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Friday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Big set-asides cut into Miami-Dade bus routes revamp
After more than two years of studies, workshops and outreach, Transit Alliance Miami’s plan to give Miami-Dade’s Metrobus route network its first comprehensive overhaul in 35 years is nearly done. But despite past endorsements, some commissioners took shots at the group’s “Better Bus Network” last month, complaining it improved service in dense, affluent areas at the expense of poorer suburban regions with large minority populations.
› Jacksonville councilman Carlucci wants outside firm to examine viability of Lot J development
Jacksonville City Council member Matt Carlucci wants an outside firm to review the viability of the proposed Lot J development that Mayor Lenny Curry negotiated with Jaguars owner Shad Khan and faces a vote by council on up to $233 million in support by taxpayers.
› Hearth and Soul reveals annual advent calendar window
Hearth & Soul is continuing its annual advent calendar window with an elaborate theme to stoke the Christmas spirit. The upscale Tallahassee boutique store debuted an 8-foot-wide acrylic turntable stage. Local singer Madison Avery belted Christmas classics while strumming a guitar as she was surrounded by dangling ribbon-tied vinyl records.
› Insurance firm CEO, co-founder to retire
Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRTG) CEO and co-founder Bruce Lucas plans to retire at the end of the month and will be succeeded by Ernie Garateix, who currently serves as COO of the Clearwater-based property and casualty insurance company. Lucas, according to a press release, will remain with the company through 2021 as an executive consultant.
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