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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Wynwood plans to control street art for Art Basel
With the biggest art week in the Northern Hemisphere on the horizon, Art Basel plans are coming together rapidly in Wynwood. “We need to create a list of our needs and wants,” said Manny Gonzalez, executive director of the Wynwood Business Improvement District (BID), at the group’s recent meeting.
› TREE Foundation celebrates 20 years
The TREE Foundation, a Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to tree and forest research, exploration, education, and conservation across the globe, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a “Tree Party” Oct. 30 at the Finish Tower at Nathan Benderson Park. Guest speaker for the event was National Geographic Explorer Carlton Ward Jr.
› Luxury condos in Orlando cost one-quarter the price in Miami. Will that lure buyers?
At least one Orlando developer is looking to steal vacation home investors from Miami. Magic Development, a condo, hotel and vacation home developer based in Orlando, is hosting events in Miami to promote its Magic Village by Pininfarina. The luxury enclave is named for the Italian design firm that makes the Ferrari.
› Westgate Resorts to give away 1,500 free vacations to military personnel
Westgate Resorts is giving away 1,500 free vacations to U.S. military personnel beginning 9 a.m. Nov. 11. Since initiating this program nine years ago, Westgate has provided more than 25,000 free nights to eligible active duty and veteran military personnel and their families on Veterans Day.
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