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What you need to know about Florida today
Paychecks have not recovered from the recession
Florida has created jobs faster than most states since the recession, but income has not recovered, according to the latest economic report from Congress' Joint Economic Committee. Private-sector jobs in Florida have increased 5.3 percent since December 2007, placing Florida 14th among all states and ahead of the national rate of 4.9 percent. But median income is down 12 percent to $46,100 since 2007, the sixth-biggest drop in the country. See the 2-page Florida economic summary with data on jobs, unemployment, earnings, gross domestic product, housing and exports, here. Also read more at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
The Might of Mickey: Orlando still top U.S. destination
It's a crowded world after all - at least in Orlando's hotels and theme parks. Tourism officials announced Monday that the number of visitors coming to Orlando last year jumped 5.5 percent to more than 66 million visitors. More from the AP and the Orlando Sentinel.
Gas prices likely to rise 8-10 cents this week
Look for gas prices to climb again this week, driven by rising oil prices and higher demand. Nationally, gas price have risen for 21 of the last 24 days. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Is there ever a good reason for setting up a shell company?
Lawyers who have prosecuted people for using dummy companies to hide money and attorneys who have represented them agree that there are perfectly understandable reasons for a shell company to exist. [Source: Miami Herald]
The on-demand economy Is transforming summer jobs
Unlike in traditional summer jobs, students can set their own schedule, and they don’t have to sell themselves to neighbors or managers to get work—the on-demand jobs are largely there for the asking. [Source: Wall Street Journal]
› Slow Florida watermelon deal brings lighter volume
Though south Florida started harvesting watermelons in smaller than normal supplies, grower-shippers expect supplies to increase in mid-May to meet Memorial Day promotions.
› Lockheed, Northrop land $116.7 million deal with Indian military
An Orlando-based partnership of defense giants Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman landed a $116.7 million contract last week to build radar systems that support the Apache helicopter for India's military.
› A Canadian builder's big plans for Southwest Florida
Canada's largest home builder, already hatching one of the biggest residential real estate projects in Sarasota County, is now aiming to redevelop a long-abandoned golf course.
› Tampa International Airport records busiest month ever in March
Tampa International Airport had its busiest month on record in March this year. That's thanks in part to spring break travel.
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