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Fort Lauderdale boat show grows under helm of Show Management

It's the biggest boat show in the world, but it's only one piece of a puzzle for entrepreneur Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III.

  • Real Estate News
    Housing market improving in South Florida, Freddie Mac says

    The housing market in South Florida still has plenty of room to recover, but it is one of the most-improved metro areas in the nation, according to a report Friday from mortgage company Freddie Mac.

  • Real Estate News
    Hurricane roller coaster may come down early next year

    Wrecking day is moving closer for the Dania Beach roller coaster.

  • Business
    Apple Pay, free Google Wallet a secure way to pay at registers

    Timing is everything.

  • Workplace
    Top Workplaces deadline extended

    There's still time to tell us how great your workplace is.

  • Business
    Security guard suffered discrimination, jury finds
  • Business
    New loans rise, profits slip at BankUnited
  • Workplace
    Boca businesses to hold job fair next week
  • Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
    Special section: 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
  • Tourism
    Fort Lauderdale ranked among top cities for holiday travel

    Fort Lauderdale ranks No. 6 among the top 10 destinations for holiday travel by air this year, according to booking data from Expedia.

  • Real Estate News
    Real Estate Notebook: Senior housing project opens in West Palm Beach

    A roundup of the week's news in real estate

  • Consumer News
    Retail Notebook: Smoothies joint opening in Oakland Park

    A roundup of the week's news in retail.

  • Consumer News
    Aventura Mall launches international baggage shipping

    Aventura Mall, which draws millions of visitors from around the world each year, has launched international baggage shipping on certain days of the week. Aventura says it is the only mall in the United States currently offering the service.

  • Workplace
    Shipping company to create 65 jobs in Miramar

    A worldwide shipping company from Denmark will locate its headquarters in Miramar and create 65 jobs, and a Broward manufacturer is expanding, adding 50 jobs.

  • Business
    Mega medical group primes for more growth

    Born as Pediatrix in 1979, Sunrise-based Mednax is now a mature 35. And the medical group has been prolific.

Deals & Shopping

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Shop-O-Matic 
Spooktacular list of freebies, dining deals on Halloween

Stores and restaurants are offering spooktacular freebies and dining deals on Halloween on Friday. Some offers, good at participating locations, are valid through Sunday.

  • Free breakfasts from IHOP
  • Half off subscriptions to 'Consumer Reports'
  • $10 off and $10 bonus cash at JC Penney
  • Freebie Friday! Free eats at Red Lobster, $10 off & $10 bonus at JCP
  • Shop-O-Matic
    Free samples, high-value coupons from VocalPoint

    Try free products and get high-value coupons from newly redesigned VocalPoint.com.

  • Shop-O-Matic
    40 percent off Ray Bans, other designer shades
  • Shop-O-Matic
    Salt 'n' pepper Pilgrim Pair arriving at Publix
  • Shop-O-Matic
    Coupon: $1 large popcorn at AMC Theatres
  • Shop-O-Matic
    Target: Free shipping on Target.com, half off holiday toys

Real Estate

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Business 
Housing regulator considers lower down payments

The regulator that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is considering policy changes that aim to make credit more readily available to potential home buyers, many of whom have been shut out of the market by the stiff lending requirements put in place in the aftermath of the housing bust.

  • Ask a Real Estate Pro: Landlord shouldn't try to be friends with tenant
  • Deal completes $14 million in sales at Plantation Key Office Park
  • Underwater mortgages decline in South Florida
  • Midtown Delray townhome project sells
  • Real Estate News
    September home prices lag in Palm Beach, Broward

    Home prices softened in September across Palm Beach and Broward counties, though analysts say it's best to view this as no more than a housing hiccup.

  • Real Estate News
    Palm Beach County accepts housing documents electronically
  • Real Estate News
    Homebuyer course to be held in Spanish
  • Real Estate News
    Office Depot nominated for environmental award
  • Real Estate News
    New office buildings possible as commercial real estate market improves

Consumer News

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Consumer News 
FPL rates to dip in January

The electric bill for a typical South Florida household in South Florida will dip by about $2 per month starting in January.

  • McDonald's to overhaul menu as sales slump
  • Char-Hut opening in Coral Springs, Oakland Park
  • Tropical Slings ends 17-year run at Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
  • Smoothie King opening in Oakland Park
  • Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
    First 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C sports car for U.S. sale to be auctioned at Lauderdale Boat Show

    Sports car lovers, this one's for you: The first 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C delivered in the United States is coming to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month and will be auctioned off for charity.

