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Thursday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Hillsborough County unveils affordable 'net-zero energy' housing that stays affordable
Imagine living in a home that with virtually no energy costs, lower insurance rates and is strong enough to withstand a major hurricane. Now, imagine it’s affordable housing. There’s a housing development taking shape in Hillsborough County that could set the standard not just for low-income construction but home-building at virtually any price-point.
› Disney and Impossible Foods partner together to bring more plant-based options to Disney World
Disney and Impossible Foods are working together to bring more plant-based foods to Disney World, the two companies announced Tuesday. Starting this month, Impossible Burger is the “preferred plant-based burger" of Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise line, according to a press release.
› New alimony reform bill could end permanent alimony in Florida
The Alimony Reform Bill was introduced by Representative Alex Andrade. It will end permanent alimony and set guidelines for judges to determine how much a spouse gets. In the bill it sets up the guideline for a two year bridge the gap alimony, a five year rehabilitation alimony and a durational alimony.
› California company sues Hyde Park business over its use of the word ‘Hyde’
A California hospitality company with properties in Florida is suing the owner of coworking and event space Hyde House because it says it has rights to the Hyde name and brand. Steve Gianfilippo first founded the Station House co-working space in St. Petersburg in 2016. Its sister location Hyde House opened in Tampa last year, named after Hyde Park Village and the Hyde Park neighborhood its located within.
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