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What you need to know about Florida today
› Salmon fish farm in Florida aims to take over US market
Atlantic Sapphire, the Norwegian indoor salmon fish farm, might have gotten its start in 2010, but the company is heading into the new decade with ambitious goals in the American fish market. The fish farm is on track to finish construction on one of three facilities in Miami-Dade by July.
› Landowner offering Sarasota Orchestra property in city
There may be, after all, a place in the city for the Sarasota Orchestra, and a local landowner thinks he may have just the spot. The new proposed site is bordered by Fruitville Road and North School Avenue, just a few blocks from where orchestra leaders had wanted to build a concert hall in Payne Park, an idea that was rejected by the city after stiff opposition from neighbors and park users.
› Ruth’s Chris CEO: 7 new leases signed for restaurants in next two years
Ruth’s Chris Steak House has seven new leases signed for restaurants over the next two years, the Winter Park company’s CEO said Monday. Cheryl Henry, CEO of Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced the growth during a presentation at the ICR Conference taking place this week in Orlando.
› Jaguars president says talks with city close to deal for $700 million Lot J development
Jaguars President Mark Lamping said negotiations with the city on a development deal for Lot J next to the stadium are “very close” to finalizing a deal that could go to City Council with an eye toward ground-breaking in the spring. Last July, Mayor Lenny Curry announced a financial framework for a development deal for the city to pay up to $233.3 million, including $208.3 million in hard money, for its share of the cost of building a miniature urban neighborhood anchored by an entertainment district.
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