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Presidente Supermarket brings first large Hispanic grocery store to Clewiston

CLEWISTON, Fla. — The grand opening of Presidente Supermarket in Clewiston brought large crowds to celebrate the area's first and only Hispanic supermarket of this size. "A little piece of Hialeah right here in the city of Clewiston, and everybody loves it. It's been amazing," said Roly Gonzalez, a Clewiston resident.

Clewiston, FL · 3d
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Deal for 625-acre ranch in Collier collapses after owner pulls plug

Collier County's hopes of purchasing the Wildflowerz Ranch for preservation have been dashed. At a board meeting on Nov. 10, County Manager Amy Patterson told county commissioners the property owner had changed his mind about participating in the Conservation Collier program. Through the willing-seller program, the county commission agreed to pay a negotiated price of more than $7.81 million for roughly 625 acres, which appeared to be enough to make the deal happen. County commissioners approved the offer in late September , with an expedited closing expected by Dec. 11. However, Patterson said the owner had notified county staff that he no longer wanted to pursue an acquisition through Conservation Collier, without explaining his reasons for pulling his application. "We're not sure what the property owner is going to do with the property, but they are not seeking a contract with us to buy it anymore," she said. The county had been working to purchase the property for more than two years before agreeing to pay more money for it due to its ecological value. In its most recent presentation to county commissioners, county staff highlighted that the ranch would provide substantial environmental and conservation value due to its size,

Collier County, FL · 3d

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Following Approval Of Amendment 3, Property Appraiser Outlines Next Steps for Homeowners

With the passage of Amendment 3 on Nov. 3, the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office will implement the new homestead exemption and assessment provisions, helping property owners understand the changes and how they may affect their property assessments and exemptions. “If you already have a homestead exemption, you...

Palm Beach County, FL · 2d
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This Florida Butcher Shop Sells 55-Day Dry-Aged Ribeyes And A5 Wagyu Worth A Detour

A ribeye that spends 55 days dry-aging before it ever meets your grill sounds like a dare. I’m happy to accept it. That cut sits in a butcher case in South Florida, right alongside A5 Japanese Wagyu. The same shop also carries 45-day dry-aged tomahawks, bone-in filets, and Wagyu hot dogs, which feels like a flex in the best way.

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d
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Village Golf Club Set To Close After Sale To Developer

A multi-million-dollar deal to purchase the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach is hitting residents hard because it could mean they will not have a say in how the property is redeveloped. Developer GL Homes has acquired the approximately 175-acre golf course for $14.5 million, and local leaders and residents are fearful of what could come next.

Royal Palm Beach, FL · 2d

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Collier backs $7.4M land deal for 1,166 apartments

Collier County has agreed to spend $7.4 million to acquire three properties for 1,166 income-restricted workforce apartments in southeastern Collier County, using proceeds from its infrastructure sales surtax and interest accrued since 2019. Plans for three apartment developments — by Naples-based Onda Housing Group and California-based Lincoln Avenue Communities —...

Collier County, FL · 1d

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Florida urgently halts sales of water-tainted gas after floods, but won't name affected stations

Drivers still have no public list of the stations subject to the orders.

Florida · 2d

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Florida citrus growers wade through worst flooding industry has seen

Treasure Coast citrus growers are wading through what they described as the worst flooding event the local industry has ever seen. After record-breaking rainfall , western Indian River County was underwater for three to four days and western St. Lucie County was for five to six days, said Riverfront Packing Co. CEO Dan Richey. After 46 years in the industry, this was the most devastating flooding he has seen — "by far." "For two weeks it shut us down, right at the beginning of the season, when things were looking good," Richey told TCPalm. "Bottom line is we'll lose some fruit. It's definitely delaying harvest and we're not sure what kind of tree damage we'll have just yet." Florida flooding threatens to hurt citrus trees Lingering floodwaters saturate the soil, which can cause citrus roots to rot and harmful microorganisms to grow, according to the University of Florida fact sheet . Damage to trees from flooding is likely if citrus root systems are in saturated soil for three or more days. "We had flooded groves for five to six days," Richey said. "I was out in the grove yesterday, and I was walking. The mosquitoes nearly carried me away." Doug

Indian River County, FL · 2d

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Clara Landings breaks ground on 84 affordable apartments

Construction started this month on Collier County’s newest affordable housing community, Clara Landings, an 84-unit apartment complex in East Naples. It’s McDowell Housing Partners’ fifth affordable Ekos community in Collier. Others are Ekos on Santa Barbara workforce housing; Ekos Cadenza I and Ekos Cadenza II (formerly Ekos Allegro), a multiphase affordable senior housing community; and Ekos on Creekside, which broke ground in 2025.

Collier County, FL · 6d

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Southwest Florida solar co-op aims to cut upfront costs

Solar-curious area residents are forming a group to explore whether “going solar” makes financial sense for each member individually — and to leverage group buying power to secure favorable deals on installation costs. The latest Southwest Florida Solar Co-op, organized by the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Solar United...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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47 BDB Members Named Among Florida’s Most Influential

Florida Trend has officially released the 2026 Florida 500 — the magazine’s seventh annual recognition of the business leaders shaping the direction of the state’s economy. This year, 47 leaders representing Business Development Board of the Palm Beaches member organizations earned a spot on the list, a distinction that reflects the caliber of leadership anchoring Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County Entrepreneurs Fuel Historic Surge as Florida Business Boom Hits All-Time High

If you started a business in Charlotte County within the past year, you’re part of a booming trend. Florida’s seeing a surge in new business registrations, nearly 6% more than last year, with numbers reaching an all-time high for January through September. FiledToday.com, based in Punta Gorda, tracks...

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

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Tuesday is a Big Day For Every Taxpayer

On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Lee County bed tax collections hit second-highest level

Lee County bed tax collections reached the second-highest level in history for fiscal 2026 as the area continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, county data shows. Lee County collected $56.95 million in tourist development taxes in the fiscal year ending in September, a 21.6% increase over last year. That’s second only to fiscal 2022, an anomaly since it represented pent-up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Tim Aten Knows: Apartments proposed for stalled hotel on Bayshore

Q: Any update on “The 239,” 3467 Bayshore Drive, Naples? I live a block away in a new house. Thank you. – Greg Schilling, Naples. A: With construction at a standstill for nearly two years because of a financial hardship, new property owners have presented fresh plans to convert the originally proposed hotel rooms into affordable housing apartment units in the four-story concrete shell on the southeast corner of Bayshore Drive and Areca Avenue.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Naples company wins 'Coolest Thing Made in Florida' competition

A local company has been recognized with a state title for its innovation. A product manufactured by North Naples-based Arthrex Inc. has been named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida . The medical device manufacturer earned the title after its product, the TightRope PRO Implant, beat out more than 100 others made in the state (across all 67 counties). The product is described as a next-generation solution for treating high-ankle injuries and ankle instability. Organized by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and FloridaCommerce, the annual competition is designed to celebrate the manufacturers, products and workers driving innovation and strengthening Florida’s economy. The competition was launched in 2025. In late October, Arthrex was announced as this year's winner during the Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2026 Future of Florida Forum (F3) & Florida Chamber Annual Meeting in Orlando. "Florida manufacturers are creating the products, technology, and jobs that are helping our state compete on a global scale," said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida chamber and foundation. "The Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition shines a light on the innovation happening in communities across our state and the Florida job creators who make it possible." In a statement, Jason Mahon,

Naples, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County’s real estate market splits in two

Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Pompano Beach Lands Florida's First Cat Compact Dealership, 100+ South Florida Jobs Expected

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Pompano Beach, FL · 3d