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The West Palm Beach area's most prominent industries include construction, agriculture and tourism. |
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Boca, like so many South Florida locales, was once a major player in the theme park game. Back in the 1950s, the town was home to Africa U.S.A., a compound devoted to wildlife from the Dark Continent. On 300 acres, jungle vegetation and water features were installed, and native animals were collected from Africa and shipped to Florida to live in a natural, cageless environment. |
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Jacksonville's deep-water port is the 14th largest in the U.S. and handles shipments from around the globe. |
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