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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, John Lamb, the jazz double bassist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, was born in Vero Beach. Lamb left high school to join the U.S. Air Force as a musician for the military band.

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and now welcome you to our post-Thanksgiving Friday edition, a bit shorter than usual while we join you in enjoying the holiday.

Later today, we'll be sending you a special message featuring our sponsor, Babbel, offering exclusive Black Friday savings on their world-class language learning platform. Ready to transform your language dreams into reality?

Check out the newest trend in real-estate investing with today's sponsor, Pacaso.

Water Release from Lake Okeechobee

The Army Corps of Engineers announced it will begin eastern discharges from Lake Okeechobee on Dec. 7 to lower the lake's level from 16 feet to 11.5 feet as part of what they're calling "Lake Recovery Operations."

The size and proportion of the discharges announced would violate the Corps' newest operating manual, which is supposed to prioritize southern discharges into the Everglades and greatly reduce eastern and western discharges in the process.

The lake's discharges have been directly responsible for the loss of seagrass in Florida's eastern estuaries, which was responsible for the manatee starvation crisis three years ago.

Environmental groups worry that these discharges would do more harm than good in the dry season.

Space Coast Named a ‘Best Place’ to Travel

Florida's Space Coast landed on Condé Nast Traveler's list of "The Best Places to Go in North America & the Caribbean" in 2025.

Lauded for its “soaring rockets and dazzling bioluminescence,” the Space Coast’s 72-mile coastline—from Titusville to Palm Bay—is also listed in the company’s The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025, highlighting destinations worldwide.

The Indian River Lagoon is noted as one of the best places in the U.S. for viewing bioluminescence. During clear-bottom kayak trips, travelers can watch pops of glowing water—the result of millions of tiny light-producing creatures reacting to movement.

➤ Did you miss our donation opportunity yesterday? I checked our revenue numbers last night, and we’re in danger of missing our target for November. If you’ve ever wanted to help The Florida Flyover cover its expenses, this is your chance. I would appreciate your support! – Cole, CEO

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The newest trend in real estate

Forget DIY renovations. Co-ownership could do to real estate what Uber did to taxis.

It’s simple: buyers share ownership of a high-value asset, splitting costs while enjoying all the benefits. And it’s spreading like wildfire – growing 21% per year.

Take vacation homes, for example. They’re expensive to own and vacant most of the year. Co-ownership lets people fully utilize these properties at a fraction of the cost.

Companies like Pacaso are already leading the charge. Through their digital marketplace, users buy, sell, and finance vacation home shares. It’s been a huge success. They’ve already handed keys to 1,500+ happy homeowners, earning Pacaso $100m in gross profits.

And for the first time, everyday investors can own Pacaso stock. Learn more about investing in Pacaso before their share price changes 12/5.

➤ The Miami Dolphins lost their Thanksgiving matchup against the Green Bay Packers, 30-17. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 365 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome Green Bay's dominant first half. (More)

➤ Here are some of the best Black Friday Deals in the Sunshine State. (See List)

➤ Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando will run now through December 20. (Get Tickets)

➤ See why this house in Plantation was among the finalists on the TV show The Great Christmas Light Fight in 2023. (See Photos)

➤ Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami won't reopen this year, but once it was the world's largest holiday theme park, with over 100 rides, games, shows, and attractions until it closed in 2023. (See Video)

➤ Delray Beach plans to have the largest Christmas Tree this year at the 100-foot Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and Yuletide Street Fair. (See Details)

➤ Here’s a list of 20 Christmas traditions you’ll only find in Florida. (See List)

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Top investors are backing this “unlisted” stock

When the team that created Zillow and grew it into a real estate leader starts a new company, investors take note. That’s why top firms like SoftBank and Maveron already invested in Pacaso.

Taking the industry by storm again, Pacaso’s streamlined digital marketplace offers fractional ownership of premier properties, completely revamping a $1.3T market.

This co-ownership approach maximizes demand by minimizing costs and worries. And it’s been a huge hit. Look no further than the 1,500+ happy homeowners across 40 destinations – including their most recent addition, Paris.

With over $100M in gross profits in four years, they’re ready to bring this co-ownership model across the globe. Invest in Pacaso before their share price changes 12/5.

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