Michelin starred restaurants (Not pictured) – Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive restaurants – Photo Credit: baileyc1/Shutterstock.com The prestigious Michelin Star designation has been awarded to five restaurants in Florida, expanding its top-notch food scene. Many people acknowledge it as a measure of culinary brilliance. The announcement was made Thursday night at Disney’s opulent Orlando resort. According
Surf Hotspot: Cocoa Beach, Florida Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lunamarina Three Florida villages are charming and among the best in the South, a new survey shows. Results released April 9 listed the towns as smaller sites for “relaxing getaways, cultural immersion, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights” for vacationers. The ranked locations are:
Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Fort Myers, Florida — Only months after declaring it would stop growing citrus at the conclusion of this year’s season, one of Florida’s largest citrus farmers intends to construct a 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) community in southwest Florida. According
Photo Source/Copyright: Jeep Presenting a car that promises adventure and investment possibilities is a great way to celebrate graduation, which is a significant milestone. For recent graduates from Fort Myers, Florida, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport SUV is the perfect graduation gift. It is more than just a means of transportation; for people embarking on
Charlie Ward new Florida A&M basketball coach (not pictured): Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kit Leong According to sources who spoke to ESPN, Charlie Ward, a former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick, will take over as Florida A&M’s men’s basketball coach. According to sources, Ward is completing an agreement to become the
South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Homebuilders are starting the 2025 spring housing market more slowly than usual. The massive homebuilder KB Home, which is rated No. 545 on the Fortune 1000, informed investors that last month. Earlier in the month, the even larger homebuilder Lennar expressed a similar
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura The Hope Florida Foundation reversed course and donated $5 million each to groups that donated millions to a political committee that supported the governor’s anti-marijuana campaign, just weeks after the DeSantis administration diverted $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity
University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed The Florida Gators won their third National Championship on the hardcourt this past Monday night, capping off the collegiate basketball season. During March Madness, the Gators pulled off a number of comeback victories, but they left the most spectacular one for last. In the National
Tariffs – Pictured: Donald J. Trump at rally – Courtesy: Shutterstock by Matt Smith Shoppers and small businesses in Gainesville, Florida, a small city in the state’s north-central region, are preparing for the effects of Trump’s broad tariffs. Last week, the Trump administration imposed a base tax of 10 percent on almost all nations worldwide,
Donna E. Shalala Student Center University of Miami Campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The University of Miami, a cornerstone of higher education in South Florida, has officially reached a historic milestone. On Tuesday, the university celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of academic achievement, innovation, and influence within the