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What you need to know about Florida today
› Lakeland dental pioneer Harry Bopp plans farewell after 43 years as a pediatric dentist
Women who work in Dr. Harry Bopp’s dental office reverently describe him as “the children whisperer.” As a pediatric dentist, Bopp has spent his career among children who would often rather be anywhere else than in his office. His longtime staff members say he exhibits an uncanny gift for convincing even the most tremulous children to sit pliantly and let him examine their mouths.
› Winter Springs’ Red Cypress Brewery to shut down
Red Cypress Brewery in Winter Springs will shut down at the end of the month, bringing an end to one of the first entrants into Central Florida’s craft beer boom. Red Cypress announced the closing on social media Monday. The news was confirmed by co-founder Ryan Parker, who declined to give further comment.
› With homicides on the rise, Jacksonville invests in high tech crime-fighting tools
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Acting Director Regina Lombardo was in Jacksonville Tuesday, as city leaders rolled out a “soft opening” for the new Crime Gun Intelligence Center. This is the latest investment in technology in Duval County, which has struggled to stem a spike in homicide rates, and has struggled with homicide clearance rates that are among the lowest in Florida.
› Sarasota waterfront redevelopment project receives ‘transformative gift’
The Sarasota waterfront’s $300 million redevelopment project, which will create a more open and inviting space, secured a key contribution Tuesday to advance that goal. The Patterson Foundation will invest $5 million toward The Bay — $2 million toward the first phase of the project and an additional $1 million for every $5 million raised from private philanthropic organizations.
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