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Thursday, July 24, 2008
 
Florida Business News & Research

Brazil is the leader in production of sugar cane ethanol, but cellular-tech entrepreneur Howard Melamed wants to throw Florida's hat into that ring.

Thursday's Top Stories

Everglades: Sugar Cane Ethanol Coming to Florida?
CEO asks to lease U.S. Sugar's land to produce fuel.

Miami: Lawsuit May Block Marlins Stadium
Plaintiff wants voters' input.

Naples: Fewer Companies Bid on Leasing Alligator Alley

D.C.: Billions on the Way in Housing Bailout

Around Florida:
› State Regulator Defends Role in Mortgage Mess
› There's Another Palm Beach County Recount
› Orlando Reveals 7 Red-Light-Camera Locations | More news ...

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We can buy homes like that. We just can't pay for them.

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Sources of Biofuel
You may be surprised what researchers are tapping for ethanol and biodiesel -- manure and citrus waste are just two.
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Laying Down the Hammer
Icon Marion Hammer, former president of the NRA, was confronted by rowdy men who harassed her. So, she pulled her gun to protect herself.
› Hear her stories at EXTRA
Small Biz Tips
Watch a short video tip each day about best business practices from the TV show, Small Business School, hosted by Hattie Bryant.
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Best Parks for Boat Camping
Set course for boat-friendly camping in state parks.
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Florida and the Panama Canal
What does the expanded Canal mean to the future of Florida ports?
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