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What you need to know about Florida today
› Suncoast Boat Show returns to Sarasota amid a busy year for luxury boating
There are a lot of parallels between the boating and real estate markets in 2022. Demand is incredibly high, inventory is incredibly low and new construction is hard to get off the ground because of shortages of building materials and appliances. This, in many cases, has led to higher prices, but a strong desire to be out on the water has pushed sales at some manufacturers to historic highs.
› ‘Pa’que tu lo sepas’: Thousands hit downtown Orlando for Puerto Rico parade return
Thousands lined the sidewalks throughout the Downtown Orlando route, with most proudly waving Puerto Rican flags and wore T-shirts, sports jerseys and hats donning its colors. Those who arrived without that were quickly attended by a street vendor selling whatever they needed. The sounds of music and the revving of three-wheel motorcycle engines echoed through the streets but didn’t drown out louder, passionate chants by the people who attended.
› SouthEast Development Group ends talks with Jacksonville Housing Authority
The owner of the historic Laura Street Trio Downtown says his company is not moving forward on a transaction with the Jacksonville Housing Authority on the multifamily element of his plan to restore and adapt the property. SouthEast Development Group LLC Principal and Managing Director Steve Atkins said in an email April 22 he is considering other options.
› Another national coffee chain expands to Tampa Bay region
Scooter’s Coffee, an Omaha, Nebraska-based chain that operates 450 drive-thru cafes in 23 states, has partnered with multiple Gulf Coast franchisees who will bring the brand to Englewood and Riverview. The expansion comes on the heels of Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee’s announcement that it had entered the Florida market via a deal with franchisees based in the Tampa Bay region.
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