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Tuesday's Daily Pulse
What you need to know about Florida today
› Aspiring microbrewery to locate in Port Charlotte, with an eye on North Port for expansion
Nicolas York and Timothy Price still have their eyes set on opening the first microbrewery in North Port but will first open one in Port Charlotte. If all goes, well, Charlie Foxtrot Brewing could be up and running before Thanksgiving. “We are hoping, best case scenario, to be open in November, but the timeframe could be anywhere from November to February, pending on permits,” York said.
› Disney World sells annual passes again Sept. 8; park reservations stay
Walt Disney World will resume selling annual passes for its theme parks Sept. 8. Expect new names for the passes — which have increased in price — as well as strengthened ties to park reservations, which are staying around, the company announced Monday. The number of reservations that a passholder can have at a time will vary with the level of the annual pass. Three of the four annual passes have block-out dates.
› The ultimate beginner’s guide to Miami: How to become a local and survive the 305
Miami is a little different than anywhere else you’ve ever lived — even if you’ve lived in other parts of Florida. Maybe especially if you have lived in other parts of Florida. Getting used to the way things work here takes patience and determination. Also the ability to withstand wilting heat and frequent hurricane scares. But we’re here to help.
› Several Pasco County teachers face state fraud investigation
An undisclosed number of Pasco County teachers have been placed on administrative leave while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates them for what is being called a fraud case. “We are investigating several teachers,” FDLE spokesperson Gretl Plessinger said. “At this point, only Hudson High School is involved.”
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