Live Updates: 16 Dead and Millions Without Power as Hurricane Milton Slams Florida’s Gulf Coast

*Editors Note: This story has been updated from its initial version published on October 6. Meetings Today is following this developing story

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Flooded Street During Hurricane Irma in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida Is Bursting With New Hotel and Meeting Space Projects

The booming hotel and resort industry is enjoying an especially fruitful time in Florida, with an explosion of new infrastructure and updates to

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Florida’s Rooftop Bars Serve Up Top-Shelf Event Receptions

Events and receptions at rooftop bars and restaurants are one of the hottest trends in the meetings industry, with new hotels boasting about their

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Florida Is Still Riding a Record Wave of New Developments

A continuous stream of new developments, picture-perfect weather and a prolific amount of convention space and meetings hotels make Florida one of

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Central East Florida boasts a bevy of unexpected attractions

Space and speed, and the attractions they inspire–the Kennedy Space Center and Daytona International Speedway–are the dynamic duo of

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Recent openings, upgrades and renovations in Northeast Florida (2013)

Amelia Island The Amelia Hampton Inn at the Beach

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12 One-of-a-Kind Group Experiences in Florida (That Aren’t Theme Parks)

So, you’ve done beach Olympics, theme parks and

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Zoom In: Q&A With Ken Lawson // VISIT FLORIDA CEO

How will your time at the Department of Business Professional Regulation (DPBR) translate in your new role with VISIT FLORIDA?For six years, I ran

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Key Notes: Bright Horizons (2014 Florida Supplement)

With meetings, conventions and incentives business on the rise, a wealth of new developments in destinations throughout the state and new

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Going Local - Central West Florida

Marianne Groenings, Manager, Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe, Bradenton The Ringling Museum of Art is always a favorite because they

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Florida’s destination experts speak about the future of meetings

What will the future bring to the various regions of Florida and what are some of the trends regarding meetings in those areas? We spoke with the

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These 7 Florida Chefs Draw Menu Inspiration from Their Roots

The success behind some of Florida’s most popular group dining spots are inspired by the stories of their

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Why Northeast Florida Is a Playground for Outdoor Group Adventure

Recently I was a guest of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors

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Revamp Awaits Newly Purchased Florida Resort

DUCK KEY, Fla.Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI) announced that it has acquired the Hawks Cay Resort, the largest destination resort in the

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Florida’s Palm Beach and Treasure Coast tempt groups

Standard Oil magnate Henry Flagler discovered Florida in search of an idyllic spot for his beloved wife to recover from her ailing health. When he

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Wildlife is An Integral Part of Events In the Florida Keys

One of the most welcoming, laid-back spots on the U.S. map, the Florida Keys are known for a thriving population of “Conchs”—

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Florida Hotel Chefs Source Meal Ingredients In-House

Florida is known for its orange groves, but there’s so much more growing throughout the state, and even in hotel backyards.  The Sunshine State’

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Four Florida attractions perfect for short excursions

In a hurry? Attendees don't have to miss out. Several gardens, museums and vibrant piers are perfect for short excursions. The following attractions

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Groups take flight in Central Florida with exciting aerial attractions

Central Florida is no ordinary meeting destination, and neither are its team-building options. In a place where you can host a group breakfast in

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New Hotels and Attractions Drive Meetings to Northeast Florida

Northeast Florida—also known as Florida’s First Coast—is made up of such dynamic destinations as Jacksonville on the great St.

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