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| 11/10/2014

› UF researchers grow norovirus in human cells
University of Florida researchers have grown a human norovirus in a cell culture dish, finally opening the door to developing medications for fighting the intestinal scourge that strikes tens of millions every year in schools, hotels and cruise ships worldwide.

› Gainesville Named 8th Best Metro Area for Military Retirement
Gainesville was recently ranked the 8th best metro area in the nation for military retirees, according to a new study commissioned by USAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program.

› Bimini SuperFast abandons Fort Lauderdale
Less than a month after cruising into Port Everglades as a midweek vacation option, the Bimini SuperFast is leaving Fort Lauderdale.

› South Florida startups compete for spot at elite conference
Fifteen South Florida startups are battling it out for five spots at a Miami Beach conference headlined by bigwigs from the Huffington Post, Flickr and TechCrunch.

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