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September 18, 2023September 18, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Economy, Entertainment, Family, Newsmakers, Public Notices, Sports

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

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(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds. The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open...

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September 4, 2023September 4, 2023Community, Community News, County, Economy, Family, Neighbor Counties, Newsmakers

Several Florida areas lose eligibility for federal rural home loan program

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(The Center Square) -– Nine counties in Florida have areas that will no longer be eligible to participate in a federal loan program for rural housing due to population increases. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development completed its recent review of rural areas nationwide, using data from the 2020 U.S. Census. The ruling goes...

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August 24, 2023August 24, 2023Business, Community, Community News, Conservation News, County, County Services, Destinations, Economy, Events, Family, Main, Newsmakers

Extended Florida red snapper season starts on Labor Day weekend

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(The Center Square) — An extension of Florida’s red snapper season begins Labor Day weekend and could be one of the longest since the state took over management of the tasty game fish. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Aug. 11 that the red snapper season would be extended by 17 days to 87 days, according...

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March 1, 2023March 1, 2023Business, Economy, Travel

Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility

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By: American Hotel Association (AHLA) Survey: 79% of hotels report staffing shortages WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2023) – As nearly 80% of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires a host of incentives to fill vacancies, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Seventy-one percent...

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February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Business, Conservation News, County, Economy, Food, Food & Drink, Headlines, Health, Newsmakers, Politics, Public Notices, Science

FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022. The FWC has documented the virus in 37...

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December 29, 2022December 29, 2022Business, Community, County, Destinations, Economy, Government, Headlines, Main, Newsmakers, Oceans & Seas, Politics

DeSantis makes conservation a priority

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During the past four years under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has remained one of the most sought-after destinations for world-class fishing, unique hunting opportunities and recreation. Gov. DeSantis’ focus on protecting our natural resources and his continued support, ensures that residents and visitors will benefit and enjoy our environmental resources for generations to come...

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August 17, 2022August 17, 2022Business, Community, Community News, County, County Services, Economy

Travelers vote Manatee Swim Tour among world’s ‘Top Bucket List’ experiences

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CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2022) – Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its coveted Travelers’ Choice® Best of the Best Things to Do Awards earlier this summer, with the Explorida Manatee Swim Tour in Crystal River, Florida, voted the No. 10 Top Bucket List Experience in the world. The...

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July 13, 2022July 13, 2022Business, Economy

Inflation spikes more than expected, hits new 40-year high

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Inflation accelerated to a new four-decade high in June as the price of everyday necessities remains painfully high, exacerbating a financial strain for millions of Americans and worsening a political crisis for President Biden. Another surge in oil prices drove up costs throughout the economy, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department. The...

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June 30, 2022June 30, 2022Americas, Business, Economy, Energy, Main, Newsmakers, Politics, Science, SlideShow, Travel, World News

Supreme Court rules for Biden in clash over Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

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THE HILL — The Supreme Court ruled for the Biden administration Thursday in a dispute over a Trump-era immigration policy that requires U.S. asylum seekers at the southern border to wait in Mexico while their applications are processed. The 5-4 ruling found that the administration did not violate federal immigration law when it sought to...