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› Estuary Program doles out $273K in small grants that may have a big impact on the environment
Plans call for recruiting more students to "embark on a county-wide study of water quality and monitor the success of oyster recruitment at four locations in the local watershed." With so much oyster habitat lost to the contamination of local waterways, the students will be helping oyster farmers and local scientists to determine where efforts to restore the region's population can be conducted successfully.
› In Miami-Dade Schools, all you need to be a substitute teacher is a GED degree
Historically, the district had required subs to have completed at least 60 hours of college credit — approximately equivalent to an associate’s degree — and be at least 19 years old. In 2017, the district lowered the college requirements to 30 hours of credit and the age to 18 for K-8 positions, and 19 for high school positions. In August, the district loosened requirements once again.
› Sarasota tops list of home markets to watch with huge increase in residences being built
The Sarasota-Manatee housing market has been crowned the top home market to watch in the country by Insurify.com, which cites the area's housing construction boom and skyrocketing property values. Three other Florida metros joined Sarasota on the list.
› Orlando International Airport to address parking ahead of holiday travel
The Orlando International Airport is working on improving the parking situation ahead of what is expected to be another record-breaking holiday travel season. Airport officials say 800 additional parking spots should be added by the end of December. And executive Director Kevin Thibault said even before the holidays begin, a new online reservation system for the 20,000 parking spots at the airport will come online.
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