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Fewer snowbirds flocking to Florida as COVID-19 persists
The annual migration of snowbirds to South Florida has begun, but you may not notice. As COVID-19 cases spike across the nation, South Floridians who usually watch beaches and restaurants fill up with out-of-towners are wondering the same thing: How big will this year’s flock be? Not as big as usual. Each year, thousands of residents from northern U.S. and Canadian cities leave their homes to escape the bone-chilling cold of winter and head south to Florida for extended stays that often last into the early spring. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Record-breaking Tropical Storm Eta forms in the Caribbean. 2020 tied for most named storms
Tropical Storm Eta has formed in the Caribbean, breaking a few records in an already historic hurricane season. In its 11 p.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center announced the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Eta. This development ties 2005’s record for most named storms in a season — 28. It is also the first time a storm was ever named Eta, the seventh letter in the Greek alphabet. More from the Miami Herald and the Tampa Bay Times.
As time runs down, a tight race keeps Florida in its pivotal role in presidential contest
An election like no other is ending up like so many others in Florida: close. So close, it’s impossible to predict whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump will win the state’s trove of electoral votes. The presidential campaign, just like everything else in American life, has been completely upended by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is the central issue for many voters, and it’s changed the way candidates campaign and voters vote. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
CDC lifts no-sail order on cruises, but restart date remains in question
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allowed cruise ships to sail in U.S. waters starting Sunday — but not with passengers. In fact, the agency hasn't said when they'll be allowed back on board. That's according to the public health agency's new "Framework for Conditional Sailing Order," which replaces the eight-month "no-sail" order that began in mid-March and expires this weekend. More from Florida Today and the Tampa Bay Times.
In service-heavy Florida, minimum wage boost is on ballot
Business groups are vehemently opposed to the proposal known as Amendment 2, saying businesses can’t afford the wage increases, especially as tourism-dependent Florida recovers from the effects of the new coronavirus. But the Florida Policy Institute estimates that as many as 2.5 million workers — a quarter of Florida’s labor force — would see their wages increase if the amendment passes, especially in the food service, lodging and retail industries. [Source: WINK News]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› Mid-Florida Cancer Center scores partial win in AdventHealth lawsuit
Mid-Florida Cancer Centers, an independent oncology practice in Central Florida, which has been pursuing a lawsuit against AdventHealth for five years with allegations of anti-competitive practices, scored a partial win earlier this month when a judge ruled that AdventHealth’s exclusive agreement with Florida Cancer Specialists violated the state’s antitrust law.
› Can these celebs make this South Beach street cool again? Their new hotel is a start
Fact: David Grutman is always up for a good time. Aside from owning the hottest nightclub in South Florida, LIV, the father of two owns a bunch of hip restaurants and has had every Kardashian and supermodel on the planet aboard his yacht, The Groot. So we weren’t surprised when we heard the name of his upcoming venture: The Goodtime Hotel.
› Troubled Hertz delisted by New York Stock Exchange as it fights for survival
Hertz can no longer be found on the New York Stock Exchange. Trading for shares in its financially troubled parent company, Estero-based Hertz Global Holdings, has ended on the world's largest exchange. Company shares traded on the exchange for the last time Thursday, closing up 3 cents at $1.78, on higher-than-usual volume.
› Baker Museum re-opens with Rodin bronzes, immersive color and fantastic forms from Chihuly
The Baker Museum art Artis—Naples re-opened Sunday, Nov. 1, along with the new addition holding education and conference spaces and third-story terrace that were finished last spring. The conference and education rooms, which can seat 150 and 80 respectively, are not open to the public. But the slightly smaller terrace promises a natural art reprieve, commanding a view of blue horizon and a fringe of woods and lakes around sleek clusters of condos facing the Gulf of Mexico.
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