Space Florida eyes merging operations
As Florida leaders call for moving the nation’s space-agency headquarters to Brevard County, Space Florida is launching a study about how NASA and U.S. Space Force operations could be merged at Cape Canaveral. Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long on Wednesday told board members of the state aerospace agency that a “unified model” would support the ongoing growth of commercial space operations and ensure government missions can be more efficient and sustainable. More from the News Service of Florida.
Central Florida construction firms face revenue swings amid labor shortages and rising costs
While some construction companies continued to increase their Central Florida revenue, many others saw declines, according to survey submissions sent to the Orlando Business Journal. Of the construction firms that reported multiple years of revenue to Orlando Business Journal, about half reported as much as 40% less revenue in 2024 than in 2023 as headwinds in labor and material costs affected the industry. More from the Orlando Business Journal.
Tariffs provide timely opportunity for Palmetto tool manufacturer
Spectrum Custom Molds & Manufacturing COO Adam Guidoboni and his father, CEO Mike Guidoboni, say their Palmetto company has seen an uptick in business amid tariff concerns. Due to concerns over tariffs, Spectrum has seen an increased interest in quoting jobs, the Guidobonis say, and they have received larger orders from places that used to seek items overseas. More from the Business Observer.
Boca Raton’s major development plan near Brightline station may see some changes, including fewer homes
Boca Raton officials are advancing a high-priority plan to revitalize the downtown area near the Brightline station, transforming it into a transit-oriented community with new homes, city facilities, dining options, shops and more. The plan to redevelop it has been met with some opposition, and in response to residents’ concerns, the developers recently presented potential revisions to the city. More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Project Beep, a confidential airspace firm, to lease land for $247M Merritt Island facility
Space Florida has authorized leasing 25 acres on northern Merritt Island for Project Beep, an undisclosed aerospace company that plans to build a future quarter-billion-dollar facility and create about 1,000 jobs just outside NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Little information has been publicly released about this confidential company. More from Florida Today.
The CFO's guide to mastering group health insurance costs in 2025
If your health plan costs are rising 9% while your revenue grows just 3%, how do you keep benefits from breaking your budget—or your talent pipeline? For CFOs managing companies with 100 or more employees, group health insurance is becoming one of the hardest lines on the P&L to justify. [Sponsored report]
Business Profile
Lakeland natives launch refillable, reef-safe sunscreen
A pair of Lakeland natives are turning up the heat on the sun care industry with the launch of Good Sun, a Florida-manufactured, refillable sunscreen designed to protect both skin and the environment. With summer approaching and Floridians heading outdoors in full force, the new brand arrives at a pivotal time—promising a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional sunscreens.
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Out of the Box
Would you try cold plunge therapy? This Florida business has it
Are you feeling some aches and pains? You can take control of your health with a little bit of biohacking. One of the trending strategies is cold plunge hydrotherapy. It’s offered at Augment of Wekiva Springs. Co-owner Neta Ravid said scientific research shows spending some time in an ice cold bath improves the vascular system while helping with swelling and muscle recovery.
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