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Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association endorses Jimmy Patronis for Congress

Today, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) officially endorsed Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.
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Florida Realtors set to discuss 2025 real estate trends at upcoming summit

A significant event in the Florida real estate sector, the Real Estate Trends summit, is scheduled for January 31.

Naples realtor Tahlia Urbinati Jacobs balances career success with community service

Tahlia Urbinati Jacobs, a third-generation Realtor in Naples, has been navigating her career with a focus on balance and community involvement.

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association honors top industry leaders at annual gala

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) recently held its annual gala at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.

Florida Realtors opens scholarship applications for students

Florida Realtors has announced the opening of its student scholarship program for 2025.

Florida Farm Bureau members inducted into 2025 Agricultural Hall of Fame

Three members of the Florida Farm Bureau have been selected for induction into the 2025 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame.

Florida Ag Hall of Fame banquet set for February; honors four inductees

Tickets are now available for the 45th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet, scheduled to honor four individuals who have significantly contributed to Florida's agricultural sector.

Deadline extended for disaster unemployment assistance applications after Hurricane Milton

Florida Commerce has announced an extension for the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Kara Wisely earns Florida Realtors board certification through personal touch

Kara Wisely, a real estate professional, has been recognized as one of 20 Realtors in the inaugural class of Florida Realtors Board Certified Realtors.

Florida reports record-breaking tourism spending with significant economic impact

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that Florida achieved record-breaking tourism numbers in 2023.

Florida housing market sees decline in home and condo sales

In November, Florida's housing market experienced a decline in the sales of existing single-family homes and condo-townhouse units.

Port Tampa Bay welcomes new crane to boost logistics capabilities

Port Logistics Refrigerated Service (PLRS) has introduced a new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane at Port Tampa Bay.

Celebrity Equinox makes historic debut at Port Canaveral

Celebrity Equinox has made history as the first Celebrity Cruises ship to dock at Port Canaveral, a major cruise hub in Central Florida.

Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess starts voyages from Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Caribbean Princess from Princess Cruises.

Port Tampa Bay doubles economic impact with strategic investments

Port Tampa Bay, the largest and most diverse seaport in Florida, has significantly increased its economic impact on the region.

SeaPort Manatee boosts capabilities with two new mobile harbor cranes

SeaPort Manatee is enhancing its cargo-handling operations with the addition of two new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes.

PortMiami partners with NCLH for expanded parking facilities

PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have reached an agreement approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Port Everglades reports record growth in cruise passengers and cargo volumes

Preliminary figures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, indicate that Port Everglades has achieved significant growth in cruise, cargo, and petroleum volumes, leading to record revenues.

Florida ports report record growth in revenue and cruise passengers

As the year comes to a close, Florida's ports have reported significant achievements.