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Florida’s state and local tax structure makes Florida an excellent place to be an affluent retiree or a wealthy investor, but not so great for working families or young couples starting out.
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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation will present noted ocean explorer, educator, and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau as speaker for the 8th annual Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture on Feb. 6 at the Sanibel Community House. Cousteau's lecture will be a multimedia presentation drawing from more than 70 years of exploration.
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