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What you need to know about Florida today

| 5/13/2015

› Jeb Bush leases Miami offices for likely 2016 presidential campaign
In preparation for his all-but-declared 2016 presidential bid, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has found a South Florida home for his likely campaign. Bush’s political action committee, Right to Rise, has leased space on parts of two floors of the Flagler Corporate Center.

› Craft beer fuels Tampa tourism
Beer tourism is an old concept that has come roaring back in recent years. In fact, craft beer has become a thing, especially in the bay area. Beer is also part of Tampa's latest tourism strategy.

› Spanish company applies for Florida-to-Cuba ferry
Spanish maritime firm Balearia has asked the U.S. Treasury Department for permission to run a ferry from Florida to Cuba.

› Financial study projects lower government revenues from solar initiative
State and local government revenues from taxes and fees would decrease if a ballot initiative to open up Florida's solar market wins approval, though the specific impact remains unclear, according to a financial review of the proposal.

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