Tuesday's Daily Pulse
Florida's space business on the rise
As the frequency of launches picks up on the Space Coast — both United Launch Alliance and SpaceX have launches scheduled this month — more opportunities have emerged for contractors who do support work. Multiple rockets launch from the Space Coast every month, carrying everything from science experiments to military satellites. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
See also:
» Competitors SpaceX, Boeing race to launch astronauts next year
» The Space Race: A Who’s Where
» Musk says maiden Falcon Heavy rocket to launch in November, acknowledges high risk
Florida Trend Exclusive
Children's hearts
Pediatric heart surgery is complex. A typical adult heart is the size of the adult’s fist; a baby’s heart, by contrast, is about the size of a golf ball. And it’s not unusual for children to need multiple heart surgeries over time, as they — and their hearts — grow. Dr. Jeffrey P. Jacobs of Johns Hopkins All Children's Heart Institute, shares how the delicate procedure is done. Read the full story here. (First of a 3-part special report on cardiac care running this week on FloridaTrend.com.)
Also in Part 1 of this special report, from Florida Trend:
Florida parcels out $50 million to help restore springs
Florida has picked 40 projects from across the state that will get a share of $50 million aimed at restoring some of the state's springs. The $50 million in Legacy Florida funding for springs restoration projects was included in Governor Scott’s recommended budget and approved by the Legislature earlier this year. These projects will help improve water quality, recharge water flow and protect habitat in Florida’s iconic spring systems. More in the news release here. Also read more at the AP and WWSB.
How more Florida cities are trying to better manage their nighttime economies
As Orlando gets its first “bar czar,” other cities focus on balancing quality-of-life issues with supporting businesses that thrive after sundown. It’s a solid investment when one considers the potential financial impact of a city’s nighttime economy, according to advocates. [Source: Route Fifty]
Your turn:
» Does your Florida city have a vibrant nightlife, or do things close up after sunset? (quick poll)
Thousands of Florida properties now in high-risk flood zones
Thousands of property owners in one Florida county will be in newly created flood hazard zones later this year, and that means they’ll be required to buy flood insurance for the first time. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has finalized Palm Beach County’s new flood hazard zone maps. Many won’t like what they find. [Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune]
› Office Depot to launch same-day office supply delivery in Fort Lauderdale-Miami area [Press Release]
Starting Sept. 6, small businesses and other consumers in Fort Lauderdale and Miami won’t have to take time to stop at their local Office Depot to refill office supplies. Office Depot will come to them. Also read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
› Olive Garden head gets 43 percent boost in total compensation [Orlando Sentinel]
Booming sales at Orlando-based Darden Restaurants netted a boost in pay and compensation for the company’s top executives, and no more so than the man steering Olive Garden.
› Once backer of expanded immigration, Rubio strikes different chord [Naples Daily News]
A number of senators from both sides of the aisle have raised objections to the Senate proposal President Donald Trump is backing to limit legal migration. Marco Rubio is not one of them.
› Jacksonville’s Crowley Maritime to increase cargo shipping to Central America [Press Relase]
New shipping routes from Florida to Costa Rica and Panama start Wednesday when Crowley Liner Services begins weekly shipping schedules to those countries, a news release said Monday. Also read more at the Florida Times-Union.
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› Miami office market thrives due to young workers seeking South Florida lifestyle [ReBusiness Online]
Office demand will continue to be fueled by vibrant population growth of young professionals and Miami’s appeal as a growing, global and entrepreneurial city.
› Videos showing shark abuse may inspire tougher laws [Tampa Bay Times]
As state investigators seek more evidence from the public about a growing number of videos that showcase abuse of sharks, legislation may be filed that seeks to better define state wildlife laws.
› Alfred Angelo bridal chain is leaving customers’ orders at the altar in Jacksonville and nationwide [Florida Times-Union]
Bridal retailer Alfred Angelo broke its silence on Thursday after filing for bankruptcy protection last month, informing brides nationwide they won’t be receiving the wedding dresses they ordered from the national chain.
› Florida truck drivers gearing up for industry's top prize [Markets Insider]
Next week, American Trucking Associations is set to welcome more than 420 of the trucking industry's top professional truck drivers to Orlando for the 80th annual National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships.