AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKissimmee Grant Probe: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Mayor Jackie Espinosa after her arrest on allegations of grand theft and fraud involving pandemic relief grants. Prosecutors say businesses linked to Espinosa and her family received funds from a program meant to help small businesses; Vice Mayor Angela Eady is serving as interim mayor. Restaurant Fees: The FTC and a coalition including Florida sued restaurant technology provider Toast, alleging hidden and unauthorized charges, unwanted add-ons and barriers to canceling subscriptions—practices that could squeeze local restaurants. Toast says it will defend itself. Local Investment: Sarasota entrepreneur Brian McCarthy plans a $22 million inland boat-storage facility, with construction expected to start early next year. He says keeping costs competitive will be key after his earlier pickleball-club venture closed. Miami Business Support: A new $850,000 grant is set to launch a small-business incubator in Liberty City, while the Miami Finance Forum and Florida Venture Forum will bring investors and entrepreneurs together Nov. 12 to discuss growth capital.
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