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Forbes’ List Of The Best Companies To Work For In Florida

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Forbes has put out their list of the best companies to work for in Florida. There are some Florida based companies and some national ones too. Forbes surveyed 70,000 workers of companies to ask them a variety of questions. Here is how the survey works, “Participants were asked if they would recommend their employer to others, and to evaluate their employer based on working conditions, diversity, compensation packages, potential for development, company image and more. Participants also assessed employers beyond their own.”

Some of the companies that made the Top 20 list of the best companies to work for in Florida are Florida based. Sarasota Memorial Hospital came in #4 on the list. 7,000 people are employed by the hospital and obviously people love working for the hospital. Other Florida based companies in the Top 20 are: Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa), Publix (Lakeland) and Palm Beach County. The rest of the Top 20 are not based in Florida. Check out the Top 20 below.

The Top 20 Companies To Work For In Florida

  1. NASA
  2. Costco Wholesale
  3. Google
  4. Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  5. Microsoft
  6. Cisco Systems
  7. Fidelity Investments
  8. Capital One
  9. Hilton Worldwide Holdings
  10. Delta Air Lines
  11. Lockheed Martin
  12. IKEA
  13. Moffitt Cancer Center
  14. Loews Hotels
  15. Navy Federal Credit Union
  16. Publix
  17. Palm Beach County
  18. Johnson & Johnson
  19. Siemens
  20. Mayo Clinic

So, if you are looking for a new job you may want to look at one of the companies on the list. The employees that were surveyed gave high marks to the company that they work for.

[SOURCE: WFLA]

 

 

Florida Has 2 Of The Most Beautiful Bridges In The Country

According to Infrastructure Report Card, there are 617,000 bridges in the United States. Outlets such as Attractions of America and Mr. Hudson have each come up with lists of the most beautiful bridges. Two of them call Florida home.

A bridge can be a historical landmark in addition to a pathway that connects communities. Certain bridges, like the Golden Gate in San Francisco, draw thousands of tourists each year. People plan trips around visiting this site and taking in its incredible views. Unsurprisingly, the Golden Gate Bridge is either #1 or #2 on each of the aforementioned lists.

The bridge that it shares the top spot with is famous for its ability to walk or bike over. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan via six lanes. Many charity-driven bike rides also cross here as it offers unique perspectives into New York City without any tollways.

Florida Bridges

In Florida, American Road and Transportation lists over 12,000 bridges in the Sunshine State (though not all of them are in functional condition). There are two however, that stand above the rest. One is architecturally astounding. The other feels like a gateway into a mysterious paradise.

“American bridges are often designed with looks to match their engineering ingenuity,” Mr. Hudson explains.

What’s fascinating about bridges in America, is they are constructed of different materials and serve different purposes. For example, the final and tenth selection in Attractions of America’s feature is the Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. This is a foot traffic bridge that is only 45 feet long. It allows visitors to walk 105 feet above the Lower Multnomah Falls cascade

Let’s take a look at the two most beautiful bridges in Florida.

 

  • Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa

    Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.

    Sunshine Skyway Bridge crossing Tampa Bay in Florida with a beach in the foreground.

    Getty Images

  • Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys

    This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It’s a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, “the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys.” In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.

    Overseas Highway Seven Mile Bridge Traffic at Sunrise, Florida Keys

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.

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