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St. Augustine leans into Hispanic heritage tourism
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St. Augustine is promoting its 460-plus years of Hispanic history through architecture, food, religious sites and community experiences.
Ronni Litz Julien warns GLP-1 users weight loss drugs are not a stand-alone fix
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Miami nutritionist and dietitian Ronni Litz Julien used a Close Up Radio interview to caution that GLP-1 drugs can help with weight loss only when paired with protein, fiber, nutrients, movement and strength training.
Phage VBY outperforms ozone and UV in aquaculture tailwater disinfection
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Researchers report the first targeted phage-based disinfection of aquaculture tailwater, using a newly isolated bacteriophage to cut multidrug-resistant Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its resistance genes while preserving water quality.
Prime Square Doral enters pre-construction as sales reach 60%
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Rieber Developments and Berca Development Group have started pre-construction at Prime Square Doral, a 58,000-square-foot mixed-use commercial condominium project in Doral.
The Rise Collective named GrowFL Companies to Watch finalist
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The Florida-based parent company was named a finalist for the 16th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards as its portfolio expands across 31 states.
Jacksonville nonprofit founder builds Haitian support platform through charity and media
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Linda Etienne, a Jacksonville-based Haitian-American founder known as Coach Linda, is expanding Coach Linda Charity Inc. and The Coach Linda Show to serve Haitian families with aid, faith-based messaging and digital media.
Adega Gaucha lands on Inc. 5000 as it eyes Georgia debut
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Adega Gaucha was ranked No. 1,891 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 79 in Food & Beverage, marking a fast rise for the Orlando-founded steakhouse.
Earn Your Stripes signs Baldwin Park franchise deal for Orlando studio
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Earn Your Stripes has signed a franchise agreement to open a new studio in Orlando’s Baldwin Park area, with a Fall 2026 launch targeted and founding-member presales now open.
Pharos Brands names former PepsiCo executive Matt Smith CEO
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Pharos Brands International has tapped veteran beverage executive Matt Smith as president and CEO as the hemp-derived THC beverage maker expands distribution and positions itself for possible federal oversight changes.
Red Meat Lovers Club raises more than $25,000 for Fuller Center at Boca Raton debut
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The Red Meat Lovers Club raised more than $25,000 for Fuller Center at a sold-out August 26 event at AlleyCat in downtown Boca Raton, drawing more than 150 guests.
SORBA.ai names Asahi Electronics its first Japan sales partner
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SORBA.ai has tapped Asahi Electronics as its first sales partner in Japan to bring no-code industrial AI and on-premise deployment options to manufacturers and other industrial operators.
Adega Gaucha celebrates 5 years in Orlando as expansion continues
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Adega Gaucha marked the fifth anniversary of its original Orlando restaurant on Aug. 5 with a special event celebrating customers, staff and the Central Florida community.
Eight Allegro Living communities earn U.S. News senior living honors
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Eight Allegro Living communities in Florida, New Jersey and Virginia were named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best of Senior Living ratings.
Plasencia Group advises sale of Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel
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The Plasencia Group represented Mainsail Lodging & Development in the sale of the 188-key Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Tampa to KHP Capital Partners.
St. Johns Rivership adds Jane Austen high tea cruises in September
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St. Johns Rivership Company will launch a Sense and Sensibility High Tea Cruise aboard the Barbara-Lee every Tuesday in September 2026 from historic downtown Sanford.
DonutNV expands mini donut trucks to Miami
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DonutNV is bringing its mobile mini donut trucks to Miami, expanding its South Florida footprint beyond Port St. Lucie and Fort Myers.
Synchronous Mental Health highlights mindfulness therapy after Wellness Month
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Synchronous Mental Health is spotlighting mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a daily tool for people managing depression, anxiety and related conditions.
Chameleon Travel Shop launches Myth and Sea Odyssey program in Italy and Greece
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Chameleon Travel Shop has added a new small-group cultural itinerary that follows Odyssey-linked sites in southern Italy, plus Kefalonia and Ithaca in Greece.
Children’s Harbor adds healthcare executive Melida Akiti to board
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Children’s Harbor has named Melida Akiti to its Board of Directors, bringing a South Florida healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience in care access, community health and operational transformation.
Two Copeland's of Jacksonville managers hit 20-year mark
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Copeland’s of Jacksonville is honoring two managers who each reached 20 years with the restaurant in 2026, a milestone that underscores leadership stability at the Northeast Florida dining spot.
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