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Jemil V. Araos: Entrepreneur, sculptor in one
Inquirer
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June 22, 2025
Jemil Araos with his mother and child sculptures at his woodworking shop in Calauan, Laguna MANILA, Philippines – It’s hard to be objective about Jemilfuego “Jemil” V. Araos. After all, you’ve seen him grow before your eyes, from a child who had a...
Florida Bar on the ethics of sharing case hypotheticals in lawyer listservs
The Daily Record - New York
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June 20, 2025
In the age of generative AI and rapid technological advancements, listservs can seem outdated and downright provincial. Even so, for many lawyers, even those who are tech-averse, this forum is a convenient and user-friendly way to connect with...
Ugly for Florida: Trump warned plan will hurt 4.7M people in his home state
Raw Story
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June 20, 2025
President Donald Trump during his first administration promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, but fell short. While there’s less chatter about the repeal, during Trump’s second administration the One Big...
Ringling Museum Will Stay Under Florida State University, for Now
Hyperallergic
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June 20, 2025
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Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could be bad news for Florida health care, advocates say
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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June 20, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Donald J. Trump/Facebook President Donald Trump during his first administration promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, but fell short. While there’s less chatter about the repeal,...
One Big, Beautiful Bill’s changes for Obamacare could be ugly for Florida
The Bradenton Times - Florida
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by Christine Sexton During his first administration, President Donald Trump promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but ultimately fell short. While there is less chatter about the repeal during Trump’s...
Philly Pretzel Factory Makes Florida Debut Inside Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Black Enterprise
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June 20, 2025
Big Dave’s is making headlines again—this time through an expanded partnership with its largest and first franchisee, Derek Lewis. In March, BLACK ENTERPRISE spotlighted businessman Derrick Hayes in the article “Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Opens First...
Who is representing Manatee County in 2025 Miss Florida competition?
Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida
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Manatee County pageant winners vying for Miss Florida crowns Lauren Woodward, recently crowned Miss Manatee County 2025, and Rebekah Bennett, Miss Manatee Fair’s Teen 2025, will compete next week against titleholders from across the state in...
NYC business leaders are terrified of what socialist Zohran Mamdani may do as mayor
New York Post
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June 22, 2025
Friends of mine, prominent players in the New York City business community, tell me they are horrified that a certified socialist, Zohran Mamdani, might become our next mayor. Their next step is Florida, or somewhere, anywhere out of his grasp if...
Flipping Houses from Home: How Solo Entrepreneurs Are Breaking into Real Estate
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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June 19, 2025
There’s something undeniably satisfying about the idea of turning an old, worn-down house into a fresh, modern space—and making a tidy profit from it. But what if you could do it without ever leaving your own living room? That’s exactly what a...
CFPB extends compliance date for small business lending rule
American Banker - New York
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June 17, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is extending the compliance dates of the small business lending rule by roughly a year, citing ongoing litigation and financial benefits for financial institutions in delaying the rule's implementation. The...
IRS Extends Tax Relief and Deadlines for Florida Small Businesses
Small Business Trends
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June 15, 2025
If you’re a small business owner in Florida, recent news from the IRS could be a game changer for you. Following the devastating impacts of natural disasters, the IRS has stepped in to provide much-needed tax relief and extended deadlines. This...
Florida lawmaker's bill would force ICE to share info on where people are being detained and why
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost hosted a press conference alongside immigration advocacy groups to announce new legislation aimed at strengthening public accountability in ICE detention facilities and protecting due process rights...
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought...
Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Nature Coast RV in Crystal River, Florida to Fun Town RV
Autochannel
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Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Nature Coast RV in Crystal River, Florida from Randy and Nancy Fife to Fun Town RV, one of the nation's leading RV dealership groups. IRVINE, Calif.,...
Florida Tax Changes Explained As $115-Billion Budget Passed
Newsweek
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June 18, 2025
Lawmakers in Florida have passed the state's 2026 budget, with several tax changes on the horizon once it is signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The GOP-led state legislature approved a $115.1-billion budget for the next fiscal year, starting July 1,...
Celebrate Juneteenth in Orlando and Central Florida
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 19, 2025
On June 19, Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day — marks the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. The date commemorates 160 years since federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform...
Florida legislature eliminates business rent tax effective October 2025
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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June 17, 2025
The Florida Legislature has passed House Bill 7031, which permanently removes the state's business rent tax. This legislative move marks a significant achievement for small businesses in Florida, who have been advocating for this change over the...
Donald Trump’s top small business official touts One Big Beautiful Bill in Baton Rouge
The Advocate - Louisiana
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June 16, 2025
President Donald Trump’s top small business official visited Baton Rouge on Monday to drum up support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying that the legislation will unleash “a blue-collar boom.” “This bill is pro-small business. It’s...
The price you pay for an Obamacare plan could surge next year in Florida
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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June 19, 2025
MIAMI — Josefina Muralles works a part-time overnight shift as a receptionist at a Miami Beach condominium so that during the day she can care for her three kids, her aging mother, and her brother, who is paralyzed. She helps her mother feed,...