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Florida youth honored as Prudential Emerging Visionaries

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- William Charouhis, 18, of Miami, and Anjani Sharma, 17, of Rockledge, today were each named a 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionary for their inspiring commitment to improving the lives of others.

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Prudential Emerging Visionaries recognizes young people ages 14-18 whose fresh perspectives and innovative solutions address pressing financial and societal challenges in their communities.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries is sponsored by Prudential in collaboration with Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector, with advisory support provided by the Financial Health Network, an authority on financial health and a longtime partner of The Prudential Foundation.
The program is an evolution of Prudential's Spirit of Community Awards, which honored more than 150,000 outstanding youth volunteers over 26 years.
To read about all of this year's Prudential Emerging Visionaries, visit prudential.com/emergingvisionaries .

One Health Direct's Employees Show a Commitment to Philanthropy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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DUNEDIN, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Health Direct, a leader in healthcare marketing, customer service, and patient engagement solutions, is proud to announce its ongoing commitment to philanthropy.

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DUNEDIN, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One Health Direct, a leader in healthcare marketing, customer service, and patient engagement solutions, is proud to announce its ongoing commitment to philanthropy.
One of the most innovative ways that One Health Direct promotes philanthropy is through its annual Penny Wars fundraiser.
Last year, the employees raised over $5,000 through Penny Wars alone, with One Health Direct matching donations.
"But we're even more proud of our employees, who have shown an incredible commitment to philanthropy.

U.S. Virgin Islands Celebrates "Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story" Feature Film Streaming on Amazon Prime

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story," a captivating feature-length movie, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting September 6, 2023.

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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story," a captivating feature-length movie, will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting September 6, 2023.
The film was entirely produced and shot in the Virgin Islands, and it proudly showcases the talents of Virgin Islanders both in front of and behind the camera.
As a result, "Timeless" finds its way to the global audience through Amazon Prime Video, courtesy of the "Oakland Film and TV Company."
"Timeless: A Virgin Islands Love Story" is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and rich cultural heritage of the Virgin Islands.

PXG Announces $1M Donation to Help with Relief Efforts for the Maui Disaster

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PXG, a company dedicated to developing the world's finest golf equipment and apparel, today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster relief organization. The funds will support Team Rubicon's ability to provide immediate support in Maui, Hawaii.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PXG , a company dedicated to developing the world's finest golf equipment and apparel, today announced a one-million-dollar donation to Team Rubicon , a veteran-led disaster relief organization.
"Team Rubicon quickly coordinates and deploys trained military veterans, first responders, and civilians as volunteers for disaster relief efforts," PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons stated.
"We have witnessed the dedicated volunteers who make up its ranks fall in to embrace and empower devastated communities.
Today, we look to bolster their efforts in Maui and help their boots on the ground to do what they do best."

Alico, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Company’s average realized/blended price per pound solids for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 increased by approximately 3.0%, as compared to the prior year period.

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The Company’s average realized/blended price per pound solids for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 increased by approximately 3.0%, as compared to the prior year period.
Income from operations for the Land Management and Other Operations Division decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 by $0.2 million, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2022.
“Through June 30, 2023 we have sold approximately 1,436 acres of ranch land, for net proceeds of approximately $7.6 million.
Other income (expense), net for the nine months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $3.8 million and approximately $38.2 million, respectively.

Street scrolls: The beats, rhymes and spirituality of Latin hip-hop

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

I didn’t grow up surrounded by books, and I spent many more hours in childhood dissecting hip-hop and shooting hoops than doing schoolwork.

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I didn’t grow up surrounded by books, and I spent many more hours in childhood dissecting hip-hop and shooting hoops than doing schoolwork.
It was my first love, and its beats and rhymes schooled me in things closer to home.
Hip-hop turns 50 this summer, and throughout its history, Latinos’ experiences have been important threads in this music’s cries for justice.

‘Latins goin’ platinum’

Their body language flipped the prevailing narrative about our battered neighborhoods, turning them into places of pride rather than shame.
Latinos beyond the U.S. borderlands were also very much part of hip-hop’s history.
While there is no doubt that its inventors were Black Americans, Latinos added new colors to the prevailing palette of hip-hop.
When it came to emceeing, rap in Latino circles started experimenting with Spanish words and slang by the 1980s.

