AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Recovery: Florida activated $10 million in small-business loans and opened an insurance claims center as Panhandle communities clean up after Hurricane Isaias. Power restoration and road clearing continue, with storm damage also disrupting Gulf energy operations. Gaming: The Seminole Tribe is suing DraftKings, alleging the company is offering illegal sports betting in Florida through prediction products—another challenge to the state’s exclusive sportsbook arrangement. Tampa Bay Transit: A new ferry between Tampa and St. Petersburg is nearing launch, with operator Hubbard’s Marina targeting year-end service and fares of about $10. Development: Hallandale Beach approved Jeffrey Soffer’s proposed Big Easy Casino redevelopment, a planned gaming and entertainment complex with restaurants, live music and expanded facilities. Tourism and Agriculture: Miami hotel rates climbed 23.5% year over year in early October, while Florida’s citrus industry expects a smaller crop after winter freezes.
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