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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
Florida's economy growing more diverse
While tourism and retirees will always be important, the state is much more diversified than before the recession, according to a new report from economists at Wells Fargo. Florida is seeing job growth in transportation and logistics, technology and life science sectors. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
An evolving relationship between President Obama and Caribbean leaders
Six years in the making, the meeting between Obama and Caricom leaders comes as the Caribbean finds itself with no shortage of issues to tackle — from the need for development, financing and competitiveness, to crime and energy security, to the changes in Venezuela and Cuba. [Source: Miami Herald]
For decades conservatives and progressives have argued over whether the purpose of a company is to maximize shareholder value or pursue broader social ends. Now, the debate has been revived. [Source: The Economist]
Florida one of the most tax-friendly states to earn high income
Florida is one of the best states to earn high incomes when it comes to taxes, according to a study released Monday from Washington, D.C.-based WalletHub. But for low-, middle- and high-income families, not all taxes are created equal, indicates WalletHub's "2015's Best States to Be Rich or Poor from a Tax Perspective" study. [Source: South Florida Business Journal]
7 best practices for proper cubicle etiquette
Because today's offices are often in the form of cubicles or open configurations, it's important that our behavior and habits in these spaces are healthy ones, supporting a friendly yet professional work environment. [Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› More spring tourists filling hotels
Many hotels are seeing an increase in room bookings this year, driven in part by another harsh winter in the Northeast and Midwest. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are among the 10 most popular travel destinations expected to see an influx of springtime visitors.
› Florida cities expand solar offerings
In trying to add solar power to its energy menu, Tallahassee is following the lead of other Florida cities such as Lakeland, Jacksonville and Orlando.
› Gov. Scott's 'tax cut calculator' debuts Tuesday at Florida's Capitol
On Tuesday, Scott unveils a "tax cut calculator" on the first floor of the Capitol. A booth will be set up at the Plaza Level Rotunda from Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00am - 3:00pm where Floridians can bring their bills and use the tax cut calculator to see their savings with theGovernor’s proposed cell phone and TV tax cut. For more information, see the press release. The Tax Cut Calculator is also available online at CutMyCellPhoneTVTax.com.
› Home sales, prices up in South Florida
The median price and number of homes sold in South Florida in February rose year-over-year, according to data collected by local Realtors’ groups. In Miami-Dade County, single-family home sales grew 14.2 percent last month compared to February 2014, the Miami Association of Realtors said.
See also:
» Southwest Florida home sales poised for robust spring
» Tampa Bay area home sales surged in February
» Orlando home price gains lag states but volume up
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