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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida Senate revives push to help to pro sports teams
Three Florida professional sports teams and Daytona International Speedway may be getting millions from the state's taxpayers after all. The proposals would cost the state $255 million over the next two to three decades. It's not clear if the legislation will pass by the May 1 deadline. More at WFTV and the Florida Times-Union.
Column: What's good for the environment is good for business
Going green can cost a lot of green. The price tag attached to investing in recycled products, sustainable-produced ingredients and all the services that go with supporting eco-friendly activities, and methods can scare off even the most progressive-minded business leader. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
AutoNation profit rises 17% in first quarter
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Technology
So it is creating an interactive map on its homepage to tell you how your home in any particular storm could be affected by strong winds, torrential rains, storm surge or flooding. |
The Fort Lauderdale-based automotive retailer reported that its positive performance in the first quarter can be attributed to better sales in new and used vehicles. The company expects to reach 10 million vehicle sales in May, a feat the company says has never been achieved by its competitors. More at the South Florida Business Journal.
In $10 million home sales, Miami Beach a leader
Miami Beach is in impressive company among the nation’s top cities for luxury home sales, third highest for sales of $10 million and over. Miami and the Beach have high rankings in The Previews Luxury Market Report for 2015, released by Coldwell Banker. More at Miami Today.
Controversy, speculation swirling around Brandon Walmart closing
Walmart is at the center of controversy and speculation after five of its stores suddenly closed last week, including one in Brandon. Nearly 430 Brandon employees were laid off, and 2,200 were let go nationwide. The closings have people buzzing and asking: Is it really all because of plumbing? More at the Tampa Bay Times.
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2015 Economic Yearbook
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