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Wednesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Southwest Florida construction company expands staff, including superintendent
Wright Construction Group has added four new employees to the organization, including a senior estimator, two assistant project managers and a superintendent. The Fort Myers-based construction firm hired Scott Robbins, Christopher Hunt, Eric Oberg and Ryan Smith, according to a news release.
› Duck Donuts ready to land in Fort Myers
The area's second Duck Donuts is readying for launch in south Fort Myers. The made-to-order doughnut chain, which started in Duck, North Carolina in 2006, has completed construction on its newest space in Daniels Crossing.
› Doral Chamber offers a practical course on proven social media strategies
The Doral Chamber of Commerce hosts ExpoMiami 2019, the largest B-to-B Expo and networking event for business owners and executives from all industries, Sept. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. The event provides delegates to enjoy face-to-face networking and high-level business connections – while allowing them to showcase their products and services to as many as 1,000 potential clients.
› St. Petersburg kennel owner seeks compensation over greyhound racing ban
In the four years leading up to Florida’s vote on banning greyhound racing, kennel owner Christopher “Mick” D’Arcy says in a lawsuit his income averaged more than $350,000 a year. Racing dogs sold for up to $50,000. Puppies were worth as much as $10,000. But D'Arcy expects last year's referendum to outlaw wagering on dog racing by 2021 to wreck his business.
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