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› A former Arturo Fuente Cigar Co. factory is for sale
The two-story Ybor City wooden and concrete block building at 2708 N 18th St. is primarily known as a former Arturo Fuente Cigar Co. factory. But Carlos Fuente Jr., the third generation of that family to run what is now one of the world’s largest handmade-cigar businesses, also remembers it for a different venture. “That’s where my shoeshine stand was when I was a kid,” the 68-year-old said. “My grandfather handed me the shoeshine box and put me to work so I could earn my own money.”
› Boca Raton readies for new 14-acre park opening off Intracoastal Waterway
A 14-acre lot in Boca Raton that’s remained vacant for nearly 30 years will soon be the site of a new park by the Intracoastal Waterway. Boca Raton parks officials are finishing development on Ocean Strand Park, which will stretch from the Intracoastal to State Road A1A, in between Spanish River Boulevard and Palmetto Park Road. The park, located at 2300 N. Ocean Blvd., will feature a walking path from A1A to the Intracoastal, picnic tables and a kayak launch.
› The Mylkery plant-based creamery and desserts planned for San Marco
Owner and founder Ashley “Asha” Bland chose San Marco for The Mylkery, which she is introducing as Jacksonville’s first plant-based creamery. Bland and business partner Jasmine Andrews hope to open in March or April 2023 at 1642 San Marco Blvd., most recently Pretty Paws pet grooming. It is a 750-square-foot building between the Baptist Medical Center campus and the heart of San Marco Square.
› Texas tech company cuts 58 jobs at Pinellas manufacturing facility
A Texas maker of networking equipment and software is cutting 58 jobs from its Seminole manufacturing plant after outsourcing those operations to an independent contractor. Dallas-based DZS Inc. announced Wednesday that the move would help the company “meet customer demand and deliver on a growing backlog that has increased more than 300% since 2020,” CEO Charlie Vogt said in a statement.
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