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Leading Strategy and Innovation Consultancy Speaks at Florida Digital Service CoLab

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stonehill is pleased to announce its own Maureen Smith, PMP, was asked to deliver an engaging and informative presentation titled "Planning is Everything! Project Planning for Success" at the Florida Digital Service (FL [DS]) CoLab on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The presentation attracted project managers, business analysts, and managers eager to enhance their understanding of key project planning concepts. Attendees had the opportunity to delve into essential aspects of effective project planning and gain valuable insights to apply to their projects.

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  • Project Planning for Success" at the Florida Digital Service (FL [DS]) CoLab on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
  • Project Planning for Success" at the Florida Digital Service (FL [DS]) CoLab on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
  • Florida Digital Service sought out Stonehill as the keynote speaker at this event due to its extensive IT and Cyber project management expertise.
  • The State of Florida created the Florida Digital Service to deliver better government services and transparency to Floridians through design and technology.

Coke Florida Empowers Communities Through Access to Educational and Technology Resources During Black History Month

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.

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  • Since its inception in 2015, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) has had a stated commitment to education through its Black History Month programming.
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    Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler, announces that its Black History Month initiatives will again focus on education and technology access for Floridians.
  • Coke Florida's Black History Month program is in its ninth year and will surpass $800,000 in donations.
  • At the conclusion of Black History Month 2024, Coke Florida, through its laptop donation campaign, will have established and upgraded 11 community computer labs across the state.

New Study: Disney Generates $40 Billion in Annual Economic Impact in Florida and Over Quarter of a Million Jobs

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.

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  • For every direct job on-site at Disney, an additional 1.7 jobs are supported across Florida.
  • Disney revenues and off-site visitor spending contributed to $12.1 billion in total labor income in fiscal year 2022.
  • The study, which was commissioned by Disney, also reflects the economic impact of Disney Signature Experiences in Florida, including Disney Vacation Club and Disney Cruise Line.
  • If history is any indication, when Disney invests in Florida, its residents and businesses benefit.

The Regional Training Center (The RTC) and Florida's Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) Have Partnered to Provide Training to Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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"Florida is just the right place to be, and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office exemplifies vision and innovation in public safety.

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  • "Florida is just the right place to be, and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office exemplifies vision and innovation in public safety.
  • The F1RST Facility will host ethical, outcome-based, quality training for Floridians and the region.
  • I could not be more pleased to be there."
  • Florida's Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (F1RST) represents such a collaboration – a partnership between academia and practitioners to develop a state-of-the-art research enterprise that will inform, innovate, and offer cutting-edge training.

Tampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Behavioral Health and USF Health Break Ground on New Behavioral Health Hospital, Expanding Access for Floridians to World-Class Mental Health Services

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Lifepoint Behavioral Health and USF Health were joined by elected officials, board members and other key stakeholders Monday to break ground on the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, a new four-story hospital in the heart of Tampa's Medical and Research District. The TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, which is expected to open in late 2024, will be the first and only freestanding academic medical behavioral health hospital in Florida.

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  • The TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, which is expected to open in late 2024, will be the first and only freestanding academic medical behavioral health hospital in Florida.
  • The TGH Behavioral Health Hospital will significantly expand Floridians' access to mental health services, and our patients can expect the world-class care we consistently deliver at TGH."
  • Tampa General Hospital will provide a number of facility and medical support services, while Lifepoint Behavioral Health will manage the day-to-day operations.
  • "This is an exciting day for our team at Lifepoint Behavioral Health as we break ground on Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital," said Russ Bailey, president of Lifepoint Behavioral Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens Third Jacksonville Retail Location in Mandarin Neighborhood on July 20, its 11th in the Sunshine State

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its newest dispensary in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida. The retail location is the company's 11th in Florida and the third in the greater Jacksonville area.

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  • The retail location is the company's 11th in Florida and the third in the greater Jacksonville area.
  • "With growing support for Smart & Safe Florida's cannabis ballot initiative, Florida is closer than ever to voting on the legalization of recreational adult use.
  • The opening of Suburn's newest retail location coincides with the announcement of its brand partnership with Jacksonville native and Florida homegrown pro-surfer Justin Quintal .
  • Sunburn Cannabis Mandarin is located at 11190 San Jose Blvd and regular hours are from Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-7pm.

Weathering the Storm: Preparing Businesses to be Resilient

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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“Even a five person small business needs to have a plan of action.

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  • “Even a five person small business needs to have a plan of action.
  • And if you did have to leave, how are you going to handle the business immediately after the storm?
  • “The State of Florida has taken significant action with bills in an attempt to try and stabilize the market.
  • As capacity in the admitted market increases, surplus lines will be able to appropriately serve as its backup for unique, unusual and large risks.

The American Legion Announces Recipients of 4th Estate Journalism Awards

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually by The American Legion since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism.

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  • The Fourth Estate Award has been presented annually by The American Legion since 1958 for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism.
  • "The American Legion has always cherished the role that the free press plays in our constitutional republic," said Vincent J.
  • "I will be honored to present both of these deserving recipients with our highest recognition of journalistic accomplishment, The American Legion Fourth Estate Award, at our national convention this summer," Troiola said.
  • Previous winners of the award include CNN, CBS, USA Today, ABC News, C-SPAN, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and Life Magazine, among others.

$100M in Medical Debt Eliminated thanks to Philanthropic Gift

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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DESTIN, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RIP Medical Debt and Ryan "Jume" Jumonville, announced a new agreement today that will eliminate $100,000,000 of patient medical debt for Floridians. Beginning in May, the lucky Sunshine State residents benefiting from this gift will be receiving letters notifying them that some or all of their medical bills are now "paid in full".

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  • DESTIN, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RIP Medical Debt and Ryan "Jume" Jumonville, announced a new agreement today that will eliminate $100,000,000 of patient medical debt for Floridians.
  • This medical debt was abolished as a charitable act; eliminating any potential tax consequences for recipients.
  • RIP Medical Debt is a not-for-profit, national charity that raises funds from donors and uses those funds to acquire and abolish medical debt.
  • RIP Medical Debt is committed to relieving people of the burden of medical debt to enhance their economic opportunities and to enable them to live healthier lives.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens 10th Florida Retail Location in Key West

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, has opened its Key West Sunburn Cannabis dispensary, the company's 10th retail location in the Sunshine State. "As a kid that grew up on Sugar Loaf Key and went to Key West elementary school, opening a Sunburn dispensary on Duval Street in Key West is quite the full circle moment for me", said Brady Cobb, CEO and Founder of Sunburn Cannabis. "Sunburn is a brand inspired by Florida's rich cannabis history, and we are proud to pay homage to the legacy left by pioneers like my father, whose journey in cannabis started in Key West, by providing high quality products crafted by Floridians, for Floridians."

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis, a Florida-based and licensed vertically integrated cannabis operator, has opened its Key West Sunburn Cannabis dispensary, the company's 10th retail location in the Sunshine State.
  • "As a kid that grew up on Sugar Loaf Key and went to Key West elementary school, opening a Sunburn dispensary on Duval Street in Key West is quite the full circle moment for me", said Brady Cobb, CEO and Founder of Sunburn Cannabis.
  • In addition to the new retail location, Sunburn Cannabis is excited to announce the launch of two new products, Piattella Aged Water Hash and Live Rosin Nectar.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Key West is located at 130 Duval St and regular hours are Sunday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.