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How COVID-19 might change the insurance market

By Anita Byer COVID-19 will change our world in many ways, some good and some bad. The same holds true for the insurance marketplace. While in the midst of the

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Six-foot social distancing advice may not be enough

CDC social distancing guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic recommend people stay six feet apart, but research by Florida Atlantic University indicates that may not be enough. The FAU researchers found

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Searching for clarity amid market volatility

By Mason Williams Markets have completed a round trip since mid-February when the Coronavirus pandemic started to spread around the globe.  The U.S. equity markets fell over 30% from their

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South Florida Congressman fights Chinese live animal markets

U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Tamarac) has added his voice to a chorus calling for an end to so-call “wet markets” in China. Hastings and U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-Sarasota) sent

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Industrial sector is rare commercial real estate bright spot

The industrial sector appears to be the only asset class in commercial real estate poised to weather a devastating downturn caused by the coronavirus, said Rebel Cole, Ph.D., a finance professor in

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Study Lounge goes virtual before opening

The Study Lounge is going virtual with mini tutoring sessions and offering 10 tips on distance learning in advance of its planned opening this summer at the Delray Marketplace. The

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Paycheck Protection Program runs out of money

The Small Business Administration has stopped processing Paycheck Protection Program loan applications after approving 1.3 million loans and hitting its $349 billion cap, CNBC is reporting. “By law, the SBA

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Major South Florida airports get $378 million in funds

Federal grants to support airports will provide $207 million for Miami International Airport, $135 million for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and $36 million for Palm Beach International Airport, the Federal

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The struggle to get government funds

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida shares the experiences of Jimmie Harrison, owner of Frank & Jimmie’s Propeller and partner in FJ Propeller Miami, Neptune Boat Lifts, and Neptune

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goPuff delivery service launches in South Florida

Delivery service goPuff, known for its motto of “order in seconds, delivered in minutes,” has launched in Fort Lauderdale and is hiring in Miami. The company has announced plans to

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Why the construction industry is essential amid pandemic

By Peter Dyga You may not think highly of construction workers and you may not even see the “essential” nature of what contractors do. But think about this; everything you

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South Florida Navy corpsman helps out on USNS Mercy

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Dane Chambers of Fort Lauderdale is among the service members helping the public aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy. The Mercy deployed from San Diego to

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