Boomers find retirement is no longer a given

The often-cited statistic of 10,000 daily retirements in the United States reflects the number of boomers turning 65 each day. But no one seems to know how many people in this huge cohort are taking a full retirement, staying on the job or doing something else entirely. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]

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Cancer Care: X-ray visionaries

Fort Myers-based 21st Century Oncology has grown from one location in 1981 to become the nation’s largest provider of radiation therapy, operating in more than 390 locations in 17 states and six Latin American countries. Access the full story here.

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Ideas emerge to bridge Florida Legislature’s divide over healthcare funding

Florida legislators may have ended their stalemate last week when they agreed to convene a three-week special session to resolve the budget crisis in June, but they didn’t agree on the hard part: how to resolve stark differences over health care. [Source: Times/Herald]

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» Gov. Scott grapples with budget gridlock

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Sea rise threatens Florida coast, but no statewide plan

Higher tides and storm surges make for more frequent road flooding from Jacksonville to Key West, and they’re overburdening aging flood-control systems. But the state has yet to offer a clear plan or coordination to address what local officials across Florida’s coast see as a slow-moving emergency. [Source: AP]

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The power of Publix: Market battles for dominance as it expands

Lakeland-based Publix, which was born during the Great Depression, has flourished as Florida’s population expanded and millions of people sought food for their tables. It has survived waves of retail challengers and fluctuating business cycles. [Source: Miami Herald]

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ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Electronic medical records propelling South Florida tech hub growth [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Imagine if you never had to fill out another patient information form at a doctor's office again. That's the promise of a new portable patient health record service developed by Boca Raton-based InfoPeHR.

› Iconic Jacksonville brand ready to take chance on Mixon Town [Florida Times-Union]
The Brooklyn neighborhood along Riverside Avenue is undergoing a radical change — apartment complexes, new retail spaces, new restaurants, a new park. Next week, construction is scheduled to begin on the $22 million Winston Family YMCA.

› In Southwest Florida, optimism for Cuba and a bit of hype [Naples Daily news]
John Parke Wright IV of Naples has an office in Havana and has high hopes of reactivating his family’s ranchland expropriated during the Cuban revolution. He’s also scoping out sites for a five-star hotel.

› SunRail finishes first year $27.2 million in the red [Orlando Sentinel]
The SunRail commuter train finished its first year of operation $27.2 million in the red, bringing in $7.2 million while spending $34.4 million.

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› Lufthansa sees growth potential in Tampa Bay [Tampa Bay Times]
Think of Lufthansa as the biggest European tourist to ever visit the Tampa Bay area. The German airline, which will start serving Tampa International Airport on Sept. 25, is well-known for pampering its customers in business class.

› I-Drive newcomers, existing-business owners spar over height concerns [Orlando Sentinel]
Tension is growing between established-business leaders on Orlando's International Drive and newcomer Joshua Wallack, who wants his proposed Skyplex entertainment complex to join the list of projects that are revamping the tourist district.

› Growth in biotech trade show mirrors growing industry [Gainesville Sun]
Signs of a growing biotech industry could be seen in all directions last week during the 12th annual BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology on the grounds of RTI Surgical at Progress Park.

› Royal Caribbean orders fourth Quantum-class cruise ship [South Florida Business Journal]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. entered an agreement to order its fourth Quantum-class ship, which is set for delivery in 2019, the cruise company announced Thursday.