Sunshine State

Sky Zone Bounces into Boynton Beach, Florida

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Parent, Sunshine State, Growth, Amusement park

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Zone, the leading indoor active entertainment destination, today announced its newest park in Boynton Beach, Florida will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 4th. Situated within the Catalina Shoppes Shopping Center at 729 North Congress Avenue, the park marks the company's 17th location in the Sunshine State.

Key Points: 
  • Further expanding its Florida footprint, Sky Zone invites community to celebrate new park with grand opening celebration on May 18th
    BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Zone , the leading indoor active entertainment destination, today announced its newest park in Boynton Beach, Florida will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 4th.
  • To celebrate, Sky Zone Boynton Beach is set to host a grand opening event on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
  • "Boynton Beach is a wonderful community and we look forward to providing its residents with a fun way to create lasting memories and spend quality time together," said Shawn Hassel, CEO of Sky Zone.
  • In addition to enjoying the countless activities, guests can host the ultimate birthday celebration, team event or school function at Sky Zone Boynton Beach – with set up, clean up and hosting included.

Redfin Survey: 70% of Florida Homeowners Have Seen Rise in Insurance Costs or Changes in Coverage

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Insurance, Climate change, Risk, Policy, Housing, Qualtrics, Fairweather, Bloomberg, Golden, Sunshine State

Insurance is top of mind for homeowners in Florida and California because those states are the epicenters of the insurance housing crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Insurance is top of mind for homeowners in Florida and California because those states are the epicenters of the insurance housing crisis.
  • Many homeowners have seen their premiums skyrocket, and some have lost coverage altogether because intensifying natural disaster risk has prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California.
  • Redfin asked these homeowners specifically which insurance insurance-related changes they’ve seen and are concerned about.
  • In Florida, nearly three-quarters (73%) of agents have seen an uptick in insurance issues in the last year, and in California, the share was 64%.

El Car Wash Announces Expanding Broward County Presence With New Pembroke Pines and Fort Lauderdale Locations

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Other Retail, Retail, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive, Sunshine State, Heart, Compressed air, LED, Federal, Growth, Renewable energy

El Car Wash, the leading name in Florida's car wash industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of two new locations in Broward County.

Key Points: 
  • El Car Wash, the leading name in Florida's car wash industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of two new locations in Broward County.
  • This expansion is a continuation of El Car Wash's strategic growth across Florida, which has recently included development in Southwest and Central Florida.
  • With these new facilities, El Car Wash proudly stands as the largest express car wash operator in the Sunshine State.
  • The addition of the Pembroke Pines and Federal locations marks the company’s 39th and 40th location in Florida, respectively.

Home-Ownership Surprise: 10 Unexpectedly Affordable Places for 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sun Belt, City, Head, Gold, Silver, Sunshine State, Housing

NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the challenges of soaring home prices and a competitive market, NationalBusinessCapital.com, the fintech lending platform for businesses, discovered 10 elite metropolitan areas where buying a home is surprisingly within reach.

Key Points: 
  • With remote work becoming the norm and retirement plans taking shape, the dream of homeownership in desirable locations may be more attainable than many realize.
  • NationalBusinessCapital's inaugural report on home affordability reveals a silver lining in a market where affordability sometimes seems out of reach.
  • ● Florida Cities Buck the Trend: Despite experiencing explosive growth, no Florida cities made it into the top 10 most expensive places to buy a home.
  • Home values in these areas are more in line with local salaries, making homeownership more feasible than expected.

Sunburn Cannabis Opens First Tampa Retail Location, its 13th in Florida

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Third Amendment, Floridian, Culture, Cannabis, Sunburn, Edible, YES, Terpene, Cannabinoid, Sunshine State, Drug

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunburn Cannabis , a Florida-based and vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced the opening of its first dispensary in Tampa, the Company's 13th store in the Sunshine State.
  • The store is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and is centrally located in the iconic South Tampa neighborhood and community.
  • Sunburn Cannabis is inspired by Florida's rich history and the true story of CEO and Founder, Brady Cobb, and his late father, Clyde Walton "Bill" Cobb, who was a cannabis smuggler in Florida in the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Sunburn Cannabis Tampa is located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33629, and regular hours are from Monday-Sunday from 9am-9pm.

