April 30, 2024
Press Release
Forestar Opens Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch First Amenity Campus
SARASOTA, FL, APRIL 29, 2024 – Forestar Group Inc. ("Forestar"), one of the largest single-family community developers in the nation, celebrated the phase one opening of The Resort Club, the...
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Published on 4/29/2024
SPP unveils plans for the expanded development of Water Street Tampa
TAMPA, FL (April 29, 2024) – Strategic Property Partners LLC (“SPP”) today unveiled plans for three new projects as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa (WST) including a...
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Published on 4/29/2024
UWF student team places second at National Robotics Challenge
Pensacola, Fla. – April 29, 2024 – A University of West Florida Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering student team recently placed second in the Sumo Robot category of...
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Published on 4/29/2024
LYNX to Accept Applications for 21st Public Service Bus Contest
ORLANDO, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) will once again celebrate the highly coveted public service bus program for Central Florida non-profits. The application...
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Published on 4/29/2024
Marion County Youth Job Fair set for May 7
OCALA, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion has once again teamed up with Marion County Public Schools to host what will be the area’s ninth Youth Job...
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Published on 4/29/2024
AdventHealth Apopka debuts $26.3 million expansion
APOPKA, Fla., April 29, 2024 – AdventHealth Apopka is opening a new patient floor to better serve the growing population in Orange County. The $26.3 million investment increases the hospital's...
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Published on 4/29/2024
Sweet Sparkman Architects Chosen as Architect of Record for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center
Sarasota, FL - In June 2023, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation and City of Sarasota selected Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) as Design Architect for the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center. The...
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Published on 4/29/2024
UF Health St. Johns to host ribbon-cutting celebration for expanded Behavioral Health Resource Center
UF Health St. Johns to host ribbon-cutting celebration for expanded Behavioral Health Resource Center
WHAT: Mental health problems have reached epidemic proportions across the country. UF Health St. Johns has taken...
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Published on 4/29/2024
Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath Captured with New Remote Sensing Method
BOCA RATON, Fla. (April 29, 2024) – Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida’s Lee County on Sept. 28, 2022, battering the region with wind speeds of 155 miles...
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Published on 4/29/2024
The Sunshine State Welcomes Nine New Stars In 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony
Nine restaurants joined the sought-after group of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in Florida, as the 2024 selection of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa was announced Thursday night at the Tampa EDITION hotel....
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Published on 4/19/2024
St. Petersburg College Unveils Workforce Innovation Hub
St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs Campus. The state-of-the-art facility is primed to become a key location for manufacturing, creativity, and...
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Published on 4/5/2024
UF and Swedish researchers connect childhood microbiome with development of autism, ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children's microbiomes that are believed to contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders – years before the children are diagnosed with the disorders. Changes to the microbiome, the community of microorganisms inside the body, were correlated with future neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses, as well as environmental factors and even common treatments for young childhood ear infections.
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Published on 4/3/2024
Postal Service Hopes Stamp Will Help Save Manatees
SILVER SPRINGS, FL — It’s Manatee Appreciation Day! The U.S. Postal Service celebrated the occasion by dedicating its new Save Manatees stamp here today beside a clear, warm spring that the...
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Published on 3/27/2024
USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million
Research funding awarded to the University of South Florida reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF's stature as one of the nation's most research-intensive universities. The amount represents USF's total research enterprise, including its direct support organizations and affiliates.
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Published on 3/18/2024
Florida home to metro areas among top U.S. population gainers
Florida was home to four of the nation's top five fastest-growing metropolitan statistical areas.
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Published on 3/14/2024
UF Lastinger Center's New Worlds Reading Initiative distributes 5 million books
The legislatively funded program supplies books and other resources to children not yet reading on grade level
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Published on 3/8/2024
Florida TaxWatch partners with FloridaMakes, focuses on manufacturing industry's future growth with new technologies
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, in partnership with FloridaMakes, Florida TaxWatch presented Unleashing Digital Transformation: 2023 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit Summary Report. The fifth annual MakeMore Manufacturing Summit’s theme, “Unleashing Digital Transformation,” focused on...
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Published on 3/7/2024
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million for Workforce Development Initiatives
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced an investment of nearly $25 million from the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program to either create or expand 19 programs dedicated to strengthening workforce...
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Published on 2/21/2024
USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership unveil Tampa Bay area workforce and affordability data
Tampa, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2024) — The University of South Florida Muma College of Business and the Tampa Bay Partnership today released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the...
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Published on 2/12/2024
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Most Americans Using Health Monitoring Technology are Experiencing Significant Physical and Mental Benefits
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) continue to revolutionize healthcare, findings from a new national Cleveland Clinic survey illustrate how Americans feel about the emerging role of AI in healthcare...
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Published on 2/12/2024
Ryder Completes Acquisition of Cardinal Logistics
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, announces it has acquired Cardinal Logistics (Cardinal), enabling growth and further strengthening Ryder’s position as a leading customized dedicated...
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Published on 2/1/2024
Hundreds of Costco jobs coming to Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL/Jan. 10, 2024 – Costco will be bringing hundreds of jobs to St. Lucie County as the company develops a multi-phased cold and dry storage depot at the...
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Published on 1/11/2024
EDC and Project L.I.F.T. partner up for workforce readiness
Help wanted signs have been multiplying rapidly in St. Lucie County. Cheney Brothers, Accel International, FedEx Ground, TAMCO, Maverick Boat Group, Pursuit Boats, Contender Boats, Walmart Distribution Center, A-1 Industries and many others are hiring, along with small businesses and construction companies.
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Published on 1/9/2024
Florida Commerce Appoints Seven to the SelectFlorida Board of Directors
Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly announced the first SelectFlorida Board of Directors, appointing Greg Britton as chair and Jennifer Conoley, Beth Kigel, Nick Primrose, Michael Simas, Kelly Smallridge...
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Published on 12/27/2023
Dispose of Your Christmas Tree Quickly to Prevent Fires
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is encouraging Floridians to make sure their live Christmas trees are disposed of quickly after the holidays.
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Published on 12/27/2023
