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The United States has extradited a former executive of an Italian marine hose manufacturer to face price-fixing charges in what the Justice Department said was its first extradition on antitrust charges.   Romano Pisciotti, a former executive with Italy's Parker ITR SRL, was extradited from Germany and arrived in Miami on Thursday to face a...

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It took a 300-page hedge fund report to tell Olive Garden that they had a big problem—there's no salt in the pasta. "Shockingly," says the report, "Olive Garden no longer salts the water it uses to boil the pasta, merely to get a longer warranty on its pots." Shocking indeed. The Italian word for pasta that lacks salt—"sciocca"—also means "si...

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Antonello Pileggi has been elected President of the Miami Scientific Italian Community (MSIC). Officers of the MSIC will be Vice President Fabio De Furia (Consorzio Roma Ricerche), Secretary Alessia Fornoni (Director and Chair of the Peggy and Harold Katz Family Drug Discovery Center at the University of Miami) and Treasurer Ant...

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Doris Italian Market and Bakery, recently began construction on its sixth and largest specialty supermarket in North Palm Beach. Located in the Village of North Palm Beach, the 22,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open in the fall and will be the independent chain's second in Palm Beach County.   The residential community, which is...

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by Jill Zima Borski The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada features The Rose Tattoo for November's Midweek Matinees. Movies are shown in the new state-of-the-art 4K theater on the first Wednesday of each month. This first year will feature movies made in or about the Keys, and will include a historical introduction by the Di...

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Just in time for the Holiday shopping season Italian lingerie brand Cosabella launch its first over outlet shop in South Miami. "The Cosabella Cut Sobe" is the first ever outlet store by the brand. Customers can shop Cosabella's colorful and classic collection at 40% off & more. Visit the "The Cosabella Cut Sobe" 7 days a week at 760 Ocean Driv...

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Italico Aviation, an Italy-based airplane maker, announced plans Dec. 4 to open a manufacturing plant at Kissimmee Gateway Airport.The company will create 22 jobs paying $61,000 when it opens next year and 55 positions during the next four years.Italico Aviation USA got approval from the state, county and city for incentives worth $842,179, which i...

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When I visited The Dove III last week, Chef John Mattiello was getting ready for Easter. Three meaty lamb shanks seasoned with salt, pepper and rosemary snapped and crackled in a heavy skillet. The chef works quickly. As the meat browned, he chopped several carrots, a couple of big onions and celery.   He tossed the veget...

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United Colors of Benetton has gone local. The newly renovated store in Miami's South Beach is decorated in tropical hues, turquoise, pink, mauve, grass green and gray. A neon sign outside the store reads Benetton South Beach and signage inside refers to the store by its new name. As we read in wwd.com, a Benetton spokesman said that this is the mos...

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Cape Coral citizens may no longer have to cross the river to enjoy dinner theater thanks to a joint venture between a local club and an acting troupe. The Cape Coral Italian American Club and the Sand Flea Players have partnered to present two productions in the coming months, with future shows planned depending on the response from the community....

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