  • Consumer News
    Staples investigating possible payment card data breach
  • Crime & Safety Blog
    Two unlicensed restaurants among 7 cited by state inspectors
  • Tourism
    Port Everglades debuts digital cruise guide
  • Consumer News
    Hudson at Waterway East opening in Delray Beach

Workplace

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Workplace 
Disabled workers want jobs, too

Caryma Josephs, 33, dreams of becoming a motivational speaker. Taylor Montagna, 24, would love to work in TV or movie production. Matthew Dyer, 28, would just like a job – he's been looking since graduating high school five years ago.

  • Career Spotlight: Tux Shop owner works to be best suited in her field
  • The Fresh Market hiring for Plantation store
  • Construction workers in short supply
  • Wellington aircraft company's orders soar
  • Workplace
    People on the Move

    Personnal moves and recognition at South Florida businesses

  • Workplace
    The Planner
  • Workplace
    Chamber events
  • Business
    Long-term unemployment persists
  • Workplace
    Fort Lauderdale company awarded patent for water-filtering technology

Tourism News

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Tourism 
Residence Inn opening in Dania

Dania Beach will welcome its newest hotel on Friday.

  • Royal Caribbean posts higher 3Q profit of $490M
  • Bonnet House to host orchid and food fest
  • Bahia Mar owners committed to boat show
  • Off-season tourism improves
  • Tourism
    Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts expands in Florida

    Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts & Lodges is adding its third property in Florida, the Fort Lauderdale-based hotel branding company announced Wednesday.

  • Tourism
    Harbor Beach Marriott Resort celebrates 30 years
  • Tourism
    Windridge Yacht debuts pop-up dining series
  • Business
    7 hotels planned at Disney's new development
  • Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
    Yacht Chandlers plans bigger headquarters

Small Business News

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Small Business 
Mednax makes 8th acquisition of year

Sunrise-based national medical group Mednax announced Monday the acquisition of a women's and newborn care practice in Texas.

  • Modernizing Medicine co-founders get national leadership award
  • Dania Beach tech firm gets investment from Google, Qualcomm
  • Food delivery startups part of tech showcase Thursday
  • College entrepreneurs bringing business plans to South Florida competition
  • Workplace
    Kitchen cabinet firm thrives with customers big and small

    As new construction has begun to grow again in South Florida, so has Distinctive Kitchens & Baths in Boca Raton. But the company already was pretty busy, said Adam Canter, president.

  • Workplace
    Employers forecast continued growth
  • Small Business
    DRB Capital gets incentives to double employment in Delray
  • Small Business
    Google to invest in Magic Leap, website reports
  • Business
    Foundation helps businesses hire interns

National Business News

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Personal Finance 
Futures dip ahead of data; Brazil ADRs slump

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday after the S&P 500 closed its best week in nearly two years on Friday and ahead of data on U.S. services sector growth and home sales.

  • Italy market watchdog bans short selling on Monte Paschi shares
  • Valeant ready to raise Allergan bid to at least $200/share
  • Merck's quarterly revenue lower but beats third quarter forecast
  • Worried on low inflation, Fed seen offering soothing words
  • Personal Finance
    Bank tests comfort investors but growth worries persist

    LONDON (Reuters) - Low-rated government bond yields dropped and the euro edged tentatively higher on Monday as the results of euro zone bank health checks spared investors immediate pain.

  • Business
    Samsung scales down LED lighting as outlook dims
  • Home
    Obama plans executive actions to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
  • Cars & Trucks
    Honda second-quarter profit to rise, but recalls cloud outlook
  • Business
    Saab finalizes $5.4 billion Brazil order for 36 fighter jets

National Technology News

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Business 
Seagate revenue up 8.5 percent on demand for PC, cloud products

Hard-disk drive maker Seagate Technology Plc reported an 8.5 pct rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher demand for its personal computer and cloud storage products.

  • CVS Health, Rite Aid block Apple Pay in their stores: NYT
  • German Amazon workers called to strike in pay dispute
  • Tesla offers leasing options for new Model S in U.S.
  • Thousands of Hungarians protest against tax on Internet traffic
  • Business
    Exclusive: Salesforce to make big push into healthcare industry

    Salesforce Inc is betting big on healthcare, hiring key personnel and ramping up investment in hopes of replacing outmoded medical industry infrastructure and carving out a $1 billion annual business.

  • Business
    Panasonic says to transfer Sanyo TV unit in U.S. to Funai Electric
  • Business
    Italian lawmakers plan free Wi-Fi to bridge digital gap with Europe
  • Business
    Ralph Nader urges Apple to reduce buybacks and raise wages: WSJ
  • Business
    Is Wall Street finally turning on Amazon as Bezos magic fades?
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