St. Lucie County rethinks public transit

Florida Business News

• Hurricane sales tax holiday could boost coronavirus-stricken businesses

  Florida’s hurricane sales tax holiday begins Friday, and it couldn’t come soon enough for businesses desperate to boost revenue. The sales tax holiday comes as many businesses are just reopening their doors after weeks of closures.

• Florida toy importer braces for retail upheaval

  Most U.S. states have begun to reopen their economies, but Jay Foreman, chief executive of Basic Fun, said he’s more worried than ever.

• Florida Republicans: Bring RNC to Florida

  President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina and Florida Republicans are saying come on down.

• Florida shortens stone crab season over industry objections

  Florida’s $30 million stone crab industry is snapping mad over the state’s decision to reduce by five weeks the seven-month harvest season for what is widely considered a classic but expensive delicacy in the Sunshine State.

• Tampa Convention Center loses millions, but finds new role

  City and tourism officials have found silver linings in the pandemic that has cost the facility millions since the coronavirus shut down the country in March.

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