At least four Florida companies approved for ferry service to Cuba

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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/tourism/fl-havana-ferry-approval-20150505-story.html

For the first time in five decades, the U.S. is allowing ferry service between Florida and Cuba.

At least four companies said they were notified Tuesday of approvals by the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments, the first since Washington imposed a trade embargo on Cuba.

Licensed were Havana Ferry Partners of Fort Lauderdale, Baja Ferries of Miami, United Caribbean Lines Florida of Greater Orlando and Airline Brokers Co. of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Stilt dancers Havana

Cuban stilt dancers entertain tourists and residents on a street in Old Havana.
(Doreen Hemlock / Sun Sentinel)

A Treasury spokeswoman confirmed approval of ferry licenses but would not say how many were