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Storm Solutions warns Florida homeowners not to wait for hurricane protection
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Storm Solutions is urging Southwest Florida homeowners to act before hurricane season peaks, saying impact windows, doors and shutters take time to manufacture and permit, while insurance changes can freeze as soon as a storm is named.
Central Florida new-construction listings hit 1,526 with 40% already discounted
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A Stellar MLS pull across Orange, Seminole, Lake and Volusia counties found 1,526 active new-construction listings on Sept. 2, 2026, with 607 already priced below their original asking price.
FMEA shares hot-weather energy savings tips for Florida households
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The Florida Municipal Electric Association is urging Floridians to cut electricity use as record heat drives up air conditioning demand and household bills.
Florida State Fence finishes Crystal Lake boardwalk safety fencing
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Florida State Fence completed 1,200 linear feet of protective fencing for the Crystal Lake Boardwalk project at Crystal Lake Park in Lakeland, helping advance a nearly $650,000 Polk County rebuild.
Juan Burgos Law expands bilingual Subchapter V bankruptcy services in Central Florida
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Juan Burgos Law says it is offering Spanish-language Subchapter V bankruptcy representation for Hispanic small-business owners in Orlando and across Central Florida as national small-business elections for the process rise.
Emergence launches U.S. cyber insurance operations for small businesses
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Emergence has launched U.S. operations in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, to bring its cyber insurance expertise and Cyber Event Protection product to small and mid-sized businesses.
Insurance School of TampaBay launches live-streamed Florida life and health exam boot camp
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Insurance School of TampaBay will host a live-streamed Florida Life & Health exam prep boot camp Sept. 10-11, with recorded access available afterward.
First National Bank of Pasco exits OCC formal agreement
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First National Bank of Pasco said the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ended a formal agreement tied to the bank on Aug. 20, 2026, after determining the bank’s safety, soundness and compliance no longer required it. The move gives the…
Florida seniors get expanded Medicare supplement guidance
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DFW Direct Insurance says a new education initiative is helping Florida seniors compare Medicare Supplement plans, understand enrollment rules and reduce confusion around out-of-pocket costs.
Bennett Capital Partners wins 2026 Best of Florida award again
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Bennett Capital Partners Mortgage Brokers won Guide to Florida’s 2026 Best of Florida award in the Mortgage Companies category, marking its second straight year in the top tier.
Merit Portable Buildings adds inventory to ShedHub marketplace
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Merit Portable Buildings, a Florida dealer of sheds, garages and cabins, has listed its inventory on ShedHub to make its buildings easier to find online.
Most Central Florida homes sold without price cuts this summer
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More than half of 10,795 residential sales in Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties closed between May 1 and July 31 without a price reduction, according to a Stellar MLS pull by The Homes In Orlando Team. The data points to a market that is…
Ms. Corporate America Florida says territory remains under existing agreement
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Ms. Corporate America Florida says Florida has not been relinquished and remains under State President Philomena Moncoeur’s leadership.
Jablonski Insurance tops 1,000 customer reviews in Fox Lake
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Jablonski Insurance in Fox Lake, Illinois, says it has crossed 1,067 verified customer reviews while holding a 4.9-star rating since 2009. The milestone highlights unusually strong customer loyalty for a local insurance agency and underscores the…
Betsy Castro recognized for nonprofit financial leadership
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Betsy Castro, MBA, is being recognized for building financial clarity and strategic support for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations through her fractional CFO work at Castro Concepts, LLC. Her profile highlights more than 25 years in…
New College of Florida earns top Princeton Review marks for faculty and financial aid
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New College of Florida landed its strongest Princeton Review recognition yet, including No. 2 nationally for financial aid and a spot among the 50 Colleges That Create Futures.
Applied Real Intelligence highlights investment method after 18% 2025 fund return
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Applied Real Intelligence said its Senior Secured Growth Credit Fund generated an 18% cash return on deployed capital in 2025, following 26% in 2024, as the Miami-based manager spotlighted its research-driven private credit process.
AREY Group breaks ground on first Florida build-to-rent project
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AREY Group has started construction on Enclave at Marston, a 75-home build-to-rent community in Gainesville near the University of Florida.
Insurance School of Tampa Bay launches 4-hour Florida P&C compliance course
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Florida property and casualty licensees can now take a 4-hour self-study continuing education course from the Insurance School of Tampa Bay focused on 2026–2027 statutory and regulatory updates.
Aventon starts two Central Florida apartment projects in 2026
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Aventon Companies has broken ground on two apartment communities in Central Florida this year, adding more than 650 homes to its pipeline as many Florida multifamily projects stall.
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