Smorgasburg Miami: New York outdoor market opens in Miami with over 50 vendors

Open-air food market Smorgasburg, New York location pictured — Photo courtesy of Smorgasburg The largest outdoor food bazaar in the U.S. has officially arrived in Wynwood. Set up in a vacant lot right across from art lovers’ beloved Wynwood Walls, Smorgasburg comes straight out of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, hence the “burg” in its name. But

National Pretzel Day 2022: Where you can find free twisty treats in Florida

National Pretzel Day — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Dmitry SKilkov Stanley Hudsons of the world, rejoice!  National Pretzel Day is Tuesday, April 26, and if you’re anything like “The Office” character Stanley, whose favorite day of the year is when a pretzel cart visits Dunder Mifflin Paper Co., then you’ll want to find out where you

Florida gas prices slowly coming down after 10 cent spike

Pumping Gas During Increasing Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Maridav Florida gas prices continue to decrease after rising 10 cents last week. The Sunshine State’s average rose from $4.01 to $4.11 per gallon. Now, drivers are paying an average price of $4.10 per gallon.  “The rollercoaster ride at the pump continues,” said Mark Jenkins,

Florida’s citrus forecast predicts lowest yield since WWII

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Florida’s dwindling citrus industry continues to see a major decrease in crops for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since World War II. With the latest troubling prediction attributed to

Bitcoin 2022 Industry Day will provide a crypto networking event for investors

Bitcoin Conference — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kevin McGovern MIAMI, Fl. — Bitcoin 2022 in Miami, Florida, will host Industry Day on the first four days that will make up the BTC 2022 experience. Industry Day consists of several unique events geared toward individuals and companies working within the Bitcoin industry and will include an investor

Florida & Texas lead nation in tech job gains, surpassing California

Tech Job — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Indypendenz Tech workers continue to move far away from Silicon Valley as the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes labor markets, workplaces, and the industry, economy, and employers, analysts say. Net tech employment in both Florida and Texas grew twice as fast as it did in California last year.

Wynwood’s Veza Sur Brewing Co. hosts Women’s Month and Equal Pay Monthly Charity Event

Veza Sur Brewing Co. Hosts The Women’s Fund for Charity Event – Courtesy: Veza Sur Brewing Co. Wynwood’s Veza Sur Brewing Co. is closing out Women’s Month with a huge bang! The Wynwood brewery will host The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a positive change for girls and women

Uber temporarily raises prices for rides and food delivery in Florida

Uber — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lutsenko_Oleksandr Your next Uber ride or Uber Eats order may cost a little more than usual.  High gas prices have made it harder for drivers of ride-booking apps like Uber and Lyft, which means longer wait times for anyone trying to get somewhere or have food delivered. Beginning on March

Florida expects millions of spring breakers while facing major staff shortages

Spring Breakers Enjoy the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography While Florida saw a bleak 1,500 people a day in 2020 and about 65,000 Spring Breakers in 2021, it is estimated that 570,000 students will be on holiday in the Sunshine State this year.  The University of South Florida and the majority of

Florida gas prices surpass $4 with no relief in sight

Sky High Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Laura Gangi Pond Drivers in the Sunshine State and across the U.S. continue to feel the effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine at the pump. On Monday morning, the average price of gasoline was $4.007 per gallon in Florida. This is the most expensive it