January 29, 2023
Northeast
Northeast Florida's economic forecast for 2023
“North- Central Florida's thriving life sciences industry is home to numerous highly collaborative businesses that support, encourage and strengthen each other to drive innovation and positively impact the community. The region's proximity to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College provides a very strong talent pool that is essential to supporting growing businesses. RTI Surgical has a private-label OEM business model and partners with leading medical technology companies to address unmet needs in the tissue and biologics regenerative medical device markets.”
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Published on 1/1/2023
Jacksonville small-craft distillery among first in Florida to enter canned cocktail market
Manifest Distilling of Jacksonville is now selling a line of canned cocktails, making it among the first of Florida's small craft distilleries to do so.
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Published on 12/30/2022
New program developed to help Florida job seekers find new careers based on location
CareerSource North Central Florida in Gainesville has been testing a program designed to help job seekers more easily find out location-specific information about jobs, salaries and demand.
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Published on 11/16/2022
Lifelong medical challenges inspire growth of Amelia Island Microgreens
Connor Hiebel, 17, of Fernandina Beach, combines his business acumen with a commitment to healthy eating through his business Amelia Island Microgreens, which started in 2020.
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Published on 9/13/2022
UF Veterinary Hospital opens at World Equestrian Center in Ocala
The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center in Ocala recently opened. Services at the 40,000-sq.-ft. facility include diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and sports medicine with a combination of advanced diagnostic imaging technology. Local pet owners can also use the facility.
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Published on 8/31/2022
UF researchers successfully grow plants in lunar soil
Lunar Sprouts
University of Florida scientists have grown plants in soil from the moon, a first in history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.
Researchers showed that the...
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Published on 7/31/2022
UF grad Bryce Ballard creates way to prevent freezer burn with Ice Cream Guard
Last summer, Ocala native Bryce Ballard challenged himself to find a way to prevent freezer burn.
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Published on 6/21/2022
UF's Gator MOMiter helps doctors to better communicate with mothers after they've given birth
To help physicians better communicate with patients, the UF Department of Medicine's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department has developed a phone app called Gator MOMiter...
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Published on 5/31/2022
Building designers create panels that resemble stone, brick or marble with a versatile lightweight concrete
INNOVATION
Versatile Concrete
In the last few years, Jacksonville-based prefabricated concrete company Gate Precast has experimented with a versatile lightweight architectural concrete layer.
Designers can create concrete panels that resemble...
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Published on 4/19/2022
TD Bank exec expects growth to continue despite challenges
Despite the specter of rising rates, growth in Florida is expected to continue.
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Published on 4/13/2022
Entrepreneurs use Virdee app to operate their Old Florida-style hotel like an Airbnb
INNOVATION
Airbnb-Style Hotel
Entrepreneurs Leila and Adam Bedoian have added a digital twist to their Old Florida-style hotel. Located on Anastasia Island near the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, The Local is...
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Published on 3/15/2022
Infrastructure: Critical strategies Florida can implement as it grows
Florida is projected to gain 2.5 million new residents by 2030. Here's what that means for schools, roads, homes and other infrastructure needs
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Published on 3/8/2022
Baptist Heart Hospital plans to build a center for patients with abnormal heart rhythms
A Northeast Florida hospital plans a center for patients with abnormal heart rhythms.
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Published on 2/21/2022
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens celebrates 60th anniversary
MUSEUM SPOTLIGHT
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The museum holds 5,000 works of art and includes 2.5 acres of historic gardens...
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Published on 2/21/2022
A snapshot of Florida
Industries across the state are reporting robust activity — some are surpassing pre-pandemic levels of growth.
Read the full regional reports -
Miami • Southeast • Southwest • Central •...
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Published on 1/17/2022
Northeast Florida's economic forecast for 2022
Tourism in Clay County turned upside down in 2021, Morgan says. Traditionally, hotels in Clay County have been busy during the week, drawing people doing business with Naval Air Station Jacksonville or the Cecil Commerce Center. “And then COVID happened,” Morgan says. “Now, the weekends are very, very strong.”
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Published on 1/17/2022
Hospitals Around the State
Miami
Hospital
City
Beds
Top Executive
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
1,550
Carlos Migoya
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami
838
Brian E. Keeley
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach
672
Gino...
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Published on 12/8/2021
S2A Modular plans to build its first Florida “mega-factory” in Macclenny
The factory, to be built on 51 acres in the Enterprise East Industrial Park, will include 13 buildings, totaling more than 240,000 square feet...
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Published on 10/27/2021
UNF to create and operate the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics
With two deep-water ports, three major interstates, three major railroads and an international airport, Jacksonville has become one of the nation's top logistics hubs.
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Published on 9/28/2021
Innovative approach to water treatment reduces pollutants in stormwater and residual treated wastewater
In addition to 2½ miles of walking trail and wildlife overlooks, the park has 20 educational signs and four permanent interactive exhibits...
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Published on 8/31/2021
Mars Wrigley partners with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable packaging for its products
Danimer also has worked with Pepsi, Nestle and Bacardi to produce environmentally friendly packaging...
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Published on 7/30/2021
Jacksonville introduces new 24-hour dockless scooter program
Following the lead of other cities in Florida, Jacksonville launched a one-year dockless mobility pilot program in March.
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Published on 6/29/2021
Duval County non-profits join forces to find successful arts programs
Modeled after an art map in Chicago developed by Ingenuity, the interactive Landscape of Education in the Arts in Duval...
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Published on 5/26/2021
Orchard helps seniors navigate the COVID-19 vaccination process
“When the vaccine came out, everyone was struggling,” says Ming Yang, founder and CEO of Orchard. “There was a frantic feeling of trying to win a lottery ticket.”
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Published on 4/28/2021
O2O - connecting the Ocala and Osceola national forests
When President Jim McCarthy joined the North Florida Land Trust in 2014, the non-profit conservation organization had a $233,000 budget and a staff of three...
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Published on 3/29/2021
