Labor Day travel could set records due to lower gas prices
The Labor Day holiday weekend is expected to be a strong finish to what has been a record-breaking, blockbuster summer travel season and the top travel destination is expected to be one Florida city. Florida gas prices are the lowest for the Labor Day weekend in three years. On Friday, gas prices in the state averaged $3.34 per gallon. In recent years, Labor Day drivers paid $3.68 in 2023 and $3.52 in 2022. More from CBS News, Florida Politics, and WTVT.
Jaguars move up 2 spots on Forbes NFL valuations list
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 26th in the NFL, valued at $4.6 billion. That is last in the AFC South (Houston is 12th at $6.1 billion, Tennessee 23rd at $4.9 billion and Indianapolis 25th at $4.8 billion) but still an increase of 15 percent over last year. More from the Florida Times-Union and the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Escambia County wants to build indoor sports hall and upgrade Bay Center for $90 million
Escambia County officials and Pensacola Sports want to build an up-to-$60 million indoor sports facility and fund a $30 million upgrade to the Pensacola Bay Center with tourism tax dollars. The Tourist Development Council was close to voting on recommending the proposal but held off after members said they wanted to see the complete feasibility study for the indoor sports facility that is proposed for Ashton Brosnaham Park. More from the Pensacola News Journal.
Beyond ‘Wall Street South’: Will Vanderbilt University deliver the next big thing to Palm Beach County?
A proposed business school campus operated by Vanderbilt University in West Palm Beach has drawn wide local acclaim as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to buttress the city and county’s gravitas as "Wall Street South." But officials from around the county want to ensure the opportunities will extend to all 39 towns and municipalities. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Hollywood comes to the Suncoast: A new western film highlights Florida's cinematic potential
Known for its beautiful beaches, love for the arts, and cultural attractions, the Suncoast area of Florida, which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tampa, Brandon, Ruskin, Sarasota, and Bradenton, is increasingly gaining attention on the silver screen. However, filming in Florida comes at a higher cost compared to other states with more tax incentives. More from WTSP.
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The Martellis don't quilt or sew, but made a multi-million business supplying those who do
John Martelli is the "inventor" for Martelli Enterprises, a Pensacola-based business whose Martelli Notions is a worldwide leader in quilting and sewing notions. "Notions" for the uninitiated are the tools, accessories and other doodads used in the art of quilting and sewing.
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