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› Fifth Third Bank expanding in Northeast Florida
Fifth Third Bank has been expanding in Northeast Florida. As of Sept. 30, Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp had $205 billion in assets and operated 1,080 full-service banking centers and 2,146 Fifth Third-branded ATMs in 11 states throughout the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. It has 11 locations in Northeast Florida.
› Woman accidentally breaks $42,000 Jeff Koons sculpture at Art Wynwood in Miami
Don’t touch the art, people. That cute little balloon dog just might be a $42,000 porcelain sculpture. A woman attending Art Wynwood, a contemporary art fair in downtown Miami, accidentally broke a pricey sculpture by world-famous artist Jeff Koons Thursday night. The shiny, electric blue sculpture was on display at Bel-Air Fine Art’s booth during the fair’s VIP Preview event. Once the sculpture shattered, the VIPs gathered.
› Spirit of Manatee highlights philanthropy, philanthropists
Manatee Community Foundation recently announced the 2023 Spirit of Manatee winners. Honorees will be celebrated March 29 at the annual lunch spotlighting philanthropy in Manatee County. Bob and Carol Carter, known for their philanthropic leadership locally and nationwide, will receive the Mary E. Parker Lifetime Spirit Award.
› Daytona 500 helps Florida businesses bounce back after hurricane season
The Daytona 500 helps businesses bounce back after hurricane season, and owners are excited about the large crowds it brings. Months after hurricanes Ian and Nicole, the clean-up continues, and visitors are returning to enjoy Daytona Beach. "Nicole came along and just really kind of showed us how strong Mother Nature could be," said Rob Burnetti general manager of the Shores Resort and Spa. Burnetti said while the majority of the resort is now fine, they still have to complete work on their hot tub and stair access to the beach. Their bookings have also been down, until now.
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