming to Tampa. Various wrestling-related websites and Twitter accounts have pegged Raymond James Stadium as the venue and April 5, 2020 as the date.
» More from the Tampa Bay Times.
Training Trends
It’s a desirable job that pays well — and Tesla is willing to pay for training
Already, the demand for technicians qualified to service Tesla vehicles is especially strong in Florida, the state with the second largest market for new and used Teslas. The growing need led Tesla to launch the Tesla START training program at Miami Dade College.
» Read more from the Miami Herald.
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