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What you need to know about Florida today
› Fort Lauderdale mixed-use project eyes March groundbreaking
A proposed mixed-use development near Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village aims to break ground in mid-March. Thrive Progresso will bring 80,000 square feet of office, mini-warehouse and food and beverage space to about 5 acres at 746 Northwest 5th Avenue, Jonathan Fish told The Real Deal. Fish and his brother, Abraham, are developing the project.
› Brightline, Disney announce agreement for Disney Springs train station
Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort announced Monday an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs. The passenger-rail company had previously announced that it was in talks with Disney over a station but had not revealed a location. The agreement hinges on Brightline securing government approvals.
› Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin to present separation agreement to commission
Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin could get more than $82,300 in compensation from the city under his proposed departure deal. Barwin could also retain his benefits for up to 20 weeks if he retires at the Dec. 7 City Commission meeting.
› Dunedin nonprofit helps caregivers practice self-care through yoga
Jennifer Henius, of Palm Harbor, began to look for a way to give back to the healthcare system when COVID-19 hit Florida in mid-March. Henius, 43, had recently left the Department of Veteran Affairs in Washington, D.C., where served on the leadership team to implement the VA’s National Caregiver Support Program. She also is a yoga teacher, so she started a private Facebook group and recruited other local instructors to provide free online yoga classes to those who care for ailing loved ones.
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