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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Sponsors Family Support Services’ Be an Angel Campaign
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Sponsors Family Support Services’ Be an Angel Campaign Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s Metro Offices purchased holiday gifts for Family Support Services’ Be an Angel campaign. From left, Kayla Garza, Leigh Ann Luttrell, Heather Cosgrove, Kimberly Waterhouse, Sandy Hume, Cat Keiter, Josh Cohen, Norma Albano, Allison Steilberg, and…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget ORLANDO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has achieved record success, ranking #1 in education,…
Read MoreFlorida’s Reemployment Tax Rate Remains at Lowest Possible Rate
Florida’s Reemployment Tax Rate Remains at Lowest Possible Rate TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Revenue announced that approximately 65% of Florida’s employers will continue to pay the lowest possible rate for reemployment taxes in 2026. This is the eleventh consecutive year employers are benefiting from the low rate of 0.1 percent. Those…
Read MoreSBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22
SBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22 Nominations Encouraged for Exceptional Entrepreneurs in Every State WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline to 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s…
Read MoreNassau County Council on Aging to Host “The Giving Wrap” Holiday Fundraiser
Nassau County Council on Aging to Host “The Giving Wrap” Holiday Fundraiser FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) will kick off the holiday season with a new fundraising event, The Giving Wrap, offering gift wrapping services in exchange for donations that support local seniors. The event will take place from…
Read MoreSBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025
SBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025 Over $1 Billion in SBA Loans Guaranteed for Local Small Businesses JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida District Office, serving 43 counties from Orlando to the Panhandle, announced today that it supported nearly $1.2 billion in small business lending during federal fiscal year 2025 (FY25)…
Read MoreBuilding a Better Retirement Workshop: Register Today
Building a Better Retirement Workshop: Register Today Are you part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS)? If you’re a teacher, firefighter, police officer, city or county employee, or anyone interested in building a better retirement, this event is for you. Understanding how your retirement benefits work can make all the difference in your financial future.…
Read MoreTourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024
Tourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study revealed record-breaking economic contributions to Floridians from the state’s tourism industry. New data confirm that travel and tourism generated $133.6 billion in economic impact in 2024 and saved…
Read MoreShark Grant Night with Nassau Education Foundation
Shark Grant Night with Nassau Education Foundation Join the Nassau Education Foundation for an exciting evening at Shark Grant Night as Nassau County teachers step into the spotlight to pitch their innovative classroom ideas in a fun, high-energy “Shark Tank” style event. Come cheer them on, learn about creative projects happening in our schools, and…
Read MoreHunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Monday, September 8 and extends through Wednesday, December…
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