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  Miami’s Freedom Tower hosts swearing in ceremony on the Fourth of July

  Hundreds of new U.S. citizens will take the Oath of Allegiance at a special Fourth of July naturalization ceremony at the historic Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.
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  Sports apparel

  Miami-based Trunx is working out

  Trunx is less than a year old but is carving out a niche among CrossFit participants.

• CRUISE FERRY

  Start date for Bimini ship still unknown

  Officials with PortMiami and the county sang the praises of a new casino boat and cruise ferry in a press release Wednesday afternoon, but one key element was still missing: when passengers will be able to use it.

• Maritime safety organization adopts more cruise safety policies

  The International Maritime Organization has adopted the final batch of safety measures recommended by the Cruise Lines International Association.

• REAL ESTATE

  Ex-Royal Palm developer pleads guilty in bank-fraud case

  A once-hot developer in South Florida’s condo-hotel boom pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to commit bank fraud in Georgia.
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  Technology

  Tech developers: Battle Hack Miami needs you

  Miami is one of 10 cities worldwide selected for PayPal’s Battle Hack competition with a $100,000 grand prize.

• FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

  Averted disaster sparks probe

  Frightened passengers, as well as the feds, are demanding answers after a Spirit Airlines jet had to take a sharp dive to avoid a skydiving plane.
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  WORK/LIFE BALANCING ACT

  Issues surround Bring Your Own Device movement

  Concerns with using personal devices for business purposes range from expectations of personal privacy to how to control security breaches.

• Tourism bureau kicks off sixth annual Miami Spa Month

  Seeking to drive business to Miami-Dade hotel spas, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is once again organizing Miami Spa Month.

• BankUnited to take more space in Miami Lakes

  BankUnited said Tuesday that it has signed a lease with the Graham Companies to add 20,000 square feet to its Miami Lakes corporate headquarters. BankUnited’s current complex occupies five buildings in the Miami Lakes Business Park West and 120,672 square feet.
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  REAL ESTATE

  U.S. home prices rise in May by most in 7 years

  U.S. home prices jumped 12.2 percent in May from a year ago, the most in seven years. The increase suggests the housing recovery is strengthening.
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  PROPERTY TAXES

  Miami-Dade tax roll up 3.39 percent

  While most municipalities in Miami-Dade County posted growth in their property-tax rolls for 2013, a few areas continue to struggle
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  South Florida companies protect your assets from storms

  From making hurricane fabric and shutters to providing boat protection and even concrete domes, South Florida companies have made a business of protecting your assets.
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  Small Business Makeover

  Tutoring company learns how to grow

  Carlos Delgado sought a makeover to help him grow his two-man tutoring business into a larger company.

• INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

  Vatican bank director, deputy resign amid scandal

  Allegations of money laundering and other financial transgressions are being investigated.

• JOBS

  Eurozone unemployment hits a record 12.1 percent in May

  The 17 nations that make up the eurozone continued to struggle against their longest-ever recession.

• PHARMACEUTICALS

  Noven wins FDA approval for first non-hormonal drug to treat menopausal symptoms

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new, non-hormonal medication for treating hot flashes and night sweats in women that was developed by Miami-based Noven Pharmaceuticals.

• WALL STREET

  U.S. stocks advance as stimulus concerns fade

  Investor optimism returned on the first day of the third quarter, and all the major U.S. stock indexes had gains.

• GAY MARRIAGE

  Business boost expected after high-court rulings

  Economists say the twin decisions by the Supreme Court could be a boon to state and federal coffers, and grant financial benefits to married gay couples.

• Travel agency network offering parking perk for some cruises

  A Fort Lauderdale-based travel agent franchise network is sweetening the deal for some cruise passengers with the promise of free parking.

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