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European Wax Center Named Top Franchise

AVENTURA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–European Wax Center was today named No. 1 on Inc. magazine’s Top 10 Franchises. The body waxing franchise posted the greatest three-year growth, with a revenue gain of 2,924%. European Wax Center was also ranked No. 82 on the Inc. 500 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The company was listed at No. 7 in its Consumer Products & Services industry. European Wax Center—the world’s leader in comfortable, healthy waxing—offers the Ultimate Wax Exp

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Research Reveals Parents’ Top Concerns about Children’s Mobile Phone Use This Back-to-School Season

VERO BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpectorSoft Corporation today released new data revealing the top concerns voiced by consumers related to their children’s mobile device activity during the 2011 back-to-school season. The SpectorSoft survey, which polled more than 550 users of mobile phone and Internet monitoring software, shows that sexting is the greatest concern reported by parents, as well as how children are still receiving inappropriate text messages and photos. It also shows that many p

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Yolanda Jackson

Represents: Bethune-Cookman ; Edward Waters ; Florida Memorial University Challenges: Historically black schools traditionally are associated with Democratic legislators but received their greatest allocation – more than $12 million – under Republican Govs.

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Fla. budget cutters focus on public employees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida ‘s budget cutters are adhering to what’s known in management accounting circles as the “Willie Sutton rule,” named for the infamous robber once quoted as saying he targeted banks because “that’s where the money is.” The rule holds that the greatest opportunity for cost savings can be found where the most money is spent.

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Former Governor Jeb Bush Celebrates 11 Years of Family Literacy; Unveils New Bush-Authored Children’s Book

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Columba Bush today kick off the 11th Annual Celebration of Reading. They are once again joined in the literacy project by family and supporters who include former First Lady Barbara Bush, former First Lady Laura Bush, bestselling children’s author N.D. Wilson and decorated war veteran Donovan Campbell. “One of the greatest gifts my parents gave me was the opportunity to learn very early in life just how much joy and wisd

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Statement by Jeb Bush and Patricia Levesque on Florida’s 2009-2010 Graduation Rates

Statement by Jeb Bush and Patricia Levesque on Florida’s 2009-2010 Graduation Rates — Thu Nov 18 09:30:33 UTC 2010 Statement by Jeb Bush, Chairman, Foundation for Florida’s Future. “Florida’s rising graduation rates are great news for our state and our students. With the greatest gains coming from Hispanic and African American students, our state continues to be a … about: Chairman Education Florida Department of Education Foundation for Florida Foundation for Florida’s Future Government graduation rates Jeb Bush national leader patricia levesque Patricia Levesque Politics at: Florida Department of Education

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Aprimo Announces Speakers for 2011 Summit, with Best-Selling Author Seth Godin and Celebrity CMO Jeffrey Hayzlett

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aprimo® Inc., a global leader in integrated, on-demand marketing software solutions, today announced the keynote speakers for the Aprimo Marketing Summit 2011, which will take place February 28 – March 2, 2011, in Amelia Island, Florida. The Summit is one of the largest events in the U.S. focusing on the business results that can be achieved with integrated, interactive online marketing technology and will feature keynote addresses from “America’s Greatest Marketer

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Ringling Bros. Circus Takes Tallahassee by Storm

It was a night filled with ooohs and ahhhs as kids of all ages piled into the Leon County civic center for the Greatest Show on Earth.

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