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› Moffitt Cancer Center Announces First Phase of 775-Acre Campus Project in Pasco County
In a project that is expected to support more than 14,500 jobs in the region, the plans for the campus have released. “The Pasco Economic Development Council (Pasco EDC) and Pasco County are thrilled to welcome Moffitt Cancer Center (Moffitt) to the county, ” said the Pasco EDC in a statement.
› Parents opposed to Wawa gas station sue Coral Gables to stop construction
Parents at Carver Elementary School opposed to a Wawa gas station and convenience store being built across the street are suing the city of Coral Gables for violating its own laws by skirting public input and rushing approval for the project on land originally designated for affordable housing.
› Bar leaders must face challenges in 2021
The Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association partnered with the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association on Jan. 14 for a combined membership meeting. Presenters of the live stream meeting were JWLA President Cyndy Trimmer and Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association President Onchantho Am. Aurora Austriaco, president of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, was the virtual guest speaker.
› Venice holds firm on prohibition of large outdoor events due to COVID-19
Merchants who relied on sales to people who frequented larger special events – notably Howard Alan-hosted arts festivals – are still hopeful that the city of Venice will greenlight larger gatherings, but Assistant City Manager Len Bramble said the risks of COVID-19 are still too great.
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