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Relish the good times with Natural Gas during National Grilling Month
Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities get their grill on! more
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AAA joins Farmer's Insurance in scaling back auto, home, and umbrella insurance policies in Florida
AAA's decision comes on the heels of Farmer's Insurance discontinuing new coverage of auto, home and umbrella policies in Florida, joining a long list of insurance companies scaling back in Florida. more
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Naomi Knowles participates in a training program for construction workers in Deerfield, Wis. Women’s employment is at an all-time high, but fields such as construction and tech management remain male dominated.
A ‘she-cession’ no more: After COVID dip, women’s employment hits all-time high
For some women, getting back to the workforce after the pandemic slump in women’s employment is a relief, and in some cases hybrid work has created the flexibility they need to return to jobs. more
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FREE backpack giveaway event coming up on July 30th
Round Room, LLC. , the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announces its TCC and Wireless Zone retailers will be donating 120,000 backpacks with school supplies. more
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Celebrating Immigrants' Contributions to Florida's Economy: A business and community mixer
Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation drive job creation, invigorate industries and foster economic development. Immigrants bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives that enrich our workplaces and make our communities stronger. more
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Friends, family, and elected officials celebrated with the new homeowners.
The American Dream in Apopka
Penny Seater, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka: “Some of us inherit wealth, and some of us inherit poverty,” Seater said. “It’s by no choice of our own. Usually, it’s where you were born.” more
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UF experts: Florida watermelon growers sold a bumper crop this year – and still lead the nation in production
The bountiful season, which ends in most of Florida in late June or early July, continues a trend – Florida leads the nation in watermelon production. more
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Apopka event helps farmers navigate regulations, access resources
Growing Together: The Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium is geared toward both experienced and beginning farmers and ranchers in Central Florida looking for information and support to help their businesses succeed. more
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Orange County launches “BOOST” Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has dedicated $26 million to provide Business Opportunities in Orange County for Support and Transformation (BOOST) for those impacted by COVID-19. more
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All-you-can-eat your heart out: Buffets are back
The communal dining style took a hit during the pandemic when food left vulnerable to strangers’ sneezes suddenly became undesirable.   more
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What's open on the Fourth of July?
Of all the exciting things to do on Independence Day, like spending time with family, watching parade floats, and shooting off fireworks, food-related activities are some of our favorites. more
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Apple vs. apples
Apple filed for IP rights on a black-and-white image of a Granny Smith apple with the Swiss Institute of Intellectual Property in 2017. 47 years ago: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Inc. 111 years ago: Fruit Union Suisse, a farmer’s organization … more
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New Florida law will prohibit direct-to-consumer auto sales
House Bill 637 prohibits legacy automakers from offering online sales or direct-to-consumer options if the licensee has existing dealerships that sell its vehicles in the Sunshine State. more
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Southeastern Grocers champions Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity with annual grant program
The grant supports organizations that work to address racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education, while building a more inclusive and equitable future for all. more
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Retailers’ costs for managing returns are rising.
Inside the black box of Amazon returns
In 2022, returns cost retailers about $816 billion in lost sales. That’s nearly as much as the U.S. spent on public schools and almost twice the cost of returns in 2020. more
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No more debates on balconies and left turn lanes; Apopka wants its City Center
City Center Development Timeline | Facts as I Understand Serves to highlight inconsistencies in statements and actions January/February 2016 - (Prior to my time on Council) - City Council approved … more
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The History of the Natural Gas Industry
For over 60 years, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District have prided ourselves on the safe, clean, and reliable delivery of natural gas as an energy source to our valued customers. more
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Wendover vs. The City of Apopka, and the definition of a balcony
Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a balcony?” According to Merriam-Webster it is “a platform that projects from the wall of a building and is enclosed by a parapet or … more
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Florida Real Estate Market Booms: Apopka and Jacksonville Observe a Sudden Rise in Interest
  In April 2023, as incredible as it may sound for some – the median listing home price in Apopka soared to $442K − trending up 9.1%, whereas the median listing home price in Jacksonville plummeted to $310K − trending down an alarming 4.6%.       It might be astonishing for many to know that Apopka houses only a population of around 56,000+ individuals, making it the  52nd largest county in … more
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Mark Goldstein takes the reins of advertising and marketing for The Apopka Voice
The role of an advertising and marketing representative for an online news site like The Apopka Voice involves a diverse skill set.  more
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The Eggs Up Grill (its Holly Springs, NC location pictured) opened in Apopka in March 2023.
Summertime arrives at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka
Eggs Up Grill in Apopka will celebrate its younger guests with a complimentary breakfast special on National Egg Day – June 3rd. more
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Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka welcomes a new dentist
Hey guys Dr, Baptiste from Baptiste Orthodontics & Dentistry for Kids here.  I hope your summer is off to a great start. At Baptiste Orthodontics and Dentistry for Kids, our summers are the … more
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Porkies BBQ
Porkie's Original BBQ says goodbye to Apopka
It all started in 2002 when Porkie's Original BBQ owners Steve & Mike traveled all over Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas searching for the perfect BBQ flavor. more
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
What is the most unique job in Florida?
The United States has the most dynamic economy in the world. Where it once was symbolized by the auto and steel industries, it's now the world's technology colossus. more
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Hatfield Family of West Virginia, 1897
Apopka Range War: Wendover pushes back on City's handling of Southwick Commons development
The feud between the Hatfield and McCoy families took place in the Appalachian Mountains between 1863 and 1891. But they have nothing on the range war going on in Apopka. more
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