Local Business Spotlight: Tarpon Springs’ Sponge Docks small shops are using playful social videos to keep energy up during the slower season, turning foot traffic dips into community buzz. Community & Small Business Growth: The Pensacola Seafood Festival drew thousands over the weekend, with vendors saying it signals the start of their fall season and boosts sales for traveling small businesses. Entrepreneurship in Action: Mr. Handyman serving Greater Jacksonville has new leadership, with Bryant and Jordan Whelan taking over as founders retire—keeping the Orange Park shop and local crew in place. Fraud & Compliance Watch: A federal jury convicted Boca Raton wearable-tech CEO Michelle Bisnoff in a near-$2 million smart-ring Ponzi scheme and COVID-relief fraud case, a reminder for Florida SMBs to tighten investor and IP checks. Disaster Costs for Homeowners: A St. Petersburg couple says the disaster system left them stuck in rebuilding delays and “duplication of benefits” issues after Hurricane Helene and Milton—an indirect hit to local small contractors. Workforce & Youth Programs: Duke Energy Foundation awarded $100,000 to Central Florida nonprofits backing career readiness, leadership, and entrepreneurship.