AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFederal Hemp Shake-Up: Florida hemp businesses say a planned federal ban on THC products starting Nov. 12 could wipe out most of their inventory, after Congress moved to a “total THC” standard that would make many products federally illegal. Environmental Rules With Local Impact: A new federal Endangered Species Act rule deletes a key definition of “harm,” raising alarms for habitat protections that affect Florida land use and development. Local Business Disruption: A beloved Sarasota restaurant, Pacific Rim, closed indefinitely after an overnight electrical fire, with supporters rallying via GoFundMe to help the family-owned spot rebuild. Small-Business Growth & Marketing: Tampa Web Design & SEO launched new website and local SEO packages aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses compete online without long-term contracts. Entrepreneurship Momentum: A report says the U.S. added 3.49M businesses in the first half of 2026, and Florida’s NFIB data highlights small-business optimism and lower uncertainty versus the national average. Food Truck Fight: Inverness food truck vendors say local zoning and permitting rules are being used to sidestep state protections, forcing vendors out of a Walmart lot and prompting appeals to Gov. DeSantis.
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