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› A question as the Cross-Bay Ferry returns: What do we get for the money?
The Cross-Bay Ferry sailed into its third season this weekend with strong support from political leaders in Tampa Bay. But while the total investment by local governments is relatively low, the ferry looks like less of a bargain when measured by what it costs to transport each rider across the bay.
› The Beacham’s renovation plans will take it back to early Orlando: ‘It should be a showpiece’
The king of early Orlando theater could soon return to the look that graced Orange Avenue a century ago, bringing people from across the area in for first-run films. Plans show the Beacham Theatre could see façade updates, returning elements from its construction in 1921, as well as a new vertical blade sign.
› Miami International Auto Show will skip 2020 and move to February in 2021 for 50th anniversary
The Miami International Auto Show will move from November to February starting in 2021 as it marks its 50th anniversary. That means it will skip a show in 2020. The winter slot became available after Detroit’s North American International Auto Show, the nation’s premier auto event, announced last year it would move from January to June.
› Historic Beach Bowl abruptly closes in Jacksonville Beach
Beach Bowl, an iconic Jacksonville Beach bowling alley and family-oriented entertainment destination for at least a half-century, has abruptly closed its doors. Would-be bowlers say they found the doors of the alley at 818 Beach Blvd. locked Saturday.
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