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Saturday, May 2, 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's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch
In a twist defying luxury trends, South Florida's aging condos are flying off the market faster than new builds, drawing remote workers priced out of gleaming towers. Owners rush to sell ahead of looming financial cliffs from post-Surfside laws, creating bargains in Miami-Dade and beyond. But statewide condo prices plummet, signaling a buyer's paradise with risks.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Space Florida Locks in New Launch Deals, Boosting Cape Canaveral Jobs
Space Florida has secured fresh commercial launch contracts, positioning Cape Canaveral as a rocket hub amid surging demand. These deals promise hundreds of high-wage jobs and millions in investments for Florida's Space Coast. From Firefly Aerospace to Blue Origin, the state's aerospace sector is blasting off.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom
Jacksonville's port is surging ahead with record cargo volumes and multimillion-dollar expansions, creating tens of thousands of high-paying jobs across Florida. CEO Eric Green unveiled the 'Jax Forward' blueprint at the 2026 State of the Ports address, spotlighting a transformative year that bolsters the state's logistics powerhouse status. From deeper harbors to greener cranes, these moves promise billions in economic firepower for Northeast Florida.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom
Orlando welcomed more than 75 million visitors in 2024, shattering tourism records as Universal's $7 billion Epic Universe and Disney's $60 billion expansion reshape the destination. The competition between theme park giants is driving longer stays, higher spending, and record hotel bookings across Central Florida.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Remote Work Boom Fuels Florida Condo Sales Surge to 7,000+ in February
Florida's coastal real estate market is experiencing unprecedented demand as remote workers flee high-cost states, driving condo sales up 8.6% year-over-year in February 2026. From St. Augustine's transformation into a top remote work hub to Miami's luxury renaissance, the state is capturing a wave of white-collar professionals seeking lifestyle flexibility and tax advantages.
Saturday, May 2, 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.
Saturday, May 2, 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.
Saturday, May 2, 2026