Fort Lauderdale, like its sister city (the world-famous Miami), has its fair share of beautiful beaches and rich history. Whereas Miami has the nickname “Magic City”, Fort Lauderdale used to be known as “Fort Liquordale.” No, really. It did. (Some people still might refer to it as “Fort Liquordale” in a joking tone.) It’s not
December 2019 Florida Store Closures (from public records and media outlets): Jacksonville Sears: 10302 Southside Blvd Leesburg Sears: 10401 Us Highway 441 Miami Kmart: 3825 7th Street NW Oviedo Sears: 1360 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd Vero Beach Kmart: 1501 US 1 Over 100 additional Kmart and Sears Stores are closing throughout the country. Two Kmart and
Red tide has made its way back to our shores and the devastation to marine life could be enormous. The algae are currently most prevalent in the waters off of Sarasota, Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. But it has been slowly making its way north toward the Tampa Bay region. Several fish kills and turtle
Edwin W. Stephan, who is credited with making Miami the cruise capital of the world, passed away Friday. He was 87 years old. He was the cruise line’s first president for 27 years and then he served as the vice-chairman of the board of directors until he retired in 2003. Stephan was
Hollywood officials are pushing for the development of a waterside Publix supermarket for added convenience to those headed to Hollywood Beach.
Cost of living is notoriously expensive in Florida, but skilled trades may be the solution to bridging the financial gaps in the Sunshine State.
After the botched upgrades of 2018 that risk over $50 million in toll transaction losses, the Florida Turnpike seeks a new partner to process its transactions and service its accounts.
Announcements were made that are sure to bring a smile to any Disney and Universal park enthusiasts.
Florida activists seek to pass legislation to fund Florida’s declining film industry with tax incentives.
Coal-powered energy is dwindling in Florida as the state looks to cleaner energy alternatives like natural gas.