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› Aldi to open its first Miami grocery in June. Here’s how it plans to entice shoppers
Aldi, a German-based discount grocer, has six Miami-Dade locations so it may surprise its fans to know that until shortly the chain has yet to open a location in Miami proper. That changes Thursday, June 15, when Aldi hopes for a lucky seven when it opens its newest store at 3750 S. Dixie Hwy. in Miami, near Coconut Grove’s Day Avenue and Higgs Street.
› Tampa’s ArtsiPhartsi is back in crafty business
It’s hard to tell who’s more excited to see the revival of ArtsiPhartsi — collector-owner Carmen Barkett or the contemporary craft devotees, ecstatic that the gallery is back 16 years after she closed to focus on family and community service. People popped in constantly during the renovation, said Barkett, standing amid beautifully crafted mosaics, ceramics, glass, jewelry, metals, wall art and furniture displayed in a 102-year-old bungalow.
› How Gainesville officials prepare for hurricane season
Hurricane season is officially here and Gainesville leaders say they are already prepped and ready to go. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts as many as four major hurricanes during the 2023 season. Gainesville officials review processes, procedures and partake in scenario-based trainings throughout the year to prepare for the season, according to a city-issues press release. From stockpiling supplies to creating flood water mitigation plans, the city has been getting ready for the season for a while now.
› JEA hires Helen Materazzi for new VP of organizational effectiveness role
JEA has hired human resources executive Helen Materazzi for the new position of vice president of organizational effectiveness to handle the utility’s talent planning, employee engagement and organizational development practices. The city-owned utility announced Materazzi’s hiring at a $225,000 annual salary in a news release June 2.
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