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| 1/12/2017

› Strong fundamentals signal surge in South Florida industrial markets
South Florida’s industrial market has seen over 33 million square feet of net absorption since the end of the recession.

› Universal Orlando hiring 1,700 for Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando is hiring new full-time and part-time employees for its Volcano Bay water park opening this summer.

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› Taxpayer cost for legislators’ health care premiums increases
On March 7, 160 men and women elected from districts representing 67 Florida counties and 20.7 million residents will begin the 2017 legislative session at the capitol in Tallahassee. And they will be well paid for it, both in salary and benefits.

› Airbnb bookings generated $1.9 million in economic impact during college championship game
Airbnb reported $1.9 million in economic activity generated from rooms booked in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for the College Football Playoff National Championship, making it the single biggest event for the online room booking and home sharing service in Tampa Bay.

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