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Florida universities find records loophole
The business of Florida's 12 public universities is supposed to be public like any other state agency. Salaries, contracts, policies and other university business records are supposed to be subject to Florida's expansive Sunshine Law, which mandates that most government actions be open to scrutiny. But that's not always happening. [Source: AP]
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» Responses from Florida's university corporations
Golf courses seek new players to tee off
Golf represents a significant chunk of Brevard County's sporting industry and is arguably a bellwether for the county's overall economy. It's no surprise, then, that golf courses in this area have suffered. Running a golf course is a challenging enterprise at any time but it is especially difficult nowadays. [Source: Florida Today]
Developer Hudson Holdings bought Sundy Historic Village in Delray Beach earlier this year. It plans to incorporate a mixed-use development among the historic structures. Go to story.
Florida Trend Regional Roundup
Delray Beach sees a surge of activity downtown
Delray Beach brought about a revival of its downtown earlier than most Florida cities. Now the area south of Atlantic Avenue, which was slower to catch on than the land north of Atlantic, is gaining momentum. Access this article here (part of a regional roundup for Southeast Florida.)
Florida's 'sinkhole alley' homeowners struggle with insurance overhaul
The era of easy sinkhole claims is over, slammed shut by a 2011 overhaul of the state insurance law. In short, it's a law that has done what it was supposed to do: stem a flood of claims that by 2011 were driving up insurance rates and driving down property values in the "sinkhole alley" of Hernando and Pasco counties. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
Medicare open enrollment means it's decision time for millions
The Medicare open enrollment season, which runs from Wednesday through Dec. 7, gives individuals a chance to rethink it all and reassess whether their plan still fits their needs. It's an especially important time in Florida, which has one of the largest Medicare populations in the country. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› New $3.7B gas line proposed for Ala., Ga., Fla.
A proposal to build a $3.7 billion pipeline system carrying natural gas into Florida is raising complaints from Georgia residents — including media mogul Ted Turner — who say they'd face environmental costs while others get the benefits.
› In Fort Myers, organic farming methods take root
Florida Urban Organics occupies less than an acre on the industrial outskirts of downtown Fort Myers. While this urban facility is part farm, its mission is research and development.
› Panel's review of space plans led to changes at NASA, KSC
Five years after a presidential review panel found it was on an "unsustainable trajectory," NASA's human spaceflight program continues to suffer from a mismatch between its budget and goals, the panel's chairman says.
› USDA predicts bigger Florida orange crop
Federal agriculture officials are predicting an increase in Florida oranges for the upcoming growing season. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday predicted Florida's orange crop would produce 108 million boxes, up from last season's 104.4 million boxes.
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