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Legal Elite — Notable Managing Partners

Florida offers plenty of examples of elite leadership traits. Florida has the fastest-growing lawyer population, according to recent data from the American Bar Association. In the past decade, the number of active resident lawyers has grown by approximately 17%, ranking Florida fourth among states in lawyer population. The Florida Bar counts more than 115,000 members statewide. More from Florida Trend.

Florida business establishment remains quiet on property tax amendment

Less than four months before Floridians vote on a proposal to phase out property taxes for homeowners, there’s no organized campaign seeking to move the measure past the 60% vote required for passage. The biggest advocate for property tax relief, Gov. Ron DeSantis, said two weeks ago that he won’t lead any organized effort because the measure the Legislature approved in a special session in June “wasn’t my proposal.” Three groups, most recently a political committee called Floridians for Shared Prosperity, have formed to oppose Amendment 3. Cities and counties would lose $5 billion in tax revenue next year and $10.75 billion by 2031, according to state economists. More from the Florida Phoenix.

What is space jellyfish? Unique rocket launch contrails explained

The “space jellyfish” effect — illuminated rocket exhaust plumes that follow a launch around dawn or dusk — has developed a cult following online. The phenomenon is not dangerous; it occurs when a rocket lifts off in the hours around dawn or dusk and the exhaust plumes are illuminated by the sun just over the horizon. In rare cases, the contrail can transform into another shape — including a heart, as happened in March 2026 and July 2026 in Florida. More from Florida Today.

Florida Airport Seeks Airline Service After 17-Year Gap

Monroe County is seeking to restart commercial air service at Florida Keys Marathon Airport after a nearly 20-year gap, applying for a $1 million federal grant through the Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program. The money would make up part of a roughly $2.5 million minimum revenue guarantee for an airline that opts to start service. The county is looking to partner with United, Delta, or American, and has already begun discussions with American. More from Airline Geeks.

FIFA Fan Festival in Miami draws 600,000 attendees as World Cup shifts to final matches

The FIFA Miami Host Committee says the World Cup Fan Festival at Bayfront Park drew 600,000 attendees over 24 days. The 24-day event has wrapped, but the World Cup experience is continuing across South Florida. More from the South Florida Business Journal.

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