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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Tampa Bay excited at first Comic Convention since pandemic
The comic-con, as it’s widely known, is always a joyful release for its most devoted geeks and nerds (self-professed). But that’s even more true this year, even as the coronavirus’ infectious delta variant is shadowing their summer of reunion, spiking cases across Florida among the still-large population of unvaccinated young people.
› TD Bank expansion includes stand-alone Southbank branch
TD Bank is renovating two branches, including the former Synovus Bank office on Jacksonville's Southbank. The city is reviewing a permit application for TD Bank to renovate the 1,746-square-foot former Synovus branch building, with drive-thru lanes, at 1326 Prudential Drive at an estimated $400,000. TD Bank closed its branch in the nearby former Stein Mart building at 1200 Riverplace Blvd. in April.
› Army veteran focused on planned growth moves company into 20,000 square foot building
While many might think Spectrum Custom Molds & Manufacturing Inc.’s recent growth spurt came out of nowhere, the company’s owner says it’s all part of the plan. When the owner, Mike Guidoboni bought the Bradenton-based business in January 2018, it was a small tool shop called Spectrum Custom Molds. But he purchased it with the intent to grow — and that growth has all been organic, he mentions.
› Florida International Air Show returns to Punta Gorda Oct. 16-17
The Florida International Air Show returns to the Punta Gorda Airport Oct. 16-17, with a lineup headlined by the F-16 Viper Demo Team and flybys from the C-17 Globemaster transport plane. The F-16 Demo Team, from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, is loud and fast – it can easily fly at speeds greater than Mach 2. The C-17 Globemaster generates awe because of its size.
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