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Florida’s Economy Grows to 15th Largest in the World, Up from 17th

New data shows that today Florida, if it were an independent country, would be the 15th largest economy in the world. Florida overtook Indonesia and Mexico’s economies during the past year. COVID changed the world and the global economy, and the new numbers for 2020 are out, showing Florida’s growth…

Duke Energy Foundation Awards $734,000 in Grants to Support Workforce Development in Florida

Twenty-four workforce development programs receive awards.Grants support training and education programs for energy sector jobs. Funding supports efforts to boost training for minorities and women ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy is investing $734,000 in strategic workforce development and educational programs in Florida.The Duke Energy Foundation grants will help…

Tourist Development Tax Collections – Orange County May 2021 Update

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond announced today that Tourist Development Tax collections received by Orange County for the May 2021 TDT collection month were $16,890,000. That is a 1,303.5% increase over May 2020. Month-over-month, May collections were lower than April collections by $142,100. In addition, May’s collections…

From Charity to Careers: How Donations Change Lives

By Kim Praniewicz While the economic impact of the pandemic can still be felt here in Central Florida, the pace of recovery is picking up: Theme parks are returning to full operation, hotels are reaching capacity, and restaurants are serving more diners. As that happens, there’s an opportunity to reconnect…

Central Florida Lifestyle Magazine Names New Associate Publisher

Kaitlyn Fusco Karst Media Group has named Kaitlyn Fusco as Associate Publisher of its Central Florida Lifestyle magazines.In this new position, Fusco will oversee the production of the company’s eight hyperlocal magazines, grow the company through visionary strategies to increase and strengthen community relationships, build and brand Karst Media Group,…

Town of Oakland to Break Ground on West Hull Avenue Septic to Sewer Project

OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland is inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the West Hull Avenue Septic to Sewer Conversion Project at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 16 at Pollard Park, 525 W. Hull Ave., Oakland.The West Hull Avenue neighborhood will benefit from this grant-funded project,…

Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland ft. Art from Rod Reeves & Craig K. Brown in New Exhibition

OAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland is featuring breathtaking digital paintings by Craig K. Brown and sketches from Rod Reeves as part of a new exhibition called “Oakland Historical Homes & Buildings.” Plus, wood art pieces by photographer Scott Lineberger, a local Oakland artist with a long-time career…

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Update as of July 7

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) issued its weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. Daily updates can be found on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. PAYMENT PROGRESS: As of July 6, DEO has paid 2,398,000 claimants more than $30.5 billion…

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Amy Pryor, CMP, Ryan Tiffin, & Lynn Ramsey

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Amy Pryor, Ryan Tiffin, & Lynn Ramsey Winter Garden, Florida | July 7th, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is proud to introduce three new team members to the West Orange Business Community. Amy Pryor, Events Manager; Ryan Tiffin, Communications…

New Supporting Trustee, OHL Building, Inc.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Supporting Trustee, OHL Building Winter Garden, Florida | July 7th, 2021 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is proud to announce that OHL Building, Inc. has taken advantage of the Supporting Trustee Membership, one of the highest levels of Chamber…

Town to shift Friday recycling collection to Wednesdays in August

To provide more efficient collection services, the Oakland Town Commission approved a request to shift recycling pick-ups from Friday to Wednesday. The change, requested by hauler Waste Management, which recently acquired the Town’s contractor Advanced Disposal, intends to provide increased resources, more efficient route completion, and address concerns of the…

Florida Blue Offers Members Access to Digital Well-Being Solution

– The addition of meQuilibrium enhances Florida Blue’s suite of mental well-being resources – Florida Blue, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan of Florida, announced today that it is now offering 1.2 million of its health plan members access to meQuilibrium, a personalized stress-management solution, to strengthen their…