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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today.
› Art Wynwood's Primed to Place Miami Alongside World's Art Capitals
Is the Magic City ready to challenge well-established art capitals around the globe as a cultural destination? Can we convince the world's 1% that there's a sustainable, year-round market here for contemporary art?
Nick Korniloff thinks so. That's why he's debuting the inaugural version of Art Wynwood this weekend.
› Jewish Business Network of Southwest Florida returning
The Jewish Business Network of Southwest Florida is making a comeback by popular demand.
After more than a year and a half of inactivity, Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of the Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida will revive the group at a kick-off event on Wednesday.
“People have been wanting it for a while,” Minkowicz said. “The cry was pretty loud.”
› FIU offers entrepreneurship webinars
Can’t get away for a workshop? Florida International University’s Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center brings its 90-minute webinars to you.
The next one is “Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs” at 11 a.m. Feb. 21. Marcell Felipe, J.D. will explore determining the right legal, management and financial structure for your startup.
› Police say thieves stole used cooking oil
First it was copper, now authorities say suspected thieves are honing in on another precious commodity for recycling; used cooking grease.
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GL Homes reports $30 million weekend at The Bridges
GL Homes says it had a big weekend at the opening of The Bridges, a 622-home luxury community near Delray Beach.
Buyers signed contracts for 44 homes totaling more than $30 million, Division President Marcie DePlaza said.