Wednesday's Afternoon Update
A new kind of retail development is on the rise in Florida
There's a new kind of retail development happening across Florida and it's changing the future of the industry, according to a report from JLL. The 2016 Florida Retail Report says smart retailers and developers are shifting their focus to the shopper by incorporating new experiences and the live-work-play mentality into their assets. JLL points to these Florida retail developments as examples: Brickell City Centre in Miami, CityPlace Doral, Disney Springs in Orlando, Seminole City Center, and Tomoka Town Center in Daytona Beach. Download the report here -- includes region-by-region retail analysis.
City of Jacksonville cleared in firefighters' lawsuit
In an issue that goes back decades, a federal appeals court said Tuesday that the city of Jacksonville should not be held in contempt for its handling of an agreement that required hiring more black firefighters. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Tech companies, law firm partner to foster Florida innovation
The law firm of Greenspoon Marder has partnered with The South Florida Accelerator to create Innovation Florida, an advocacy organization for the advancement of technological innovation in the state. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Manufacturer to move HQ to Central Florida
Machine-part manufacturer Prime Global Group Inc. is moving its headquarters and operations to Ormond Beach. The company, formerly headquartered in Ringwood, N.J., will set up shop in an existing warehouse building. More from the Orlando Business Journal.
Florida women voters to presidential candidates: Fix Social Security system
Florida women voters ages 50 years and up want action on the nation’s outdated Social Security system and they want it fast, according to an AARP poll released this week. More from the Miami Herald.
Research
How breaks can make you a better worker
New research from the University of Florida suggests that detaching from work during a lunch break can boost energy and help you to better respond to the demands of the day. That’s the message behind a new study that finds early-career doctors -- and the rest of us -- can be better at our jobs if we simply set aside as little as 30 minutes a day for some “me” time.
Sports Business
A 'touchdown' for Florida's economies
Not only is college football great for the fans, it is also a boon for communities and the state’s economy. College football fans visit cities across Florida from all over the state and even the country to see their favorite team play. The influx of visitors boosts the local economy, spending money on lodging, food, memorabilia and transportation in a post-summer shift in tourism.
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