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Thursday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
U.S. jobless claims fall despite anemic economic growth
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continued to strengthen despite tepid economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits declined 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,000 for the week ended April 2, the Labor Department said on Thursday. More from Reuters and the AP.
NOAA says Hurricane Hunter planes to stay in Florida
The search is on for a new Florida home for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter planes. Currently based at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, the planes must be moved by July 1st, 2017 because the Air Force needs the hangar space. More from CBS Miami, the AP, and the Tampa Bay Times.
Sarasota ranks among top U.S. food cities
Sarasota has a habit of filling its trophy case, and its latest accolade comes from its ability to fill stomachs. Conde Nast Traveler this week named Sarasota among the best food cities in the United States. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
70 years representing Miami’s tourism industry giants
Stuart Newman has been at the helm of one of Miami’s longest-running public relations agencies for 70 years, but he could have been in the industry longer — if it weren’t for one regret. More from the Miami Herald.
More Americans flocking to Sun Belt metro areas
More Americans are opting to move south, favoring beaches and warmer climates over snowy winters. New Census data suggest most of the nation’s fastest growing metro areas are retirement destinations found in the Sun Belt. More from Governing.
Wealth Management
Investment Outlook for 2016
Florida Trend asked four experts in money management about their views on the economy and investing for the year ahead: Scott J. Brown at Raymond James; Jeff Korzenik at Fifth Third Bank; Michelle Meyer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch; and Mark Vitner at Wells Fargo.
Economic Yearbook 2016
Central Florida
The widening of I-4 through downtown Orlando will keep construction crews busy for at least the next decade, but numerous other big projects in the city are going up fast or about to start, with more than $2 billion in public and private investment in infrastructure and new facilities.
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