AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing & Growth: Crystal Lagoon’s 15-acre “America’s biggest swimming pool” in Mirada (near Tampa) is pulling homebuyers faster than builders can deliver, with the community already at about 3,900 occupied homes and targeting up to 5,000. Public Power & Infrastructure: Georgetown Municipal Light Department won an APPA System Achievement Award, citing reliability and its “Georgetown Goes Green” rebates for efficiency upgrades. Local Transit & Development: The City of Cocoa secured a $2 million state grant to build an access road for a planned Brightline station, aiming for a 2030 opening as Brightline faces fresh credit scrutiny. Consumer & Business Climate: Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs through Aug. 20, with exemptions for many school supplies and computers under set price caps. Food Safety: The Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce recall linked to cyclosporiasis expanded to 27 states, keeping pressure on retailers and shoppers in Florida. Legal/Policy: A federal appellate ruling limits “do not call” TCPA claims to calls, not texts—important for Florida businesses facing marketing-related lawsuits. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha is slowly organizing in the Gulf and could bring heavy rain and flooding risks from Florida toward Louisiana.
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