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Will Short Gorham | 2/24/2012

› Two studies show many of us aren't saving enough
Two recent studies show many of us aren't saving enough -- to the point we don't have enough stashed away for an emergency or for a comfortable retirement. One survey released this week show that just barely half of Americans have more emergency savings than what they owe on their credit cards. Bankrate.com, that is based in Palm Beach County found that one in four Americans actually has more credit card debt than emergency savings.

› Couple plans trip to Anaheim, Florida Disney parks in 24 hours
Randi Teague got excited about the prospect of going to a 24-hour party at Walt Disney World in Florida after it was announced on New Years Eve. But her husband Andy Bullard said that wasn't good enough: The couple should go to both California and Florida parks on the same day. Teague's response: "That's brilliant."

› The story behind the ManningtoMiami.com billboard in Fort Lauderdale
If Peyton Manning doesn't feel wanted in Indianapolis, there are a couple of fans in South Florida who would love him down here. Will Casino and Robert Hoffman, founders of ManningtoMiami.com are stepping up their efforts to bring the Indianapolis Colts quarterback to the Miami Dolphins.

› Before you nip & tuck, you may want to hear this
Dozens of plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other health professionals will participate at a Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Saturday. The free, one-day event is geared to help individuals find the right provider and treatment for their cosmetic surgery and wellness needs, said Dr. Adam Rubinstein, an Aventura-based board-certified plastic surgeon, who is organizing the expo.

› New tax cut carved out for Canadian billionaire's slaughterhouse in Marion Co.
A proposal to give a tax break to slaughterhouses was tacked on to a tax cut meant for fruit growers Thursday, and is basically an incentive for a company looking to plant its stakes (steaks?) in Marion County.

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Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices
Bitter-to-swallow cocoa costs force chocolate shops to raise prices

Central Floirda chocolate shops are left with a bitter taste as cocoa prices hit an all-time high earlier this week.

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