The Apopka City Council pushed for higher interest return rates from current investment banks at its May 17th meeting as Commissioner Nick Nesta raised concerns over loss of money.
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Craft breweries are increasingly prominent players in America’s social and environmental landscape, helping to produce what some people call fermented landscapes.
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By Colleen C. Myles, Texas State University
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5/21/23
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Typically used for funding public services such as schools, law enforcement, and infrastructure improvements, property taxes are the lifeblood of local communities across the United States.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St through the Center Square
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5/12/23
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A flagship restaurant under the Apopka City Center banner took another step toward completion...
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Brunch Registration - The deadline to Reserve your Brunch is Thursday, May 4th, by 10 AM. Must be registered for Brunch to be eligible to exhibit!
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From the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
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5/4/23
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Southwick Commons, a 192-unit apartment complex sitting on land earmarked for the Apopka City Center, has become a black eye that never seems to heal.
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My dear old mama was an exemplary cook! I mean, she could make a plate of wild greens and freshly caught fish please the most particular palate.
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For some developers, the problem is an opportunity to shop for discount real estate in the center of North America’s most expensive cities.
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By Alex Mays, The Hustle
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4/28/23
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The national median rent is now $1,937 — the exact same price posted in February when rounded to the nearest dollar.
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From rent.com
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4/26/23
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This week, the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, and the HOPE CommUnity Center convened “We Grow Apopka”.
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Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would cut red tape for out-of-state occupational licensees that move to the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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4/21/23
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“We Grow Apopka” is a roundtable and luncheon featuring leaders in local agricultural, construction, hospitality, health, and education sectors.
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From the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
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4/21/23
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Florida has some of the most overpriced real estate in the U.S., and new research shows that out of the top 10 most overvalued metropolitan areas, five of them are in the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell/The Center Square
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4/21/23
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The Apopka Chief accomplished a milestone that very few companies in the United States have managed. There are only an estimated 1,000 companies in the US that are over 100 years old.
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CareerSource Central Florida is hosting an Apprenticeship Enrollment Event dedicated to exploring apprenticeship opportunities. The in-person event will take place on Tuesday, April 25th.
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From CareerSource Central Florida
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4/19/23
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The FINFROCK team, 15 members strong, graciously dedicated their time, skill and muscle to help local families build stability and self-reliance through homeownership.
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From FINFROCK
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4/19/23
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According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the median list price for a home in Florida was about $275 per square foot as of March 2023.
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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square
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4/17/23
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Long COVID has a wide variety of symptoms, including fatigue, dizziness, rapid heart rate, and brain fog, and for some people, those symptoms can come and go.
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By Casey Quinlan, Florida Phoenix
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4/17/23
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Last year, the US posted record spending on construction related to manufacturing — which you can think of as investments made toward building the stuff that builds your stuff.
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By Jacob Cohen, The Hustle
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4/11/23
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Florida has some of the most overpriced real estate in the U.S., and new research shows that out of the top 10 most overvalued metropolitan areas, five of them are in the Sunshine State.
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By Andrew Powell/The Center Square
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4/5/23
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Groupon’s appeal was a supposed win-win for both customers and businesses. Customers scored big discounts at local merchants. Businesses got exposure and new customers.
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By Juliet Bennett Rylah, The Hustle
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4/3/23
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SMS Events specializes in Day of Coordinating services for any event you can think of: Weddings, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Corporate, Political – literally any type of …
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By Bruce Haase, SMS Events & Design
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4/3/23
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We’ve probably all made an online purchase only to receive something unexpected — like the people who accidentally bought doll-sized furniture off Amazon.
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From The Hustle
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3/30/23
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The report claims Dollar General and Dollar Tree -- which owns Family Dollar -- choose disenfranchised areas and Black and Latino neighborhoods in or near urban centers to set up shop.
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Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept, began serving the most important meal of the day at 6 a.m. today in Apopka at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd.
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