Ocala, FL - Rowell Realty & Auction Co., Inc. announces the Online Only Absolute Auction of the foreclosed historic Seven Sister Inn in Ocala Florida. Bidding begins Tuesday, July 7 and ends Tuesday, July 21. Rowell Realty & Auction Co., Inc., a licensed real estate auction company, has been commissioned to sell at public online auction the bank foreclosed assets of the historic Seven Sister Inn Bed and Breakfast in Ocala, Florida. The auction will consist of two historic Victorian homes and the contents of each. The online-only auction event of these properties begins Tuesday, July 7 and ends on Tuesday, July 21 with all bidding being conducted at online at RowellAuctions.com. The public will have two opportunities to preview the property during open houses scheduled on July 11th and July 18th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The absolute auction is being conducted on behalf of First Coast Community Bank, which foreclosed the property on April 7th.

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Tallahassee, FL - Ash Williams, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of the Florida State Board of Administration (SBA) announced the launch of the Florida Growth Fund today. The Florida Growth Fund initiative is one result of the Florida Technology and Growth Act signed by Governor Crist in May 2008. The act allows the SBA to invest up to 1.5% of Florida Retirement System Pension Fund (FRS) assets in technology and growth enterprises that have significant presence in Florida. Technology and growth investments include, but are not limited to, space technology, aerospace and aviation engineering, computer technology, renewable energy, and medical and life sciences.

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Central Florida - The US and Cuba have been talking and many Florida businesses think its a good thing. If trade and travel open between the US and Cuba, Florida ports, airports and businesses would prosper. According to TravelCubaNow.com, Ending the Cuban Embargo Benefits Florida’s Economy:

The state of Florida may have the most to gain from ending the Cuban embargo. The southern most point of the U.S., Key West, Florida is within a hundred miles of Cuba. Florida’s ports would benefit from the large amounts of cargo that would be shipped to Cuba. The ports would also benefit as many early travelers to Cuba would opt to cruise there since hotel facilities do not yet exist to accommodate tourists bound for this new destination.

Cape Canaveral, FL - Florida has many attractions and places to visit. Placesaroundflorida.com offers in-depth information on the most popular locations and events Florida has to offer, including Florida beaches, Amusement parks, towns with hotels and restaurants, etc. PlacesAroundFlorida.com helps visitors find Florida destinations before their trip begins by offering a comprehensive Florida travel guide.

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Tampa, FL - Business Software Alliance runs national “whistleblower” radio ad campaign in Tampa, Florida. Software audit defense firm, Scott & Scott, offers 4 tips to avoid common mistakes in software licensing audits. Scott & Scott, LLP, Dallas based law and technology services firm, report that the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has targeted Tampa in its national “Know it, Report it, Reward it” whistleblower campaign, based on statistics from TNS Media’s AdScope. The BSA, a global software industry group funded by big name companies, including Apple, Adobe, Microsoft, and Autodesk, placed 72 ads in a 7 week period on Tampa radio stations offering informants, usually disgruntled employees, up to $1 Million in cash for anonymous software piracy tips.

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