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Sol Melia to open resort in Punta Cana Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:29 am

Sol Melia Vacation Club, the Orlando time-share subsidiary of Solia Melia Hotels & Resorts, will open a new project in the Dominican Republic in December.

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Enzian to unveil Eden Bar Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:21 am

A new outdoor bar and restaurant is slated to open Oct. 18 at the Enzian Theater.

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Liberty opens Value Place in Panhandle Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:15 am

Liberty Lodging, a franchisee subsidiary of Liberty Investments in Maitland, plans to open its 14th Value Place extended stay hotel in Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle.

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Embry-Riddle program recognized Thursday, 16 October 2008, 10:02 am

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s worldwide campus program has received the 2008 Saba customer excellence award for best overall academic deployment.

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Keiser University impact pegged at $542M Thursday, 16 October 2008, 9:55 am

Keiser University has a $542 million impact on Florida's economy, according to a report commissioned by the school.

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2 named to Burnham Institute board Thursday, 16 October 2008, 9:40 am

Trustees of the Burnham Institute for Medical Research approved the appointment of two additional Orlando area residents to its board of trustees.

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Southwest posts 3Q loss on fuel hedges Thursday, 16 October 2008, 8:58 am

The fuel hedges that have made Southwest Airlines the most financially successful carrier in the past year drove the company to a loss in the third quarter, the company said Thursday. (LUV)

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Track star gets post at running retailer Thursday, 16 October 2008, 7:39 am

Track Shack Inc. has hired a former Winter Park High School national track champion as its chief operating officer.

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JetBlue set to begin flights to Colombia Thursday, 16 October 2008, 7:24 am

JetBlue Airways has announced that it will start flying between Bogota, Colombia, and Orlando beginning Jan. 29, finally initiating a daily service that had been expected to start this year, but was delayed, partly because of the economic turmoil afflicting the airline industry.

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Airport OKs fee hikes for off-site parking Thursday, 16 October 2008, 7:12 am

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority on Wednesday approved new drop-off rules and an increase of fees that will particularly impact off-site parking companies.