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Florida Is 2021's 8th Most Diverse State in America
With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing and women holding a record number of Fortune 500 CEO positions (still only 8.1% of the total), the personal-finance website WalletHub today released...
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Published on 9/21/2021
Jupiter Medical Center Receives $4 Million to Enhance Emergency Services
JUPITER, Florida – Jupiter Medical Center’s Emergency Department is set to undergo a major expansion and renovation beginning in October. The Emergency Department is a critical entry point to the hospital...
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Published on 9/21/2021
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Cesar Santos as Florida's Featured Artist for Hispanic Heritage Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced contemporary artist, Cesar Santos, as Florida’s featured artist for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15th to October 15th. Mr. Santos’...
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Published on 9/20/2021
Report: Florida hotels projected to end 2021 down $5.3 billion in business travel revenue
The hotel industry in Florida is projected to end 2021 down nearly 61% or $5.3 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released today...
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Published on 9/15/2021
Florida Poly debuts as #1 public college in the South in US News ranking
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the number one public college in the Southern region of the United States by U.S. News and World Report. It is...
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Published on 9/13/2021
Enterprise Florida Unveils New ‘Built for Opportunity' Awareness Campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) unveiled the new ‘Built for Opportunity’ Awareness Campaign. Across Florida, local manufacturers and small businesses are building stronger economies and communities in...
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Published on 9/10/2021
NSF awards FIU, two other Florida public universities $5M to help academically talented computing students graduate and continue their education
Three Florida public universities are joining forces to help academically talented juniors in computer-related fields complete their undergraduate studies and pursue their graduate education.
Florida International University, the University of...
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Published on 9/8/2021
Florida Poly gets approval for high-tech research partner on campus
MIAMI, Fla. – The Florida Board of Governors has given the green light to a public-private partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Fortune 500 company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF)...
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Published on 9/1/2021
University of West Florida and Miami Dade College Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Workforce Development
The University of West Florida and Miami Dade College announced a partnership that aims to expand cybersecurity workforce development in Florida, signing a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday, August 31,...
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Published on 9/1/2021
Fried releases FDACS report showing $4B economic loss from unfair trade
FDACS report shows 10-20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports...
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Published on 8/30/2021
Tampa General Hospital named one of Forbes Magazine's America's best employers
Tampa General Hospital's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – America's Best Employers by State and America's Best Employers for Women.
In the 2021 America's...
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Published on 8/30/2021
Tampa Bay Partnership Taps United Way Executive as New CEO
Bemetra Simmons has been named president and chief executive officer of the Tampa Bay Partnership. A respected business and nonprofit leader, Simmons will replace Rick Homans in the regional research...
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Published on 8/30/2021
New real estate school comes to Sarasota
A Real Estate Couple in Sarasota has just launched a new Real Estate Prelicensing School in Florida, SHORE Real Estate Academy. Real Estate Broker Associates and Educators Erick & Tracy...
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Published on 8/29/2021
Florida Poly incoming class skyrockets 25% becoming largest class yet
The fall 2021 class of incoming students is the largest in Florida Polytechnic University's history with more than 625 new students...
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Published on 8/27/2021
BankUnited Launches “Small Business, Big Dreams” Women in Business Challenge
Women business owners with big dreams are invited to share their story with BankUnited for a chance to win $10,000 to help grow their business. The inaugural BankUnited “Small Business,...
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Published on 8/26/2021
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Moody Warns of Charity Scams Related to Disaster-Struck Haiti
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, Aug. 14. The earthquake killed more than 1,900 people and upended the lives of nearly 1.2 million Haitian citizens—both numbers are expected to...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Commissioner Nikki Fried Approves COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies Site at Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa
Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried granted permission for a new COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The Fairgrounds is operated by the Florida State Fair Authority...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Guinness World Record for Highest Bagpipe Performance to be attempted in honor of the Mac Parkman Foundation
This Sunday, the President of the Mac Parkman Foundation for Adolescent Concussive Trauma will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the highest bagpipe performance by playing for 15 minutes at...
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Published on 8/19/2021
AjMadison, The Leading Appliance Authority, Unveils A New Miami Showroom in Celebration of Its 20th Anniversary
AjMadison, the industry’s foremost appliance authority, is pleased to announce the opening of a new 8,500 square-foot showroom, located at 2983 NE 163rd Street, in Sunny Isles, Florida. The store...
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Published on 8/19/2021
FWC seeking feedback on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on proposed changes to diamondback terrapin rules. If approved, the proposed revisions will affect take, possession, transport and sale...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Sarasota County video contest invites children, teens to share their thoughts on sustainability
Children and teens interested in sustainability can share their thoughts on video and win prizes, in a new Sarasota County contest
Added to the county’s annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, set this...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Live Oak Theatre and Conservatory to Offer Acro Class for Boys and Girls
Live Oak Theatre is pleased to announce that it will offer a “Junior Acro” class for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Students will learn safe tumbling and stunt techniques,...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Best Tips for Purchasing Condominiums in Naples, Florida
Buying a new home is a significant financial investment that comes with unique challenges. The options can be overwhelming, especially in a booming real estate market like Naples or Tampa...
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Published on 8/19/2021
Epperson ranks among nation's top-selling communities
Florida communities account for 17 of top 50 communities in RCLCO’s survey
Wesley Chapel, Fla. (August 17, 2021) – Year-to-date home sales at Epperson, which are up 174 percent from...
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Published on 8/19/2021
VISIT FLORIDA Announces Florida Welcomed 31.4 Million Travelers in Q2 2021
Today, VISIT FLORIDA announced that preliminary visitation estimates show Florida welcomed a total of 31.7 million travelers from April through June 2021, representing an increase of more than 220 percent...
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Published on 8/19/2021
