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Hooters Partnering with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida for Cookie Sales
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South Florida Fair to Implement New Procedures this Weekend
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Brightline Breaks Ground On Boca Raton Station Brightline breaks ground on its new Boca Raton station with Kauffman Lynn as the construction manager for the garage and train station. Once completed, the station will be Brightline’s fifth operational in the state, connecting travelers in Boca Raton to Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and soon Orlando. Located on a 1.8-acre site across from Mizner Park and adjacent to the downtown library, Brightline’s Boca station will feature approximately 38,000 square feet of space which will include its signature autonomous MRKT and premium lounge among other station amenities. The station will offer a seamless travel experience through modern technology. Continued on Page 4
FAU Online Programs Move Up In “U.S. News & World Report” Ranking Florida Atlantic University’s online master’s in nursing programs are ranked No. 20 in the nation for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 32 in 2021. In addition, FAU’s online master’s in educational administration and supervision is ranked No. 13 in the nation this year, climbing from No. 19 in last year’s rankings. FAU’s online master’s business programs (non-MBA) also rose to No. 41 in this year’s rankings, up from No. 45 in 2021. For the College of Nursing dean, being ranked in the top 20 is especially meaningful given the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “The recognition of the online master’s in nursing programs we received speaks to the quality of the college’s programs and the dedication of our faculty and staff,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean of FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. “We pride ourselves on educating the next generation of exceptional health care providers that can help our nation in its continued struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.” Continued on Page 14
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