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What you need to know about Florida today
Florida’s universities get creative to meet demand for new nurses
With more rehabilitation facilities, urgent cares, walk-in medical clinics and outpatient facilities, it is easier than ever to get medical treatment outside of a hospital or doctor’s office. But will there be enough nurses to provide proper care? Amid a potential nursing shortage that threatens Florida’s healthcare system, the state’s universities and colleges are devising creative solutions to graduate more nurses. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Sales and Marketing Advice
Are first movers or fast followers more successful?
Who wants to be the early bird with a juicy worm hanging out of your beak — that’ll just make you a target of every possible laggard in the world! And it’ll get ugly as they try to grab your worm. And do it quickly. Newer technology allow fast follower companies to be agile and quickly plug the holes of first mover products. Read Ron Stein's full column here.
JTA riders don’t embrace fare increases
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced Tuesday it may increase fares for the first time since 2012. In a statement, the authority said any price changes will be reviewed to determine how price changes could impact some groups. More from the Florida Times-Union.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino expansion to bring jobs, affect housing and workers
The 435-foot tall glass building shaped like a guitar is hard to miss while driving on the Florida Turnpike in Broward County. As a monument to the Gibson Les Paul guitar and the growing development in Hollywood, the $1.5 billion dollar expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is the first of its kind in terms of opportunities - and challenges. More from WLRN.
Florida gas prices keep falling
Gas prices in Southwest Florida are poised to drop again this week after crude and wholesale gasoline plunged. Pump prices here and statewide have declined for 30 straight days, AAA said. Florida posted the biggest monthly price drop in the U.S. with an average discount of 22 cents. More from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Recreation
Florida bucket list: 20 things you have to do in the Sunshine State
When you think of Florida, what comes to mind? Is it the miles and miles of coastline? University of Florida football? Florida State football? How about rocket launches? Do you think of alligators in the Everglades? Or do you dream about swimming with a sea cow? Luckily, because of the Sunshine State's near-perfect weather, it's easy to plan adventures around all of those things, in winter and summer.
» More from Florida Today.
Office Space
Title fight: Ex-boxer aspires to create world's healthiest office
The Ring, a new 18,000-square foot co-working and business incubator space in downtown Clearwater, has some big aspirations: to start with, it aims to be the healthiest office in the world. From oxygenating moss covering the walls and kombucha on tap to lighting that mimics the natural progression of the sun and customizable aromas in meeting rooms, The Ring is out to set an entirely new standard, says founder Daniels Ikajevs, a commercial property investor who owns several buildings in Clearwater.
» Read more from the Business Observer.
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