Baby Lemurs | Guide Dog Puppy | Persian Cats Adopted: FL Good News

FLORIDA — Four endangered baby lemurs born on reserve, a Southeastern Guide Dog puppy raised by hospital administrators, Persian cats who inherited fortune adopted.

See these good news stories and more from this week's Florida Patch sites.

FL Saw Largest Influx Of New Residents

Compared to other U.S. states, Florida saw the largest increase in new residents over the past 15 months, a new report shows.

$1M Florida Lottery Prize Claimed

A Sarasota woman claimed a $1 million prize playing the $5 Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.

Endangered Lemurs Born

The Lemur Conservation Foundation in Myakka City recently welcomed four lemur infants representing three endangered species.

Cats That Inherited Fortune Adopted

A South Tampa owner stipulated in her will that her Persian cats remain in her mansion after her death. A judge says they need new homes.

Hospital Admins Raise Guide Dog Puppy

A Southeastern Guide Dog puppy named Skipper is being raised by leaders at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

New Topgolf Opens

The new Topgolf opening in St. Petersburg has 102 outdoor, climate-controlled hitting bays and a sports bar and restaurant.

Tampa Bay Restaurants Honored

The awards honor the world's best restaurants for wine.

Condo Sale Record Set

The two-story penthouse at Epoch in downtown Sarasota sold for $11.15M, the most expensive condo sale in Sarasota, Manatee, reports said.

Critically Ill Boy Sworn In As Cop

A critically ill New Jersey boy visiting FL with his family was sworn in as an honorary Sarasota police officer, Make-A-Wish said.

Sprouts Grocery Store Opens

A new Sprouts grocery store is opening in the Bradenton area this week. The grand opening will take place Friday.

Former Foster Child Receives Home

Falana Shannon received the keys to the final home to be built in a Habitat for Humanity community in Lealman.