Motto Mortgage Royal Now Open in Florida

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Sunshine State, Dream, Motto, Real estate

ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage, the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Orlando, Florida. Motto Mortgage Royal is now open and serving all markets throughout the Sunshine State.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motto Mortgage , the first-and-only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the United States focused on transparency and compliance, has a new office in Orlando, Florida.
  • Motto Mortgage Royal is now open and serving all markets throughout the Sunshine State.
  • Motto Mortgage Royal is a customer-first, full-service mortgage brokerage established by Damion Fray.
  • "Motto Mortgage Royal offers an advantageous alternative to the traditional mortgage bankers currently operating in Orlando," said Damion Fray.

Synthetic Grass Warehouse, Inc. Announces Four New Locations in Florida

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Diamond, Pesticide, Drainage, SGW, Acquisition, Pollution, Sunshine State, City, Safety, Turf Hotel

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic Grass Warehouse is excited to announce the opening of four new locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Miami, following the recent acquisition of Diamond Artificial Grass in Florida.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic Grass Warehouse is excited to announce the opening of four new locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Miami, following the recent acquisition of Diamond Artificial Grass in Florida.
  • With over 10 years of experience in the artificial turf industry, Diamond Artificial Grass has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality synthetic grass products.
  • The acquisition of Diamond Artificial Grass expands SGW's reach in Florida, allowing the company to offer its industry-leading turf products to customers throughout the Sunshine State.
  • SGW Florida's locations will offer a full range of synthetic grass products, including pet turf, putting greens, playground turf and landscaping turf.

New Florida Law Protects Consumers Against Dishonest Towers

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Government, Policy, NICB, HB, Law enforcement, Florida House, Sunshine State, Accident, Florida Senate, National Insurance, Medicine, Representative, Legislation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new measure to protect Florida consumers against dishonest towers was signed into law recently by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new measure to protect Florida consumers against dishonest towers was signed into law recently by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
  • It was sponsored by Representative Melony Bell (R-Fort Meade) in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • A companion bill was sponsored by Senator Keith Perry (R-Gainesville) in the Florida Senate.
  • "This law would implement important measures that protect consumers and promote accountability within the towing industry."

Affordable Protection for Floridians: American Integrity Introduces ValueGuard Property Insurance

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Integrity, a leading provider of property insurance solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of ValueGuard Property Insurance, a new product designed to offer Floridians essential protection for their homes at a more affordable price point.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Integrity, a leading provider of property insurance solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of ValueGuard Property Insurance, a new product designed to offer Floridians essential protection for their homes at a more affordable price point.
  • ValueGuard Property Insurance is specifically tailored to address the fundamental insurance needs of Florida residents, offering coverage for essential risks such as fire and windstorm.
  • Key Features of ValueGuard Property Insurance include:
    More Affordable Premiums: ValueGuard is priced more affordable to ensure that homeowners can access essential insurance coverage without facing financial strain.
  • Backed By A Financially Stable Company: American Integrity recently celebrated its 17th year serving Florida property insurance customers.

Compass by Margaritaville, Brand's Boutique Hotel Collection, Announces Expansion

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Margaritaville, Development, Growth, Sound, Staybridge Suites, Senior, Sunshine State, Great Smoky Mountains, Love, Heart, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Pacific Northwest, Hotel

ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the highly-anticipated opening in Naples, Margaritaville announces an expansion of the brand's Compass by Margaritaville collection of boutique hotels.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the highly-anticipated opening in Naples, Margaritaville announces an expansion of the brand's Compass by Margaritaville collection of boutique hotels.
  • Beaufort, NC (Breaking Ground in May 2024) – Boasting Southern hospitality, the 105-room hotel will be located in historic downtown Beaufort on Town Creek facing the Beaufort Yacht Basin.
  • Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound in Bradenton is a seaside getaway with 123 rooms overlooking the marina and picturesque preserve.
  • Compass Hotel Medford , a 111-room property, brings the laid-back latitude of an island paradise to the wine country of the Pacific Northwest.