La nueva religíon

One of the most-streamed artists in the world today, the Puerto Rican hitmaker Bad Bunny, is representative of this new style.
He named his first major tour “La Nueva Religíon,” a fitting name for the eccentric combinations of spirituality, sexuality, dance and pan-Latin motifs in his music.
He’s not alone: Many of today’s rappers are sampling some of the more righteous trends in the history of hip-hop.
She wields her words like incantations to summon Mapuche ancestors and defend the dignity of Indigenous lives throughout the Americas.

Romp and grace

For my brother and his breaking crew, hip-hop was a lesson in grace: how the body can find the still point in the midst of spins, leaps and flying arms and legs.
For me, always drawn by the rapping, it was also a lesson in grace: the emcee’s adroit arrangement of syllables and syntax, the way they sculpted their bars, making language bounce, dance and romp.

Alico, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended March 31, 2023

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Company’s average realized/blended price per pound solids for the six months ended March 31, 2023 increased by approximately 3.1%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.

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The Company’s average realized/blended price per pound solids for the six months ended March 31, 2023 increased by approximately 3.1%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Income from operations for the Land Management and Other Operations Division decreased for the six months ended March 31, 2023 by $0.4 million, compared to the six months ended March 31, 2022.
Other income (expense), net for the six months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $2.4 million and approximately $33.3 million, respectively.
On April 14, 2023 the Company paid a second quarter cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its outstanding common stock to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2023.

Sun Outdoors Islamorada Opens in Sunny Florida Keys

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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ISLAMORADA, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Outdoors, a leader in outdoor hospitality, announced today that its highly anticipated Florida Keys resort, Sun Outdoors Islamorada, has officially opened for business. With something for guests of all ages, Sun Outdoors Islamorada offers tropical waters, outdoor excursions and unrivaled amenities for RVers and vacation homeowners seeking laid-back living in the sport fishing capital of the world.

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New destination RV resort offers spacious RV sites, vacation home sales and resort-style amenities
ISLAMORADA, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Outdoors , a leader in outdoor hospitality, announced today that its highly anticipated Florida Keys resort, Sun Outdoors Islamorada , has officially opened for business.
"We are thrilled to officially open our newest location, Sun Outdoors Islamorada, in the beautiful, sunny Florida Keys," said Nick DiBella, senior vice president, operations and sales.
Sun Outdoors Islamorada will be the 59th Sun Outdoors resort in Florida.
For more information on Sun Outdoors, subscribe to the Sun Outdoors YouTube channel , visit www.sunoutdoors.com or follow @sunoutdoors on Instagram.

Florida Residents and Businesses Win Big! Largest Class Action Against FPL Affirmed by Appellate Court

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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On March 22, 2023, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court ruling certifying a class action affecting 4.4 million people against America’s largest electric utility company, Florida Power & Light (“FPL”).

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On March 22, 2023, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court ruling certifying a class action affecting 4.4 million people against America’s largest electric utility company, Florida Power & Light (“FPL”).
The class action stems from “storm charges” imposed by FPL to supposedly harden its systems.
FPL’s own witness testified that the power outages cost the state of Florida billions of dollars.
The class action is set to continue through further discovery phases now that the appellate court has weighed in and allowed the matter to proceed.

Caught In A Hurricane: New Memoir THROUGH THE STORMS Inspires Resilience And Faith In The Face Of Tremendous Loss

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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While enjoying the tropical climate, Cowan would come face-to-face with the harsh realities of living on an exposed island in the Atlantic Ocean.

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While enjoying the tropical climate, Cowan would come face-to-face with the harsh realities of living on an exposed island in the Atlantic Ocean.
Through it all, Cowan never lost faith in God’s power and promise and found sparks of resilience in the face of loss and despair.
Led by the Holy Spirit to share her experience, Cowan is spreading her message of hope in a new memoir.
In Through the Storms, Cowan chronicles the aftermath of two of the most powerful and catastrophic storms to hit the Virgin Islands in recorded history.