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Monday's Afternoon Update
What you need to know about Florida today
Miami-Dade County mulls the strictest workplace heat rules in the U.S.
Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday will decide whether to establish the first county-level workplace heat protections in the United States, a test of whether local governments can protect workers from increasingly dangerous temperatures in the absence of federal rules. As climate change ratchets up global temperatures, most of the roughly 32 million people who work outdoors in the United States are not protected by any workplace heat safety regulations. More from the Washington Post.
Building bridges in uncertainty
In the dynamic landscape of global business, it's often said that resilience is forged in the crucible of adversity. This is currently exemplified by Israel's vibrant startup community. As they stand on the global stage, simultaneously bracing for challenges and spotlighting their unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, it's a testament to their mettle and adaptability. For Florida, an emerging power player in the tech realm, this moment is not just a witness to history but an opportunity to champion, support, and collaborate with our innovative counterparts in Israel. More from the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator.
Powerhouse Miami group’s big goal: Boost upward mobility for struggling workers
Metro Miami has one of the highest rates of economic inequality in the country, and the gap keeps growing. Poverty is up as wages lag and rents and home prices soar, so that even those fully employed can’t afford a place to live. More from the Miami Herald.
SWFL boating industry bouncing back from $1 billion in Ian damage as Fort Myers show returns
Very slowly but surely, Southwest Florida boating is bouncing back from Hurricane Ian's battering that destroyed and scattered thousands of vessels and left behind estimated boat damage in the $1 billion range for the Sunshine State. Near the end of October and continuing this month, industry businesses resumed operations as several major related events also set sail on their return. More from the Naples Daily News.
Florida gas prices fall to lowest mark in 2023. Will they stay the same for holidays?
“Florida drivers are now finding some of the lowest pump prices since December 2022,” AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a release. “Drivers are even finding pump prices below $3 a gallon in some cities. In fact, about 20% of Florida gas stations now have gasoline priced below $3 a gallon. Even more are likely to follow this week.” AAA said the average price per gallon dropped 12 cents last week. More from Click Orlando.
Luxury Real Estate
Siesta Key waterfront estate designed by Guy Peterson listed for $21 million in Sarasota
Guy Peterson designed the residence at 8250 Sanderling Road that was built in 2000. The Sarasota architect has more than 80 design awards, including a Gold Medal from the Florida AIA.
» More from the Herald Tribune.
Florida History
Could they be bones from the victims of the 1928 hurricane? Mystery in hands of FAU prof
Two sets of bones have sat atop a table in Meredith Ellis’ Florida Atlantic University archaeology lab for seven years. Ellis despairs that she’ll never learn who they are. She’s got a pretty good idea how they died.
» Read more from the Palm Beach Post.
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