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Monday, April 27, 2026 · Lecanto
Steven Robert Craig Achieves Safety Management Specialist Certification
Lecanto resident Steven Robert Craig has achieved the prestigious Safety Management Specialist (SMS) certification, enhancing local expertise in safety protocols and management.
South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices
Home sales in Miami-Dade and Broward counties slowed amid a 20% rise in available properties, easing intense price pressures in the region's overheated market. Buyers now face less competition, but a persistent shortage of over 30,000 units keeps affordability elusive. Florida Realtors data signals a shift toward balance in early 2026.
Monday, April 27, 2026
PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever
PortMiami has logged its most frenzied month for container shipments, a surge underscoring Florida's rebounding trade networks. Nearly 1.12 million TEUs moved through the gateway last fiscal year, capping 11 straight years above the million mark. As upgrades accelerate, the port cements Miami's role in global commerce.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush
Central Florida's theme parks drew a 15% surge in visitors during the first quarter, propelled by fresh rides at Disney World and Universal Studios. The boom signals robust recovery and expansion fever gripping Orlando's tourism engine. Local leaders eye sustained growth amid multi-billion-dollar investments.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge
Florida shattered records with a 15% visitor boom in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming millions more from abroad and boosting the state's economy. Governor Ron DeSantis hailed the surge as proof of the Sunshine State's unbeatable appeal. From Miami beaches to Orlando theme parks, international travelers are pouring in like never before.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Orlando's Real Estate Surge: Tourism and Tech Drive Florida's Top Growth Market
Orlando has emerged as America's fastest-growing real estate market, ranking No. 1 nationally in job growth, population expansion, and GDP growth among the country's 30 most populous regions. A robust tourism industry anchored by Disney and Universal, combined with a booming tech and healthcare sector, is reshaping the region's housing landscape and attracting major development projects.
Monday, April 27, 2026
TCG to Participate in R2 Panel at E-Scrap 2016
TCG, a company with local ties, will participate in an R2 panel at the E-Scrap 2016 conference in Orlando this September, discussing responsible electronics recycling.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Technology Conservation Group Joins TERRA’s “Done with IT” Mail-In Electronics Recycling Program
Lecanto's Technology Conservation Group has partnered with TERRA’s “Done with IT” program, offering residents a convenient mail-in option for electronics recycling.
Monday, April 27, 2026