AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Cash Flow: Florida State University hospitality expert says more Americans are staying closer to home this summer, boosting regional restaurants and local attractions as higher airfares and gas prices squeeze travel budgets. Local Rebuilds: A Boca Raton salon owner is rebuilding after a June 22 fire, with the city pointing to insurance, SBA loans, and free help from the FAU Small Business Development Center. Workforce Policy: Rep. María Elvira Salazar promoted a Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act to expand apprenticeships and hands-on training, and urged sanctions against a Cuban state-run medical services entity. Data Center Pressure: Sarasota County joined other Bay-area communities with a data center moratorium, citing energy, water, and noise concerns, while Florida’s new large-scale data center law aims to protect ratepayers. Business Growth Watch: Toll Brothers announced a fall 2026 opening of a new luxury home phase at Saddlecrest at Windermere, with prices starting around $2.3M. Community Support: Wells Fargo highlighted its Northeast Florida partnership with United Way to expand affordable housing and back local economic stability.
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