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FLORIDA CONNECTED

Brightline broke the record on the stretch from Orlando International Airport and Cocoa, Florida on March 13th, becoming the fastest train in the region. The route to connect South Florida to Orlando is about 90% complete, pending maximum speed and further safety tests. Once transporting passengers, Brightline trains will travel at 2 miles per minute or 125 mph, except on the Orlando Airport-Cocoa stretch on which trains will reduce to 110 mph Traveling from Miami to Orlando on Brightline will be about half-an hour less than by car

Brightline is a high-speed passenger rail service that operates in Florida. It is currently the only privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system in the country. It connects the cities of Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach It will soon connect to Orlando with the Phase II expansion, with plans to serve other cities in Florida and beyond

In addition to its passenger rail service, Brightline has also launched "Brightline Trains & Real Estate" which aims to develop mixed-use real estate projects around its train stations. These developments will include residential, commercial, and retail spaces, making use of the valuable real estate around the stations

Some Top Happenings In Spring

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Beach Polo World Cup Ultra Music Festival

The annual electronic festival returned on March 25 and vibrated until March 26th. Some of the biggest names in the electronic music industry performed across multiple stages with immersive art installations & cutting-edge technology

Back on the sands of Miami Beach with 3 days of world class polo matches with teams around the world competing for the prestigious title. It has also become a social and cultural event, attracting celebrities and VIPs from around the world

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