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Business Brokers of Florida members closed more than $900 million in 2025 deals
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Members of Business Brokers of Florida closed more than $900 million in business transactions in 2025, up 5% from 2024 and the association’s second straight year near the $1 billion mark.
Florida allocates $44.5M for state park upgrades in 2026-27 budget
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Florida’s 2026-27 budget includes $44.5 million for state park improvements, plus $19 million for natural resource management and ranger pay increases.
Florida workplace deaths fell in 2024, but construction and transportation still lead risks
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Van Dingenen Law’s new analysis says Florida recorded 284 fatal work injuries in 2024, down from 306 a year earlier, even as transportation incidents, falls and construction remained the state’s biggest workplace threats.
SFMA honors South Florida manufacturers at 47th awards event
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The South Florida Manufacturers Association drew 692 people to Pembroke Pines on June 25 for its 47th Recognition of Excellence Awards, spotlighting employees, manufacturers and partners across the region.
Revive Design and Renovation lands Fast 50 honor for third straight year
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Revive Design and Renovation was named one of Tampa Bay’s fastest-growing companies for 2026, marking its third consecutive Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 appearance.
Peace Gala 2026 draws 150-plus leaders in South Florida
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Wealth Strategy Media and Relief Alliance hosted Peace Gala 2026 in West Palm Beach, bringing together more than 150 leaders, dignitaries and humanitarians for an international event focused on collaboration and service.
Vertical Chiropractic named finalist for Sarasota Small Business of the Year
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Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota was named a finalist for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Small Business of the Year Award on July 2, 2026. The recognition spotlights the clinic’s structural chiropractic model and its growing role…
Florida's Historic Coast leans into summer events after July 4
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St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches is pitching the stretch after July 4 as a lower-crowd travel window filled with live music, sports, heritage events and coastal experiences.
Insurance School of Tampa Bay names new business development director and launches exam prep courses
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The Insurance School of Tampa Bay has appointed Michael Petruccelli as director of business development and is replacing tutoring with streamlined exam-prep classes for insurance licenses.
Florida condo milestone inspection deadline puts concrete repairs in focus
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A Dec. 31, 2026 deadline under Florida Statute 553.899 is pushing Miami-Dade and Broward condo and co-op associations to speed up milestone inspections and reserve studies for older buildings.
BK Adventure plans July bioluminescence tours on Florida’s Space Coast
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BK Adventure will run its monthly Dark Skies Week from July 7–21 in Titusville, Florida, aiming to showcase the year’s strongest bioluminescent viewing conditions.
United Restoration warns Florida owners to prep for hurricane season
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United Restoration is urging Florida homeowners, businesses and government property managers to finalize storm plans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season opens.
David Tarras named to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list
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Boca Raton federal criminal defense attorney David Tarras was selected for the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in Criminal Defense, marking his second straight year on the list.
Florida Financial Educators Council adds Credit Union 1 leader to advisory board
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Michael D. Fluker, who leads Credit Union 1’s Financial Wellbeing Program in Sarasota, has joined the Florida Financial Educators Council Advisory Board.
BG Signature expands luxury retreats, yachts and travel portfolio
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BG Signature is broadening its global mix of private retreats, yachting, outdoor destinations and philanthropy across the U.S., Europe, Canada, South America and the Bahamas.
Florida Coastal University launches fully online degrees for global students
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Florida Coastal University has opened global enrollment for fully online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs after receiving provisional approval from Florida’s Commission for Independent Education.
Fast Fire Watch urges South Florida businesses to prepare for fire-system outages
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As wildfires and extreme heat strain South Florida, The Fast Fire Watch Company is telling businesses to have a fire-watch plan ready if power loss or low water pressure disables sprinkler or alarm systems.
Opus Virtual Offices targets service trades with fee waiver
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Opus Virtual Offices launched a limited-time offer for plumbers, electricians, contractors and other service professionals, waiving its $100 setup fee with promo code SERVICE100. The move aims to help field workers capture missed calls, present a…
Darius Collier marks 10 years in fashion and expands his businesses
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Atlanta model Darius Collier is using his 10-year fashion milestone to push deeper into national print, commercial work, and business ownership.
Sandy Adams backs Nizam Razack in Florida's 11th District race
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Former Congresswoman Sandy Adams has endorsed Dr. Nizam Razack, a Republican candidate for Florida’s 11th Congressional District, adding momentum to a campaign centered on healthcare, border security and conservative priorities.
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