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What you need to know about Florida today
Major Florida metros rank last in U.S. median income levels
Alas, new and frustrating numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau cast a harsh light on major Florida metro areas. Tampa Bay, Orlando and Miami rank 25th, 24th and 23rd in income among the top 25 U.S. metro areas. See data on metro areas from the Census Bureau, and a map of U.S. states. Also read more at the Tampa Bay Times.
See also:
» U.S. Census Bureau: St. Johns County is the richest in Florida
» Florida had economic gains in 2015 but lags behind nation
Florida in 2070: Sprawling growth and booming population
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Mapping Florida's Future
Unless communities across Florida change their approach to growth, more than one-third of all the state's land could be developed by 2070 as its population continues to swell, a "Florida 2070" report released Thursday concludes. The study recommends putting more homes on less land, near already urbanized areas and also setting aside more land to be preserved for farming and conservation. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and Florida Today.
The Gulf’s Deadly Harvest: Industry finds oyster safety rules easy to beat
When it comes to oysters and food safety, a porous system of oversight causes uncertainties about what’s on your plate, where it came from, and who will be accountable if something goes wrong, a Sun Sentinel investigation found. To many in Florida’s old-school oyster industry, there is no question who is to blame when someone gets sick: the consumer. [Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel]
Florida farmers grow hops plants for craft beers
The demand for craft beer is at an all-time high, and Florida farmers are jumping into the business. By growing hops crops, plants that are heavily used in the making of craft beers with distinct flavors, Florida farmers can sell them to local brewers and make a profit out of this trend. [Source: WUFT]
Ticketed events bring special access to Florida restaurants and chefs
Restaurants in Central Florida are finding a new way to appeal to food fans with exclusive chef dinners that include off-menu dishes and access to chefs for a premium. The ticket-only dinner events can cost anywhere from $40 to $150 a person, often doubling the price of a regular meal. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
› Does South Florida need any more co-working spaces?
As South Florida's technology landscape continues to unfold, the resources considered essential to its evolution — from university-sponsored accelerators to startup networking events — are expanding, too.
› Gainesville chamber unveils new marketing logo to lure business
The Council for Economic Outreach unveiled a marketing brand Wednesday that will provide the visual piece of its marketing campaign to try to draw attention to an area little known by business site-selectors.
› FPL says it hits half-million new solar panels
Florida Power & Light Co., which bills itself as the largest generator of solar power in Florida, said Thursday that it had completed the installation of half of the 1 million new solar panels it plans to add by the end of this year to power its customers.
› Dental management firm drills into Florida
Great Expressions Dental Centers, a Southfield, Mich.-based dental practice management firm, is carrying out an aggressive growth plan in Florida, with two recent affiliation agreements in the Tampa area.
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