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› Sarasota School Board approves agreement with AI-powered writing program, new positions
At a matinee meeting of the Sarasota School Board, the board approved various new and revised job descriptions in addition to a new collaboration with an artificial intelligence-powered education program to improve writing skills. The board approved an agreement with PackBack, a computer-based program that uses AI to help students improve their writing and critical thinking skills while also aiding instructors in grading and coaching.
› Here are Orlando's best restaurants, as named by Fodor's Travel guide
Fodor's Travel has named its list of the 10 best restaurants in Orlando — and the news rankings from the El Segundo, California-based travel guide company include a challenge to those visiting the City Beautiful to set aside any preconceived notions about its culinary scene.
› Texas company buys 75-employee Southwest Florida-based engineering firm
A Texas engineering and consulting services company has acquired GradyMinor, a civil engineering firm with two Southwest Florida offices and 75 employees. San Antonio-based Pape-Dawson Engineers is the new owner of the Bonita Springs-based firm, according to a statement. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
› Miami needs $5 billion to fight flooding
Miami’s new stormwater master plan prioritizes $600 million in near-term infrastructure improvements and anticipates over $5 billion will be needed to shore up the city against flooding and achieve long-term resiliency goals. After extensive research evaluating areas subject to extreme flooding, the City of Miami recently updated its stormwater master plan.
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