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| 11/17/2014

› Study: South Florida home affordability worsening
Buying a home in South Florida became even more unaffordable in 2014 than in 2013 and 2012, according to a new ranking released Friday by Interest.com, a subsidiary of North Palm Beach-based Bankrate.com.

› Officials grapple with Brevard's marketing
As he takes on the job of Brevard County's tourism chief, Eric Garvey faces the task of leading an agency that faces something of an identity crisis in its marketing. A key question: How much to emphasize "Space Coast?"

› In its 31st year, the Miami Book Fair International keeps finding ways to grow
Not all love affairs last more than 30 years. Time passes. Interests change. People move on. But as the 31st annual Miami Book Fair International kicks off with ambitious new elements that reinforce the city’s legacy as an arts and cultural mecca, we’re reminded of why this relationship is a lasting one.

› Outback Steakhouse parent sued over allegations of required unpaid work
A federal court has conditionally certified a nationwide class of more than 100,000 hourly employees of the Outback Steakhouse chain, owned by Tampa's Bloomin' Brands, over allegations of required off-the-clock work by hourly workers resulting in potential minimum wage and overtime violations.

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