AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarijuana Legalization Debate: Trump and Harris both back ending arrests for small amounts of weed, but the piece argues they’re overlooking downsides—an issue that matters for Florida voters and the state’s regulated market. Food Costs Pressure: The USDA raised its 2026 food-inflation outlook, with grocery prices projected to climb faster than long-term averages—bad news for small retailers and restaurants already squeezed by higher operating costs. South Florida Real Estate: A Miami waterfront home hit $9.2M, while a Hollywood hotel sold for $6.9M—signals continued deal activity for local brokers and developers. Local Business & Compliance: Miami Beach officials apologized after ordering a restaurant to remove World Cup flags, highlighting how code enforcement can disrupt small-business marketing. Payments & Tipping: A commentary points to EPOS terminals pushing tipping at checkout, adding to “tipping creep” that can affect customer experience for small merchants. Business Growth Moves: Citylogix named new CPO/CTO; Launch 3 Telecom expanded in Lakeland with a new 25,000-sq-ft facility; and Vistra Federal Solutions earned CMMC Level 2—each a reminder that hiring, expansion, and compliance are still driving Florida SMB momentum.
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