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McDonald’s Central Florida has opened applications for its annual Golden Grants program, which will award $2,500 and $5,000 grants to K-12 schools, youth sports programs and youth-focused nonprofits across Central Florida.

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United Petroleum Transports and Florida Rock & Tank Lines said Aug. 20 they will increase base pay for all company drivers, with some markets seeing gains of up to 20%. The move is meant to help recruit and retain drivers as demand rises and to…

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Direct Relocation Services says it is being recognized among Florida’s best long-distance moving companies for 2026, citing its direct-carrier status, 2,000-plus verified reviews and BBB accreditation.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has named Blaine Palmer vice president of business development and managing broker as the brokerage expands leadership support across Northwest Florida.

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OptimizeTeamwork.com has launched a free five-minute team communication health check for Florida managers to spot breakdowns before they lead to turnover, conflict or missed goals.

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Influential Women highlighted Terri Zeigler, a Records and Funds Administrator at the Florida Department of Transportation with more than 25 years in public service, banking, and financial operations.

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Coastal5ive has opened its U.S. sales operation, starting in Florida and led by CEO Nick Hearn.

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Wells Fargo is awarding Ascendus a $1.3 million grant to help small businesses in four states get loans, coaching and a path to bigger financing.

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ProBuilt Steel Buildings has released a Florida-focused guide for property owners buying steel buildings, pointing to planning errors that can drive up costs, delay projects and hurt long-term performance.

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BalancedTrust said Monday it appointed Chris Gowen as Business Development and Relationship Manager and Jack Sasikumar as Senior AI Engineer to support its compliance infrastructure platform.

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BrewerLong, a Longwood-based business law firm, is highlighting contract drafting, dispute resolution and commercial litigation services for companies across Central Florida.

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Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness is rolling out a statewide patient education initiative across nine Florida offices to explain how laser hair removal should be evaluated, planned and maintained.

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Mary Ann Stiles will be honored by the International Association of Top Professionals at its December 2026 awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The recognition highlights her four-decade legal career, leadership in workers’…

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Vyju Narendra, founder of Accountit CPA, has been installed as treasurer of the NAWBO South Florida Chapter Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.

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PatchMaster has launched a new Southwest Florida franchise owned by George Doulos, expanding drywall repair and interior painting services across Naples, Fort Myers and nearby communities.

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Luxury Aircraft Solutions launched Corporate Accounts for corporate flight departments, executive assistants and family offices that coordinate private aviation for multiple travelers.

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Florida Housing Finance Corporation reopened its Hometown Heroes Homebuyer Loan Program on July 13 with $50 million in down payment help for essential workers buying a first home.

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Ronald A. Christaldi, a New College of Florida alumnus and longtime Florida business and civic leader, has been named chair of the college’s Board of Trustees.

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Construction Corps, the Clearwater veteran-owned design-build contractor, was named one of 95 finalists for GrowFL’s 16th Annual Florida Companies to Watch Awards.

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A SmartAsset study says Florida has more of America’s fastest-growing cities than any other state, and Opus Virtual Offices says it already serves more than a dozen of them.