Wage growth in Sunshine State holds steady amid economfic uncertainties
Maintaining consistent growth the past four months, Florida workers who kept their job for at least 12 months saw their wages increase by 4.5% year-over-year since July of last year, according to new data from ADP Pay Insights. The median annual salary for job-stayers in Florida this July was $52,800. The Sunshine State ranked around middle-of-the-pack among U.S. states that saw wage growth among job-stayers, clocking in at No. 24. More from the Jacksonville Business Journal.
Gas prices plunge by double digits in Florida
As of Monday, Aug. 4, the cost of gas is down about 15 cents a gallon in Florida and in the area, according to AAA and fuel-monitoring service GasBuddy. Prices are about 15 cents lower from a month ago and more than 50 cents lower than than a year ago. Most areas of Florida have dropped below $3 a gallon. North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas. More from the Miami Herald.
ABOTA Jacksonville receives national award
The Jacksonville Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates received the 2024 National Chapter of the Year Award for the fourth time. The award was presented July 12 at the ABOTA Summer Conference to recognize the accomplishments of the chapter and its members for their work on ABOTA programming. It is the second national award in the past four years and the fourth time the local group has been recognized as best in the nation, joining 1997, 2004 and 2020. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Bloomin’ Brands names new CFO in c-suite shakeup
Bloomin’ Brands Inc., parent company to the Outback Steakhouse brand, has named new leaders of its finance, human resources, and Bonefish Grill divisions, among other executive changes, the company said Monday. The Tampa, Fla.-based company, which also owns the Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar brands, said the appointments were “designed to build capability to support the company’s ongoing business turnaround,” which is focused on the Outback brand. More from the Nation's Restaurant News.
Lake County and Greater Orlando Sports Commission extend partnership
Lake County and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission proudly announced a five-year contract extension, continuing the successful partnership that began in 1996. The agreement extends the collaboration through 2030, reinforcing a shared commitment to growing sports tourism in the region. Over the past five years, the partnership has driven a significant number of hotel room night stays annually, underscoring Lake County’s status as a premier destination for championship-caliber events. More from Leesburg News.
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Business Profile
Hoffmann Family's new Naples boutique a step toward national expansion, says matriarch
Jerri Hoffmann, matriarch of the Hoffmann Family of Cos., is opening the second location of The Augusta Clothing Co., this one in Naples. The company believes there is a market to expand the chain and sees Colorado as a potential for a third store.
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Out of the Box
Florida's weirdest places to eat
From alien-themed taco joints to places offering beer-can chicken and moonshine cocktails, these unique restaurants are beloved by locals and visitors alike and totally worth a road trip. So if you are craving swamp-side frog legs, year-round Christmas decorations or just a laugh with your lunch, hit the highway -- the wackiest places to eat in Florida are calling.
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