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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Key senators will fight to protect NW Florida BP dollars
State Sen. Jack Latvala, who as chairman of the upper chamber's Appropriations Committee holds great sway over how Florida's dollars are spent, said he and Senate President Joe Negron want to see BP lawsuit settlement dollars spent primarily in Northwest Florida.
› St. Augustine sees increase of more than 200 building permits year to year
From 2015 to 2016, St. Augustine saw an uptick in building permits and a jump in the combined price of projects.
› Bradenton lobbyist picked to run trade group
Area executive Gene Moran has been named executive director of the Florida Defense Contractors Association. In his new role with the FDCA, Moran will coordinate external communication, event programming and membership matters.
› Stuart Boat Show features plenty of new/shiny products
At this week's Stuart Boat Show, attendees will find plenty of boats, marine electronics, accessories, equipment and everything to complement the boating lifestyle.
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