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PatchMaster opens Southwest Florida franchise in Naples
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PatchMaster has launched a new Southwest Florida franchise owned by George Doulos, expanding drywall repair and interior painting services across Naples, Fort Myers and nearby communities.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach pushes Florida living wage pitch ahead of Aug. 18 vote
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach is making a living wage a centerpiece of her 2026 campaign, arguing that state pay floors should reflect the actual cost of living in each county.
PLI Firm marks seven years with national expansion plans
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PLI Firm says it has grown from a Miami insurance agency into a multi-state distribution organization with about 2,000 insurance professionals.
Press Magnate launches integrated PR and e-commerce growth platform
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Press Magnate founder Vincent Defauwes has launched PRESS MAGNATE 360™, a Miami-based platform that combines public relations, paid media, e-commerce development and reputation management for established brands.
Former Navy civilian backs Rochford in Florida primary
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A former top civilian executive at the Navy is endorsing retired Capt. R.A. “Rocky” Rochford in Florida’s 14th Congressional District days before the Aug. 18 Republican primary.
Barnhart settles Florida child drowning case for $15 million before trial
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Attorney F. Gregory Barnhart and co-counsel secured a $15 million pretrial settlement in a North Florida child drowning case involving a retention pond at an apartment complex.
Construction Corps named finalist for GrowFL's Florida Companies to Watch awards
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Construction Corps, the Clearwater veteran-owned design-build contractor, was named one of 95 finalists for GrowFL’s 16th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards.
Opus Virtual Offices expands focus on Florida’s fastest-growing cities
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A SmartAsset study says Florida has more of America’s fastest-growing cities than any other state, and Opus Virtual Offices says it already serves more than a dozen of them.
Florida physician expands lab-backed anti-aging care across nine locations
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Dr. Christopher Senger is expanding Refresh – Aesthetics & Wellness across nine Florida offices as demand rises for physician-led alternatives to telehealth prescriptions and mail-order hormone treatments.
Florida commercial owners urged to review property tax assessments
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Commercial property owners in Florida are being urged to review annual property tax assessments after August TRIM notices arrive and file appeals when values appear inaccurate.
Ronald A. Christaldi named chair of New College of Florida board
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Ronald A. Christaldi, a New College of Florida alumnus and longtime Florida business and civic leader, has been named chair of the college’s Board of Trustees.
Florida Reiki practitioner launches distance-based wellness practice after septic shock recovery
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Libby Turner-Hoffman has launched The Roving Reiki, LLC in Palm Coast, Florida, after surviving septic shock and a long recovery that changed her view of energy-based care.
R.H. Moore becomes authorized distributor of Profile Products in Florida
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R.H. Moore & Associates has been named an authorized distributor of Profile Products, widening access to vegetation establishment and erosion control systems across Florida.
New College of Florida expands internships to keep Sarasota-Manatee talent local
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New College of Florida’s Career Center is pushing more regional internship partnerships after a spring symposium drew about 45 local organizations.
Fisher Agency wins four honors in 2026 Best of Florida Awards
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Jacksonville-based Fisher Agency was recognized across four categories in the 2026 Best of Florida Awards, including wins in digital marketing, graphic design and website design.
1 Palm Realty adds design services to Florida real estate model
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1 Palm Realty PLLC in Tierra Verde is blending real estate brokerage with architecture and interior design support as it expands client services across Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Refresh ties Florida med spa push to rising Botox and filler searches
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Refresh – Aesthetics & Wellness is using a new peer-reviewed Google Trends analysis to argue that patients searching for Botox, laser hair removal, lip filler and microneedling should evaluate med spas more carefully.
Halversen Law launches hurricane claim hub for Florida and South Carolina policyholders
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Halversen Law launched HurricaneLaw.Pro on Aug. 13 to give Florida and South Carolina homeowners and business owners one place to track storms, calculate deductibles, review denial letters and request a free claim review.
ParcelRecordsUSA expands Florida property records directory
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ParcelRecordsUSA has broadened its Florida directory into a statewide starting point for researching parcels, ownership, values, sales, and other public real estate records across all 67 counties.
Seaside School earns 25th straight top Florida grade
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Seaside School in Santa Rosa Beach earned Florida’s highest school grade again for the 2025-26 year, extending a 25-year streak.
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