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What you need to know about Florida today
The growing space industry is scrambling to find workers
The problem, though not new, is perhaps more acute now that the space industry in the U.S. — and particularly Florida’s Space Coast — is flourishing. Companies are scrambling to find qualified employees to temper a national shortage in the science, technology, engineering and math fields, the kind of careers that feed the space industry. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
Sarasota approves land agreement with Mote Marine
Mote Marine Laboratory’s dream to construct a state-of-the-art, architecturally stunning $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved the terms of an agreement to allow Mote Marine to build a multilevel aquarium for a bargain on nearly 12 acres of land at the park. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
New Winter Park office for brokerage firm headed by architect of local Google, Hewlett Packard acquisitions
A brokerage firm led by a woman who helped organize two of the more high-profile tech acquisitions in Central Florida during the past decade is in hiring mode and has opened a new office in Winter Park More from the Orlando Sentinel.
‘Mega-traffic’? Hundreds of jobs? The truth about Miami Beach’s convention center hotel
In the weeks leading up to the November election, Miami Beach residents have been flooded with mailers, text messages and TV ads for and against a proposed convention center hotel, which is on the ballot. It’s enough to confuse even the savviest of voters. More from the Miami Herald.
Bay Area hurricane protection companies see the most business in 30 years
Thousands of homeowners across Florida are making changes to their homes to ensure they're strong enough to handle a hurricane. Dozens of bay area companies, including A1 Windows and Doors and StormFitters say they are seeing the most business they have in decades. More from WFTS.
Empowering the energy revolution
In early 1990, Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) tapped into the coming energy revolution when it launched the advanced class gas turbine and set a goal to get 65% net fuel efficiency in the 2020’s. Since then, MHPS technology has been leading a Change in Power. [Sponsored Report]
Out of the Box
Flying electric taxis from Lilium on the horizon in Miami-Dade
In two years, you might see flying electric taxis streaking across the sky, linking travelers to four Miami-Dade airports. That’s the vision of Mayor Carlos Giménez, who last week met with Lilium GmbH, a German engineering startup whose five-seat Lilium Jet could transform global mobility.
» More from Miami Today.
Florida 500
Maryann Ferenc
Maryann Ferenc, founder of one of Tampa’s premier restaurants, is an effective advocate for her industry. “Tourism is our No. 1 industry, but that doesn’t exclude other industries from standing on the foundation that tourism provides.
» Read more at Florida 500.
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