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› Should Boca Raton add downtown offices and a parking garage? Here’s why the plan faces opposition
A proposal is advancing to bring more new buildings to downtown Boca Raton, one of South Florida’s fast-growing destinations, offering office space and rooftop dining. But even as proponents favor the economic opportunity, some upset residents have rallied against the proposal. The city’s Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-1 in favor of Aletto Square, which would feature a 10-story office space with rooftop dining, another six-story office building and a six-story parking garage with roughly 550 spaces.
› Disney dismisses idea of building miniparks in US
Walt Disney Co on Monday dismissed the idea of building miniparks in the United States, saying the media company would instead spend on its major theme parks and cruise ships. "Focusing on our core assets is where we should be spending most of our opportunity," Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro said at a J.P. Morgan conference, in response to a question on whether the company planned to join Comcast Corp's Universal in building small parks.
› On the clock: Marlins strive to enhance ballpark experience so fans don’t balk
With Major League Baseball’s introduction of the pitch clock this season to shorten ballgames, checking out a Miami Marlins game is faster than ever. To try and leverage the quicker nine innings, Marlins business officials are using technology to enable fans to spend less time on things like parking and buying food at the concession stands. People can use apps on their phones for both of those things.
› National Maritime Day to be held in Jacksonville, highlighting economic benefits for Florida
America’s Maritime industry has bolstered Florida’s economy to the tune of adding 65,000-plus jobs and bringing in more than $14.6 billion nationally and to the Sunshine State, according to a recent study by PwC on behalf of the Transportation Institute. To celebrate the positive impact Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella joined the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership in Jacksonville on National Maritime Day, Mon., May 22.
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