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Phage VBY outperforms ozone and UV in aquaculture tailwater disinfection
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Researchers report the first targeted phage-based disinfection of aquaculture tailwater, using a newly isolated bacteriophage to cut multidrug-resistant Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its resistance genes while preserving water quality.
Plasencia Group advises sale of Tampa’s Epicurean Hotel
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The Plasencia Group represented Mainsail Lodging & Development in the sale of the 188-key Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Tampa to KHP Capital Partners.
Eight Allegro Living communities earn U.S. News senior living honors
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Eight Allegro Living communities in Florida, New Jersey and Virginia were named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best of Senior Living ratings.
Adega Gaucha celebrates 5 years in Orlando as expansion continues
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Adega Gaucha marked the fifth anniversary of its original Orlando restaurant on Aug. 5 with a special event celebrating customers, staff and the Central Florida community.
Jacksonville nonprofit founder builds Haitian support platform through charity and media
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Linda Etienne, a Jacksonville-based Haitian-American founder known as Coach Linda, is expanding Coach Linda Charity Inc. and The Coach Linda Show to serve Haitian families with aid, faith-based messaging and digital media.
SORBA.ai names Asahi Electronics its first Japan sales partner
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SORBA.ai has tapped Asahi Electronics as its first sales partner in Japan to bring no-code industrial AI and on-premise deployment options to manufacturers and other industrial operators.
Children’s Harbor adds healthcare executive Melida Akiti to board
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Children’s Harbor has named Melida Akiti to its Board of Directors, bringing a South Florida healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience in care access, community health and operational transformation.
Red Meat Lovers Club raises more than $25,000 for Fuller Center at Boca Raton debut
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The Red Meat Lovers Club raised more than $25,000 for Fuller Center at a sold-out August 26 event at AlleyCat in downtown Boca Raton, drawing more than 150 guests.
DonutNV expands mini donut trucks to Miami
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DonutNV is bringing its mobile mini donut trucks to Miami, expanding its South Florida footprint beyond Port St. Lucie and Fort Myers.
Two Copeland's of Jacksonville managers hit 20-year mark
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Copeland’s of Jacksonville is honoring two managers who each reached 20 years with the restaurant in 2026, a milestone that underscores leadership stability at the Northeast Florida dining spot.
A American Container earns WBENC women-owned certification
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A American Container has been nationally certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBEC Florida, a WBENC regional partner, giving the Tampa Bay container company access to more corporate and government supplier-diversity opportunities.
Gold Coast PR Council names 20th Bernays Awards winners
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The Gold Coast PR Council recognized South Florida public relations, marketing and community impact work at its 20th annual Bernays Awards luncheon on July 23 in West Palm Beach.
Chameleon Travel Shop launches Myth and Sea Odyssey program in Italy and Greece
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Chameleon Travel Shop has added a new small-group cultural itinerary that follows Odyssey-linked sites in southern Italy, plus Kefalonia and Ithaca in Greece.
Critter Control of Polk County pushes wildlife exclusion to curb repeat infestations
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Critter Control of Polk County says more homeowners and businesses in Central Florida are dealing with recurring animal intrusions in attics, crawl spaces and outdoor structures.
Center for Family Services to host charity pickleball tournament in Boynton Beach
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The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will hold “Paddles for a Purpose” on June 26 at Replay in Boynton Beach, Florida, to raise money for behavioral health services and family support programs.
St. Johns Rivership adds Jane Austen high tea cruises in September
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St. Johns Rivership Company will launch a Sense and Sensibility High Tea Cruise aboard the Barbara-Lee every Tuesday in September 2026 from historic downtown Sanford.
Jason Neufeld releases guide for special needs trust trustees
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Florida elder law attorney Jason Neufeld has published a new handbook aimed at families and trustees managing Special Needs Trusts, with a focus on preserving SSI and Medicaid eligibility.
Synchronous Mental Health highlights mindfulness therapy after Wellness Month
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Synchronous Mental Health is spotlighting mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a daily tool for people managing depression, anxiety and related conditions.
New Acai Amazonas rises to No. 1,649 on the 2026 Inc. 5000
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New Acai Amazonas landed at No. 1,649 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, its second straight year on the list after 211% three-year revenue growth.
CORA Merrick Park joins WELL for residential program
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CORA Merrick Park in Coral Gables is becoming Florida’s first condominium to participate in the International WELL Building Institute’s new WELL for residential program.
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