Miami, FL - The 69th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami cruises into town February 11-15, 2010, where new and experienced boaters from throughout the world can gather in one place to view, board and buy the best the boating industry has to offer. With special deals on everything from sportfishers, sailboats and mega-yachts to engines and the newest electronics, the 2010 Miami International Boat Show is the ideal place to shop, save and enhance every boating experience.

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With Miami only 590 nautical miles from Haiti, its no surprise Florida is playing a large role in the Haitian earthquake relief effort. Many Florida emergency service teams are helping in the relief like the Miami Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue Team which has been sent to Haiti. According to sflcn.com:

A team of 80 rescuers representing South Florida Task Force 2 departed for Haiti today as part of an international response to the devastating earthquake, which struck the nation’s capital of Port-au-Prince.

Outpouring of Floridian Financial Support

Floridians are giving in record numbers to support the Haitian relief efforts, according to gofbw.com:

“Our people stepped up to the challenge,” Hughes reported. By Wednesday, Jan. 20, the congregation had given $158,000 including $35,000 in cash during the church’s seven weekend worship services–nearly double the church’s weekly offering receipts.

How can you help?

The following links can take you to worthy organizations:
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Salvation Army
Care
Feed the Children
Doctors Without Borders
UNICEF (1-800-4UNICEF)
Save the Children
The International Rescue Committee

The Oasis of the Seas is the largest ship in the world at 1187 feet, a beam of 208 feet and can sleep, feed and entertain 5,400 passengers on 16 guest decks. The ship sails from the largest terminal in the world at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

The Carnival Dream is the newest Port Canaveral Cruise Ship. The cruise liner is Carnival’s largest to date at 1,004 feet and a beam of 158 feet. The Dream has 13 guest decks and can accommodate 3,646 passengers.

The two new super-size cruise ships are sailing at a time when the economy is just starting to rebound and consumers are feeling better about spending, adding more capacity to a cruise market that has already discounted fares.

Miami, FL - Sedano’s Supermarkets, the number one Hispanic retailer in the United States, announced today that it will acquire three Albertsons supermarket locations in Central Florida. This acquisition marks Sedano’s Supermarkets’ first expansion beyond its South Florida headquarters and brings the total number of stores to 33 in Florida.

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Comprehensive Addiction Rehabilitation Education (C.A.R.E.) in North Palm Beach Florida has been seeing more cases of addiction that fall out of the mainstream of drug rehab. Today they are announcing a slew of relapse prevention programs geared towards Internet Addiction, Internet Gambling (an aside from their renowned Gambling Addiction Program), compulsive shopping and sex addiction.

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Miami, FL - The National Football League and ESPN will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with a series of special events surrounding the New York Jets at Miami Dolphins Monday Night Football game on Monday, October 12 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN Deportes). The game is the signature event of the NFL’s “Fútbol Americano” initiative celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and a major component of ESPN’s campaign and programming efforts on ESPN Deportes recognizing the accomplishments of Hispanics in the world of sports.

Plans for Hispanic Heritage Month were announced today at a press conference by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, ESPN President George Bodenheimer, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and Grammy award-winning singer Marc Anthony.

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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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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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