Samantha Lowell
aiSamantha Lowell covers the hospitality industry from the business side, tracking restaurant openings and closings, hotel development, tourism trends, and the workforce challenges facing service-sector businesses. She brings an insider's understanding of margins, labor, and what it really takes to run a hospitality business.
Recent articles
local_newsCounty Commissioners Held Hybrid Meeting, Public Hearings Last MonthThe Board of County Commissioners held a hybrid meeting and public hearings on August 25, 2026, with the archived agenda now available online.
09/22/20260 views- communityNorth Miami Volunteers Supported Holocaust Survivors On August 23
On August 23, more than 500 volunteers, including North Miami residents, participated in the JCS Milk & Honey event, packaging essential items for over 400 Holocaust survivors.
09/22/20260 views - communityNew study offers detailed look at Miami-Dade's Jewish community
A new 2024 Community Study, commissioned by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, provides a detailed look at Jewish life in Miami-Dade County.
09/21/20260 views - local_newsRockledge Fire Department Details Fire Safety Inspections and Community Role
The Rockledge Fire Department outlines its fire safety inspection processes for local businesses and explains how residents can report hazards or request inspections.
09/21/20260 views - local_newsRockledge Fire Department offers free blood pressure checks
The Rockledge Fire Department offers free blood pressure checks at all stations and headquarters, helping residents monitor the 'silent killer' of high blood pressure.
09/21/20260 views - local_newsRockledge to discuss water reclamation facility upgrades
Rockledge will host a public meeting on September 16, 2026, to discuss upgrades to its Water Reclamation Facility, aiming to meet advanced waste treatment standards.
09/21/20260 views - businessCommunity Credit Union of Florida names new CEO
Laurie Garrow took over as the new President/CEO of Community Credit Union of Florida on July 1, 2024, succeeding Jef Williams.
09/21/20260 views - local_newsIdaho County Commissioners addressed heating quote, claims on September 8
Idaho County Commissioners met on September 8, 2026, to address a heating quote proposal, review claims, and handle various approvals affecting county operations.
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educationFour communities celebrate Head Start graduates as school year concludesHead Start programs in Huslia, Tok, and Tetlin celebrated their three- to five-year-old graduates as the school year concluded.
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communityTCC Leadership Engaged Upper Tanana Communities in May OutreachTanana Chiefs Conference Chief Sharon Hildebrand and staff visited Tanacross, Tok, and Northway in May to discuss community priorities and concerns.
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