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Game Show Battle Rooms opens Orlando venue at The Pointe Orlando
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Game Show Battle Rooms opened a new location at The Pointe Orlando on June 15, expanding its private, live game show concept to Central Florida.
Holiday Ice says 2,500-lb ice systems fit most mid-size processors
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Holiday Ice is arguing that mid-size seafood, produce and food service facilities often overbuy ice machines, pushing them into higher power, higher-cost systems they do not need.
Juici Patties opens first Georgia restaurant in Atlanta
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Juici Patties opened its first Georgia location on June 1 in Atlanta, marking a new step in the Jamaican chain’s U.S. expansion beyond Florida and New York. The restaurant is already drawing early customer interest and community support as the…
Andretti Orlando to host Colombian runoff voting on June 21
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Orlando will serve as an official polling site for Colombia’s presidential runoff election on June 21, following a May 31 first round that drew thousands of voters.
Medloft Spa sets August soft opening in St. Augustine
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Medloft Spa will open its first St. Augustine location with a soft opening on Aug. 15 in World Golf Village, backed by a $10,000 makeover prize and a limited VIP membership offer.
RH Events & Catering returns to SHRM26 for fourth year
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RH Events & Catering exhibited at the SHRM26 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando from June 16-19, using the event to meet HR leaders and talk about employee appreciation, corporate picnics and workplace culture.
Nacho Figueras leads celebrity polo showcase at Morven Park
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A star-studded International Polo Tour event at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, brought together celebrity players, luxury travel partners and international dining ahead of the Sept. 19 public Sunset Polo finale.
U.S. manufacturers drive demand for domestic control panel fabrication
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Investment in U.S. manufacturing and industrial modernization is pushing more companies to choose domestically fabricated control panels that can reduce risk, speed startup and improve reliability.
DN Van Lines expands moving coverage in Marlborough and MetroWest
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DN Van Lines has added moving capacity in Marlborough and nearby MetroWest communities, aiming to cut lead times and improve scheduling for local and regional moves.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken names Ian Kline vice president of procurement
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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken has hired supply chain veteran Ian Kline as vice president of procurement, putting a decade of protein sourcing and franchise distribution experience behind the brand’s more than 130 locations.
Fort Walton Beach Home2 Suites lands rare Hilton award
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach – Eglin Air Force Base won Hilton’s Conrad Achievement Award in 2025, becoming one of only six Home2 Suites properties worldwide to earn the honor.
Poké House pitches fast-casual as a top franchise bet in 2026
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Poké House says fast-casual restaurants remain one of the strongest franchise investments in 2026, citing durable demand for customizable, health-conscious meals and a simpler operating model for franchisees.
Philip Simonetta moves Pier 21 headquarters to Daytona Beach
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Philip Simonetta said he is relocating Pier 21 Companies from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach after buying Neptune’s Bar & Grill at 415 Main Street.
XR Women Global honors three leaders at 2026 AWE ceremony
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XR Women Global recognized Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, Wadooah Wali and Nonny de la Peña at its 6th Annual XR Women Awards during Augmented World Expo in Long Beach.
DogTuff publishes free fireworks safety guide for dogs
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DogTuff released a free July 4 preparation guide as national data points to July 5 as the busiest day of the year for lost dogs.
Igotchu Seasonings tops $4 million in sales as CEO Mattias Jones marks three years
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Igotchu Seasonings says it has surpassed $4 million in total sales as Mattias Jones marks three years as co-owner and CEO. The Miami-based operator says the brand has sold more than 1.1 million bottles to over 150,000 customers in 30+ countries….
Local Hive spotlights American beekeepers behind its honey
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Local Hive is highlighting the American beekeepers behind its 100% U.S. honey and launching a Walmart digital campaign around its Honey Bear for America250. The brand is tying the effort to Fourth of July and its long-running sourcing network of…
Phoenix5 to headline Tampa’s America 250 Independence Day celebration
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Phoenix5 will lead the entertainment at Tampa’s Liberty by the Bay event on July 4, 2026, performing before the city’s closing remarks, a 250-drone light show and fireworks.
Simonetta's Brick Oven Pizza Bus is moving to Daytona Beach Main Street
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Simonetta’s Brick Oven Pizza Bus is relocating to 14 North Hollywood Avenue in Daytona Beach, placing the mobile pizzeria next to the Main Street entertainment district and across from Neptune’s Bar & Grill.
Antoni Porowski teams up with Fresh Express for easy summer meals
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Antoni Porowski is partnering with Fresh Express this summer to show home cooks how to build healthier, restaurant-style meals with minimal effort.
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