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Florida Business News

• To beat coronavirus, herd immunity is the goal. Can Florida get there?

  The rollout of coronavirus vaccines in Florida was heralded as a light at the end of the tunnel for a pandemic that has upended normalcy and killed 35,000 people in the Sunshine State alone. Now comes the question of just how long the tunnel is.

• Florida restaurant employees receive surprise $1,000 bonus for work during pandemic

  A hospitality group in Florida is thanking their employees for their work during the pandemic.

• From roses to weed: Apopka flower grower moves into the medical marijuana business

  Dewar Nurseries, which first opened in the early 1960s, is a partner in Sanctuary Medicinals in Florida, which runs the Apopka marijuana cultivation facility. It is one of the latest entries into the growing medical marijuana business in the state.

• After years of cuts, CSX adding train staff

  CSX Corp. reported lower first-quarter earnings and revenue April 20 as harsh winter weather affected the railroad’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Southwest Florida manufacturer, even after pandemic dip, sold in $4.3 billion deal

  New Port Richey-based Welbilt Inc., a maker of foodservice equipment, has been sold. Illinois-based Middleby Corp., which also makes foodservice equipment, acquired the company in an all-stock deal.

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