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What you need to know about Florida today
Jobless claims rise but remain at a healthy level
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but applications remain at historically near low levels in a positive sign for the U.S. economy amid a broader global slowdown. More at the AP, Reuters, and Bloomberg.
FCC approves sale of Verizon local wireline operations in California, Florida, Texas to Frontier Communications
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $10.54 billion sale of Verizon’s local wireline network assets and operations in California, Florida and Texas, to Frontier Communications. Read more here.
Gov. Scott announces license-free saltwater fishing day
Governor Rick Scott announced Florida residents and visitors can saltwater fish without a license on Saturday, September 5. “Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World and we hope even more families and visitors fish in our Florida waters this Labor Day weekend," said Governor Scott. More information here.
Commentary: Small business and the secret of big growth
Tired of plodding growth, stagnant wages and widening inequality, most Americans have little positive to say about the U.S. economy. With one notable exception. In a Gallup poll this summer, almost two-thirds expressed confidence in small businesses. More at the Wall Street Journal.
How downsizing can save your retirement
The kids are long gone, you’re sick of mowing the lawn, and you’re tired of paying to heat and cool a nearly empty house. Why not downsize? You’d have company. Among retirees who move, half swap for smaller digs, found a new study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. More from Money.
Sports Business
The best college football coaches for the money 2015
Which college football coach provides the best return on investment for his university? The calculations have been made and the results may surprise you. When it comes to the best bang-for-the-buck, the best college football coach for the money is Florida State University’s Jimbo Fisher, followed by University of Oregon’s Mark Helfrich, and Northern Illinois University’s Rod Carey.
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Florida Dining
Food on the Fly
Long layovers can turn road warriors into frequent grumblers, stuck in an airport with chain food offerings while real city food lies an expensive and inconvenient taxi ride away. Relief has arrived at some Florida airports, however, where local offerings have penetrated the sealed bubble of national brand dining.
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