Gulf Coast Dispatch

SeaPort Manatee, positioned at the entrance to Tampa Bay, is Southwest Florida’s main deepwater port, managing a range of bulk and project cargos.

Port Tampa Bay recently marked the maiden call of the vessel SEASPAN LIMA, inaugurating Maersk’s new America Shuttle 2 service.

Newly elected Congressman Jimmy Patronis has been appointed to the United States House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Pensacola's mayor, D.C. Reeves, has announced the appointment of Lance Scott as the new Director of the Port of Pensacola.

The Florida Ports Council is actively building momentum in maritime operations, focusing on international partnerships and legislative engagement.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District, in collaboration with the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA), provided U.S. Representative Mike Haridopolos a tour of projects valued at over $150 million.

PortMiami is preparing to host MSC World America, MSC Cruises' newest and largest ship, set to debut in May.

Port Everglades has been acknowledged by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) for its sustainability efforts.

Carnival Cruise Line has chosen Port Canaveral as the homeport for its fourth Excel-class ship, the Carnival Festivale, slated to commence week-long cruises from the Space Coast in 2027.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) expressed approval after the Florida Senate passed SB 170, known as the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes bill.

Florida hospitality and tourism leaders are gathering for Florida Tourism Day, an event celebrating the state's hospitality and tourism industry as a key economic driver.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of economic assistance through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).

More than 90 members from the Florida Farm Bureau recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the agriculture sector.

Stacy Stahl, one of the 20 Realtors in the inaugural class of Florida Realtors Board Certified Professionals, finds success not merely by increasing her team size but by focusing on the individual growth of each agent at Realty ONE Group Destination.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has expressed its gratitude following the approval of Senate Bill 170, known as Quality of Care in Nursing Homes, by the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services.

Closed sales of single-family homes in Florida decreased by 7% in February compared to the same month last year, totaling 17,698 transactions.

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) has announced the winners of its statewide high school hospitality competitions, including the ProStart Culinary Team Competition and the Hospitality & Tourism...

Nearly 200 people gathered at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, to honor frontline hospitality employees as part of the Northwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) event.