AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoNew Restaurant Openings: Atabey Restaurant & Lounge finally opened in Ithaca, bringing Puerto Rican-Caribbean flavors to downtown after 15 months of renovations. Community & Culture: Opa-locka is bringing back the Arabian Nights Music Fest for its 100th anniversary on May 16, with LeToya Luckett and Ball Greezy headlining. Food & Health Policy: Florida SNAP restrictions are reshaping grocery runs for about 3 million users, limiting purchases of items the state flags as less healthy, including sugary drinks and certain ultra-processed foods. Inflation Pressure: CPI shows inflation at 3.8%—the highest in nearly three years—while South Florida residents say gas and food costs are squeezing budgets fast. FDA Watch: FDA leadership is in flux after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned; Kyle Diamantas is named acting chief. Local Food Security: Gainesville hired an economic mobility program manager to boost access to jobs, healthcare, and “healthy food,” funded by a Gates Foundation grant.
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