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Tuesday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Treasury moves against 'inversion' deals
The Treasury Department announced new rules, effective immediately, that will reduce the tax benefits available to companies that have inverted, while also making new inversions more difficult to do and less potentially rewarding. More at Reuters and Forbes.
Tumultuous search for FSU president comes to end
Florida State University's tumultuous search for a new president is expected to come to an end. The FSU board is scheduled on Tuesday to pick a new leader from a group of finalists that includes powerful state Sen. John Thrasher. More at the Sarasota Herald Tribune and the Miami Herald. Check Florida Trend and FSU this afternoon for updates when the announcement is made.
How to help a co-worker who is burning out
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Burn out has ended more than a few careers. But is it possible to help prevent a co-worker or even a boss from burning out? In most companies, hard work is rewarded with more work. More at the Miami Herald.
Short-term leases don’t scare away temporary Halloween stores
For some vacant properties in Gainesville, the Halloween season can be a treat. At least two costume companies have taken out short-term leases and set up shop in otherwise-empty locations around town. More at the Gainesville Business Report.
Rick Scott-Charlie Crist race is one big marketing campaign
Another week. Another $10.4 million thrown in the fire we call television advertising. Florida's governor's race is now a $50 million-plus commercial spectacle, with more than 71 percent of that spending by Gov. Rick Scott. More at the Tampa Bay Times.
See also:
» Florida governor hopefuls fight over women voters
» Uptick in Florida unemployment rate becomes election issue
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