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HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital honors nurses…
RN Elena Wilson always wanted to be a mental health nurse. She was inspired by her mother, a licensed mental health counselor. Wilson was nominated by her colleagues at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital as Nurse of the Year during National...

Top Florida real estate team joins Compass
“We are excited to welcome The Tinka Ellington Group to Compass’ top-tier team and further strengthen our presence in Florida’s luxury real estate market,” Jeff Polashuk, regional vice president at Compass, said in a statement. “Tinka’s proven...
Detailers of Naples Expands from Florida to Michigan, Delivering Premium Vehicle Protection Across State Lines
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Naples, Florida–(Newsfile Corp. – June 2, 2025) – Detailers of Naples, a premier automotive protection brand founded by entrepreneur Brennen Seaman, has officially expanded its operations beyond...

Ryan Zofay Leads High-Energy Breakthrough Experience to Rewire Mindsets and Awaken Purpose at South Florida Seminar, July 12-13
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Zofay, 9-figure entrepreneur, author of The Unlikely Businessman, and widely followed speaker, will host his next Personal Development Seminar on July 12-13, 2025, live from the We Level Up...

The Designery Opens Its Third Florida Location With A Showroom In Miami-Dade
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Owner Amanda Burr, a fourth-generation Miamian, spent seven years in San Francisco working as a project manager and technical team leader for several tech companies. She moved back to Miami in 2021 to open a business...

Best, worst state economies: Where does Florida rank?
Florida ranks 17th in WalletHub's 2025 best state economies ranking. Florida's economy is strong in economic health and activity but lags in innovation potential. Massachusetts claimed the top spot due to its strong investments in research and...

Small business owners invited to apply for diverse grant opportunities this June
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Twitter WebsiteSandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | Twitter Website Business owners are encouraged to consider...

Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, June 2, 2025.
Here are the top stories for Monday, June 2, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. Multiple people set on fire in ‘targeted act of violence’ using makeshift flamethrower in...

Entrepreneur unveils prototype of new solar-powered car
INTI, a solar-powered car, was unveiled with a 25 mph top speed and a 70-mile range. The car, priced at $21,950, charges in two days of sunlight or five hours plugged in. Production is slated to begin in August in Bradenton, Florida, with...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.2.25
Good Monday morning. Be the first to get news as it happens — Florida Politics gives you the scoop on all things Sunshine State! Get up to speed fast — sign up for the hottest text alerts: Breaking #FlaPol news, campaigns, politics & more — you’ll...

Search funds grow in popularity for entrepreneurs
SUMMARY: A search fund offers a path to own and operate an established business. Search funds are somewhat new to Virginia, but they’re growing in popularity. Virginia is well-positioned for search fund investment because of its business-friendly...

Melissa Tapanes Llahues to lead Builders Assn. of South Florida
Pictured during the 2025 BASF Presidential Installation Gala are (l-r) BASF president Melissa Tapananes Llahues, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and BASF second vice president Cynthia Caldevilla. Melissa Tapanes Llahues has made her...

Glamorous Florida hairstylist is knifed to death inside her luxe parking garage by 280lb assailant
A Florida hairstylist was stabbed to death with a steak knife by a 280-pound assailant during a violent attack inside the parking garage of a luxury apartment complex. Hailey Hosford, 27, had just stepped out of a rental car at the Retreat at...

Florida’s CHOICE Act would hold entrepreneurs hostage | Opinion
In a striking act of self-sabotage, Florida is on the verge of embracing a policy that will cripple its ability to compete for talent, ideas and investment. The CHOICE Act — recently passed by the Florida Legislature and awaiting Gov. DeSantis’...

Florida Protects Restaurants from Black-Market Reservations
Florida is taking the lead to protect restaurants from black-market reservations and to stop unauthorized reservation reselling. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) applauded Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for signing what they...

IBN Technologies' Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Lead Financial Management Shift In Texas
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Accounting & Bookkeeping Services (USA)" Miami, Florida, 2 June 2025 - Due to the rising complexity of the financial system and the need to comply with regulations, businesses in Texas are increasingly using professional...

Small businesses in Tallahassee prep for storm season
Local barber tells me after Katrina, he realized his business in the capital city has to weather the storm. That can only be done with resources. Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced earlier this month that...

Viv Helwig of Vested Metals named Small-Business Person of the Year
Viv Helwig, president and founder of Vested Metals International, was named Small-Business Person of the Year by the Small Business Association North Florida District. Vested Metals International is a rapidly growing, privately held company based...

'Can't outwork him': Green Street Realty CEO named Entrepreneur of the Year
2023: Brian Neiswender 2024: Betty Brennan CHAMPAIGN — The age-old question: What do you want to be when you grow up? For a young Chris Saunders, the answer was simple: something that involved sports. “That was what I thought I wanted to do with...

What Floridians can learn from Hurricane Ian recovery nearly three years later
Journalist Charlie Whitehead can be found sitting in his front yard outside his motor home. The tall man with salt and pepper hair and wide, red suspenders attached to blue jeans has lived in the town of Fort Myers Beach for 40 years. And the yard...