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FLORIDA REPUBLICANS

Charming ex-GOP official a symbol of party's troubles

The former executive director of the Florida GOP was known as a charmer, but his generous salary has become an example of state party excesses.
PORT EVERGLADES

Port Everglades reaches environmentally friendly agreement with county and state

Broward and state officials have reached a deal to allow Port Everglades to proceed with its $2 billion expansion plans.
THE KEYS

Key Largo gets some wood rats back

Seven Key Largo wood rats -- from a kinder, gentler rodent strain than the one humans abhor -- were released into their only known home.
REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA

Florida GOP money transfers raise questions

The flow of money in and out of the Republican Party of Florida is leading to debate over whether state campaign finance laws ensure transparency.
BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward school officials to review grading rules

The Broward school district will examine its grading policy for prekindergarten through grade 12.
TALLAHASSEE

Alex Sink publicly scolds Florida's top financial regulator

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink lambasted the state's top financial regulator at the Cabinet meeting Tuesday for not aggressively pursing litigation against Bank of America -- her former employer -- for its deal with Merrill Lynch.

Greater Miami Youth Symphony brings music to young people

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The Greater Miami Youth Symphony continues to delight and serve the community through concerts and programs throughout the year.
The Dog Doctor will see you now

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All Key Biscayne residents who bring their furry friends to Island Veterinary Hospital know of Dr. Steve Eastman's distinctive bedside manne... r.
Residents finally return to Miami Beach's Villa Maria complex

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In late 2004, an engineer hired by a prospective buyer declared the building unsafe but members of the community fought to save the building... .