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What you need to know about Florida today
› FIU tells employees to return to campus, saying the university’s success depends on it
Nearly a year after Florida International University shuttered its campuses and ordered most of its more than 10,000 employees to work remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami-based public university is ready to “take back [its] space” FIU President Mark Rosenberg told faculty and staff last week after sending an email that strongly suggested they return to the campus.
› $122.7 million sale of Palm Beach beachfront mansion sets Florida record
A beachfront mansion in Palm Beach set a new sales record in Palm Beach County and Florida. The sale of the property at 535 N. County Road is also believed to be one of the most expensive residential deals in the entire country. Although the fully furnished property was listed at an initial asking price of $140 million, New York-based real estate agent Ryan Serhant, who represents the buyer, told WPTV that the final closing price was $122.7 million.
› Smaller Orlando restaurants could serve booze under new bill
Smaller restaurants in Orlando’s historic, urban business centers could have easier times obtaining state licenses to serve alcohol, under a local bill offered by Rep. Rene Plasencia. His proposal is aimed at cutting some slack for restaurants that open in older, smaller business spaces in some of the city’s more historic buildings. Such facilities sometimes don’t meet state-mandated size minimums to qualify for liquor licenses.
› Wellhouse Company sees 40% revenue growth in 2020
As they set out to establish Wellhouse Company, Rick Stein and his son, Richard Stein Jr., realized Jacksonville needed “a new, independent player” in the industry. With just a few major insurance companies still headquartered in the city, the two saw room for a locally held insurance brokerage and risk management advisory firm to enter the market.
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