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› Frontier Airlines starting flights to Cincinnati from Sarasota-Bradenton
Frontier Airlines, which started transporting passengers in and out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in December, announced Tuesday that it will begin seasonal service to Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport starting in October. Service will officially begin Oct. 10 and take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
› Florida's Health Care ‘Shared Savings’ Off to Slow Start
If people are willing to shop for cars and homes to save money, they’d be willing to shop around for their health care, right? If early results of “shared savings” programs in Florida’s state-employee health insurance program are any indication, the answer actually could be no.
› Denver-based barbershop chain set to expand in Tampa Bay area
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, a Denver-based chain of barbershops that cater to both men and women, has signed an agreement that will see local franchisees Eric Peerless and Judah Rubin open five shops in south Tampa over the next four years.
› Jacksonville Internet gaming parlors targeted Monday
Twenty-three gaming parlors were ordered shut down Monday following a City Council ruling to ban casino-style games at internet cafes around the city, according to city officials. Saying they constitute “a public nuisance,” the action targeted the first of a list of businesses well known for bright LED lighting around signs advertising “FUN” in strip malls from Arlington to the Westside.
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