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What you need to know about Florida today
› After five-year growth surge, contractor nears $150 million in revenue
Gary Griffin has seen a lot of changes in his almost 26 years as president of B & I Contractors. For one, the Fort Myers–based mechanical contractor has added four Florida satellite offices to better serve its ever-growing sphere of work in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing sectors. Advancements in technology have also created totally new ways of doing things that increase both productivity and quality.
› Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Food tests new vibe at model restaurant
If you need any indication on just how hot the South Florida cuisine market is, look no further than Hawkers Asian Street Food in Delray Beach. The restaurant with elevated takes on street vendor fare quietly opened on the somewhat sleepy Intracoastal-adjacent end of Atlantic Avenue in July, but already the Orlando-based boutique chain is touting it as the showcase.
› Florida Spring Council and Santa Fe River file legal challenge against approval to extract around one million gallons of water per day near Ginnie Springs
The Florida Spring Council and Santa Fe River have filed a legal challenge against the approval of the Seven Springs Consumptive Use Permit that allows the extraction of around one million gallons of water per day near Ginnie Springs for Nestle’s bottling operations. The Suwannee River Water Management District communications manager, Lindsey Covington, said the board has until March 31 to finish deliberations regarding the legal challenge.
› Set to Be Florida’s Tallest Tower, the Waldorf Astoria Launches Sales
Buyers looking to get a foot in the door at Miami’s uber-luxurious and yet-to-be-built skyscraper, the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, can now begin to do so, with Monday marking the launch of sales at the development. Towering more than 1,000 feet above Biscayne Bay, the building—made up of nine offset, glass-covered cubes—will be the tallest in the Sunshine State when completed.
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