Florida Small Business Pulse: NFIB says Florida small business owners stay more optimistic than the U.S. overall, with taxes a key advantage even as insurance costs bite. Local Business Spotlight: Key Biscayne’s The Golden Hog keeps thriving thanks to long-tenured staff and community-first service. Startup Ecosystem: Tampa-based Electus Global Education Co. joined Embarc Collective, adding momentum for Florida’s early-stage tech and learning startups. AI & Growth Debate: A Palm Beach County vote blocked Project Tango’s hyperscale AI data center expansion near a school, though some form of data center may still move forward. Small Business-Friendly Policy: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, with Florida lawmakers pointing to benefits for restaurants and retailers. Marketing & Hiring: Sarasota’s Suncoast Web Marketing earned Best of Florida nominations and is expanding business consulting as AI reshapes search. Community Commerce: Tallahassee Restaurant Week returns after a 15-year gap, bringing more than 25 locally owned spots into a tourism-and-charity push. Entrepreneurship Education: FSU’s Jim Moran College professor won an international award for entrepreneurship teaching, highlighting cross-cultural, real-world learning projects. Food Truck Friction: Inverness food truck owners say local zoning and permitting are squeezing them despite state protections, prompting petitions to Gov. DeSantis.