Florida Business News
- Cold-hardy avocados aimed at transforming Florida’s future fruit industry
Florida scientists proved their cold‑hardy avocado lines can survive temperatures as low as 17 degrees, which could open production farther north, offering new opportunities as western states face growing water and cost constraints.
- Miami businesswoman just made Inc.’s Top 500 list. See what put her there
Cristine Gnecco's professional life revolves around providing free water and reducing the amount of plastic waste. That work has put Gnecco, co-founder of HOPE Hydration, on Inc.’s Female Founders 500 List.
- Space Coast program helps veterans launch and grow businesses
Ascend Brevard is designed to equip veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, Reservists, and military spouses with the tools to launch and scale successful businesses.
- Gainesville officials decry vote that could determine GRU control
The ongoing fight over governance of Gainesville Regional Utilities appears squarely in favor of the GRU Authority after the Florida Senate passed a bill that could expand state oversight of municipally owned utilities.
- Luxury resort in Sarasota County ranked among South’s best new hotels
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, a five-star luxury hotel overlooking the Gulf on the Sarasota County side of Longboat Key, was named the second-best new hotel in the South.