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Miami-based Combine Motor Works is looking to partner with the right auto manufacturer to help bring the Combine 4.0 automobile into...

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Have you ever attended a Sports Combine, or even know what a Combine is? Well if your answer is no, don't worry you soon will, maybe even have your own Combine, Combine automobile that is. Combine Motor Works, Inc., a Miami based company, is now looking to partner with the right auto manufacturer to help bring the Combine 4.0 auto into reality.

Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival comes to Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012

TAVARES, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- If you've always wanted a close-up view of a boat like James Bond's or an exciting ride in a seaplane, cruise over to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012. Those are just a couple of the highlights planned for the 25th anniversary of the largest antique and classic boat show on America's East Coast.

Florida’s ThePeoplesVote adds George Jensen, Jr., former USA Technologies Founder as Board Member

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- ThePeoplesVote.com is pleased to announce that George Jensen, Jr., current President and CEO of Jensen Expansion Capital, Inc. has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Jensen will be advising the company on strategic planning and long term expansion, and will also be investing in the company.

Fort Lauderdale’s Second Street Capital to Provide Funding for Small Local Businesses, Real Estate and Export Trade

VERO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Second Street Capital, Inc. (SSCI), a publicly traded company, that suffered through the housing and credit crises beginning in 2007, has recently begun the process of recapitalizing and will soon begin operating as a specialty finance company, providing working capital to small and medium size local businesses and entrepreneurs. SSCI is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale; however, Jack Rodgers, Maria Caldarone, and Laura Camisa all members of the management team will operate from a Vero Beach office.

Fla. Gov. Scott and Colt’s Manufacturing Co. Announce New Jobs Coming to Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Today, Colt's Manufacturing Co. LLC announced its commitment to create 63 jobs in Osceola County for its new regional headquarters and product manufacturing center.

Florida breaks through 100,000 Jobs Barrier

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- New job creation and unemployment numbers were released this month showing unemployment down from 10.6 percent last month and 12 percent in December, to 10.3 percent October.

Statement from Florida Governor Rick Scott on Failed Deficit Reduction Talks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- It is unfortunate that after months of debate the congressional 'super committee' charged with finding $1.2 trillion in budget savings failed to make the difficult choices needed to begin fixing our nation’s out of control debt.

Calton, Inc. (CTON.PK) announced today that The Company has raised $600,000 in a private offering of Common Stock

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., /Florida Newswire/ -- Calton, Inc. (CTON.PK / PINK:CTON) announced today that The Company has raised $600,000 in a private offering of Common Stock and The Company's corporate name has been changed to Second Street Capital, Inc.

Florida’s BCA continues to grow its business loan alternative financing program to accommodate merchants in need of fast financing

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- As banks continue to place strict requirements on business loans for small businesses and merchants, BCA (BusinessCashAdvance.com) continues to grow its business loan alternative financing program to accommodate merchants in need of fast financing.

Leading Internet provider of point of sale supplies, POSPaper.com adds 2 new distribution centers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The leading Internet provider of paper rolls and other point-of-sale (POS) supplies, POSPaper, announced this week that it is opening two additional distribution centers in Dallas and Chicago. They are expected to open in mid-November of this year.

Delray Beach Florida’s Hair Spa Dance is a unique combination of hair salon, spa and dance studio

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Hair Spa Dance's Grand Opening November 19, 2011 will feature: music, food, and 50 percent off all our products and services, dance shows, multiple vendors, and many prizes. Hair Spa Dance is a unique combination of hair salon/spa and dance studio.

Spodak Dental Group Honored as Finalist Among Health Care CEOs in South Florida

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dr. Craig Spodak, of Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach, FL, was recently honored by the South Florida Business Journal as a finalist among health care CEOs in South Florida. Leading health care professionals across Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties gathered to honor local organizations that are making a positive impact in their industry and community.

Sage ERP X3 added to Miami’s Southeast Computer Solutions service portfolio

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Southeast Computer Solutions (SCS), a Miami-based consulting firm specializing in Sage software solutions, announced today it has added Sage ERP X3 to its product portfolio which also includes Sage ERP MAS 90 and 200, Sage ERP MAS 500, Sage ERP Accpac, Sage Abra, Sage SalesLogix, and SageCRM.

American Cancer Society and CMI Co-Present at The Market Research Event 2011

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire/ -- Bill Salokar, vice president of business development at CMI, a full-service marketing research company, and Kimberly Cason, senior consultant at American Cancer Society, will share important research insights from the American Cancer Society's highly successful 'More Birthdays' campaign.

Presentations for Southern Arc Minerals and New Zealand Energy Corp coming to Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- From October 12 to 14, Southern Arc Minerals (TSX-V:SA) and New Zealand Energy Corp. (TSX-V:NZ) will be making corporate presentations to the South Florida financial community.

Hosted by LDV Capital Management, Enerplus Corporation to visit Stock and Bond Club of South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Effective October 13, 2011, Enerplus Corporation (NYSE: ERF) will make corporate presentations to the South Florida financial community, including the 46 year old Stock and Bond Club of South Florida.

Tickets Still Available for Judds’ Final Florida Stop, Oct. 15, 2011

LADY LAKE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Tickets starting at $35 are still available to see award-winning country-music mother and daughter legends Naomi and Wynonna Judd take their final Central Florida bow on the Last Encore Tour, October 15, 2011, as they headline The Grand Oaks Festival featuring The Judds, according to Alliance Healthcare Foundation President Ted Williams.

CCMC Inc partners with technology service provider COCC

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- CCMC Inc., the leading provider of automated interfaces for the financial industry, announced an agreement with COCC, the seventh largest technology service provider in the U.S., to provide ccmcBridge connecting their next generation core processing system with the industry's leading loan origination systems.

New ‘Sky Ball League’ Begins Airing Championship Games in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Sky Ball League, the exciting next generation coed pro sport, begins airing the first of the two-part Tournament of Champions this weekend on Fox Sport Florida, Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. This is the culmination of Sky Ball League's first season.

Florida Tampa Dragons Take on Los Angeles 405s in New Pro Sky Ball League Semi-Finals

TAMPA, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- The Tampa Dragons, a new team in the up-and-coming national Sky Ball League, can be seen battling the Los Angeles 405's in the Sky Ball League semi-finals (previously taped in L.A.) airing August 20 and 27, 2011 in Florida on the Fox Sports Network, on WTVT-13 in Tampa and on DIRECTV nationwide.