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| 11/13/2017

Florida near top for good jobs without a bachelor’s degree

A new study shows there is a steady growth in jobs in Florida and across the country for people without a bachelor's degree earning a median income of $55,000 per year. Over the past 25 years, nearly half of the states in the U.S. have added jobs that pay well without requiring a four-year degree. More from Public News Service and read the full report from the Good Jobs Project.

Floridian with floating house gets second Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court said Monday it would take up an appeal from Floridian Fane Lozman. Lozman won a longshot victory at the court in 2013 when the justices agreed with him that his floating home was a house, not a vessel subject to seizure by the city of Riviera Beach. More from the AP.

Lee County apartments target premium renters

Moving on up. Those three words could describe Southwest Florida’s up-and-coming apartment market, as developers target prime locations to build complexes with luxury amenities and nicer finishes. More from the Naples Daily News.

How Miami startups are trying to save the planet

In Florida, over the next 20 years more than half the state is expected to have critical water supply problems. South Florida's company, EcoSystems, focuses on water conservation solutions for the real estate industry. More from the Miami Herald.

Florida citrus forecast "won't be last decrease"

As the Florida Citrus industry seeks consideration for federal emergency funding, a US Department of Agriculture forecast has confirmed a continuing decline in production due to Hurricane Irma’s impact on this season’s crop. More from FruitNet.

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Annual Reports

florida An annual report is a required report that is used to update or confirm the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations’ records. The annual report is not a financial statement. An annual report must be filed each year for your business entity to maintain an “active status” with the Department of State, and is required regardless of whether you need to make changes or not.

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Hilliard Rug Cleaners

florida originalsHilliard Rug Cleaners performs remediation work on carpets. A four-step process is used to clean the rugs, which can vary greatly in make and quality — from contemporary coverings to cherished family heirlooms.

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