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IN THE NEWS
"2013 is shaping up to be a year for
Florida to transition back into higher
growth," said economist Sean Snaith,
director of UCF's Institute for Economic
Competitiveness. "As 2013 gives way to
2014, Florida's economy will begin to
grow more rapidly, labor markets will
improve, and housing prices will benefit
from the improving fundamentals.
Economic and demographic growth will
provide a solid foundation upon which
a housing sector can once again grow
in a healthier manner. Once these key
drivers are back in place for Florida, the
state's economic outlook will be rosy
once again."
Congratulations to the Greater
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce,
for the home run they hit with the
Baltimore Orioles. In a generous
investment sure to help Sarasota
continue to thrive and prosper, the
Baltimore Orioles organization has
pledged $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow
Next, The Greater Sarasota Chamber
of Commerce's regional economic and
community development initiative.
David Rovine, Vice President of
Orioles-Sarasota, said, "Since relocating
our year-round Florida operation to
Sarasota in 2010, we have expanded our
efforts to improve this region's economy,
create jobs, and help families."
Millionaires in Florida are a hardworking bunch. More than two thirds
earned their wealth mostly on their
own, according to a study released
by BMO Private Bank. A survey of
Floridians with assets to invest of
$1 million or more found that 68
percent are self-made; only 1 percent
attribute their wealth to receiving an
inheritance.
"The Mall at University Town
Center solidifies the University area
as the premier shopping destination
in Southwest Florida," said Randy
Benderson, president of Benderson
Development Company. "The shopping
center, in conjunction with the
Nathan Benderson Rowing Facility,
will be a world-class destination and
a tremendous community benefit
for generations to come." The $315
million mall is a partnership between
developers Taubman Centers and
University Park-based Benderson
Development Co., and is pegged for an
Oct. 16, 2014, opening. Initial anchors
include Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard's and
Macy's with a fourth to be named soon.
As many as 100-plus specialty shops
and restaurants will also call the new
two-story mall home, over 50 percent of
which will be new to the area.
Rowers and other athletes,
restaurateurs and hoteliers celebrate
the announcement that the Sarasota
Nathan Benderson Park has been
choosen to stage the 2017 World
Rowing Championship. The venue
under construction at Benderson
Park, located at Interstate 75 and
University Parkway, will be the only
Class A tournament-sanctioned rowing
course in North America. The event's
economic impact has been estimated
to be between $25 million and $100
million.
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