Why Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes

Short of cash and unsettled in their careers, young Americans are waiting longer than ever to buy their first homes. Home-ownership, long a source of middle class identity and economic opportunity, has started to decline. [Source: AP]

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» Economist says millennials will determine future of housing market
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Florida expects uptick in European travelers

Florida beach tourism leaders say they are getting a boost in European visitors this summer because of the turmoil in Greece and the Middle East. [Source: AP]

Is a politically unbiased congressional map possible for Florida?

As Florida legislators struggled last week to draw a congressional district map that meets a court mandate, it became clear that what they would end up with would be far from perfect. Taking politics out of the most political of acts turns out to be a difficult task. [Source: Times/Herald]

Online food retailers competing for share of stomach

“Carry-out” food is taking on a whole new meaning, perhaps better called “carry to.” Several online food retailers are pushing for a larger share of the American stomach by providing packaged, pre-measured meat, produce and other ingredients delivered to your doorstep every week. [Source: Lakeland Ledger]

Blogs don't just aid business, they become one

A growing number of Central Florida residents have turned blogging into a paying gig. It has become such a trend locally that a conference about blogs, FLBlogCon, that features several area bloggers returns next month for its fifth year. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]

ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:

› Tropical disturbance in Atlantic shows signs of development [Orlando Sentinel]
Although it popped up on the National Hurricane Center's radar Sunday morning, a tropical disturbance in the far eastern Atlantic already is showing signs of development.

› Churches try innovative methods to grow amid decline [Naples Daily News]
As Christian churches across the country and in Southwest Florida struggle with declining membership, empty pews and less for the offering plates, many are looking for new ways like this to reach out.

› SeaWorld announces ocean partnership [Orlando Sentinel]
The nonprofit National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and SeaWorld Entertainment last week announced the creation of the Ocean Health Initiative, a new marine-conservation program designed to protect and restore coastal and marine habitats nationwide.

› CareerSource Florida Breaks Record For Businesses [Space Coast Daily]
Governor Rick Scott announced that for a second consecutive year, the CareerSource Florida network provided training and employment services to a record number of businesses.

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› Shipt sails into South Florida to deliver Publix groceries [South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
If you don't find grocery shopping to be a pleasure, then Shipt may float your boat. The new online delivery service sails into town on Tuesday, bringing Publix groceries right to your door for a fee.

› Beckham soccer stadium won’t come with big promises for Little Havana [Miami Herald]
As Miami’s politicians once again negotiate to build a sports stadium on the former site of the Orange Bowl, there is talk about what a Major League Soccer franchise would mean for fans and Miami’s global brand.

› Georgia-based group hopes to block natural gas pipeline [Gainesville Sun]
A South Georgia environmental group hopes to block a Florida permit for the Sabal Trail Transmission natural gas pipeline over a series of concerns about possible harm to springs and rivers, the safety record of the company building the pipeline and Gov. Rick Scott’s reported financial stake in the firm.

› Disney to build Star Wars, Toy Story lands at Hollywood Studios [Tampa Bay Times]
Disney CEO Bob Iger says Star Wars is getting its own themed land at Disney parks. Iger announced at Disney's D23 Fan Expo on Saturday that the 14-acre attraction will be built at Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. It represents the largest parks expansion ever.