Upcoming Florida Brightline station is up in the air

Brightline high speed train – Photo and Caption: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com We informed you last spring of Brightline’s intentions to add a new stop to its Florida train line. The city of Stuart, located on the state’s Treasure Coast about 40 miles north of West Palm Beach, would receive a station. Brightline officials teamed up

More Red Lobster locations in Florida are set to close

Red Lobster restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images According to a recent article from restaurantbusinessonline.com, Red Lobster plans to close more locations around the US. The company allegedly stated in bankruptcy filings on Thursday that it has turned down leases for 23 failing locations, which it intends to close by August 31. The popular

Tijuana Flats, a Florida company, files for bankruptcy and closes 11 outlets

Tijuana Flats, Tex-Mex restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Pix Ellis Images According to a press statement, Tijuana Flats, a restaurant chain with locations in Central Florida, has declared the bankruptcy of 11 of its locations. With the goal of “revitalizing its restaurants and reinvigorating the customer experience,” the Tex-Mex brand has welcomed new

Thirteen cities have increased hiring; Texas and Florida lead the way, while the coasts are dwindling

Now hiring sign at McDonald’s location in Sunny Isles Beach, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock by Kristi Blokhin The economy is trending downward in the most advantageous manner. The coastal Southeast and the Rockies are seeing significant economic growth, with an increase in the availability of well-paying jobs and reasonably priced homes. And with a burgeoning

What You Should Know About Florida’s Brightline Rail’s Upcoming New Stop

Brightline Train – (Credit: Brightline) In its most recent expansion, high-speed rail operator Brightline plans to establish a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Brightline told Travel + Leisure that the new station will be situated in Stuart, Florida, and is anticipated to open in the second half of 2026. The city was picked because

Beginning in mid-February, Netflix members in Florida will notice a new tax on their monthly bill

Netflix menu screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Vantage_DS Beginning in mid-February, Netflix subscribers in Florida will notice a new tax on their monthly bills. WTSP, a CBS News station in Tampa Bay, reports that this week, the massive streaming service sent consumers an email informing them of an extra “state service tax.” According

Brightline, the new high-speed rail system in Florida that connects Miami and Orlando, may serve as a model for other American travel

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat Millions of Americans are preparing for their holiday travels as Thanksgiving draws near. According to AAA’s projections, almost 55 million individuals will

Allure of the Seas joins lineup at Port Canaveral and will sail twice a week

Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Wayleebird The enormous Allure of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International, arrived in Port Canaveral early on Wednesday to begin an exceptional home-port stay. A ship that big will travel twice a week from a single port, instead of just once a week, for

Florida’s Brightline high-speed train service’s history

Brightline high-speed train (then still known as Virgin Trains USA) traveling south towards Miami, as seen on March 14, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Photo and Caption: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com Brightline began operating from Orlando on Friday. The success of a privately operated high-speed passenger rail service in the US will be put to

Orlando-to-South Florida service will begin, according to Brightline

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat The launch date for Brightline’s high-speed rail service between Orlando and South Florida has been announced. Beginning next Friday, Sept. 22, travelers