Ave Maria ranks among top 25 master-planned communities in the nation

The national real estate consulting agency, RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, has named Ave Maria as one of the Top 25 Selling Master-Planned Communities in the United States, according to its 2021 mid-year report. Ave Maria had a record-breaking 371 new home sales through the end of June 2021, placing the development on the bi-annual list as the highest-ranking community in all of Southwest Florida.  Ave Maria moves up 15 positions on the RCLCO list from the 2020 annual…

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Andrew Saunders Named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (July 30, 2021) – Andrew Saunders has been named Vice President of Entertainment for Seminole Gaming, with responsibility for live entertainment programming at Seminole Gaming venues throughout Florida. Seminole Gaming entertainment venues include the 7,500-seat Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, the 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole…

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New Proposal Would Terminate Employee Retention Credit for Q4 2021

Key insights The Employee Retention Credit may terminate after September 30, 2021. Recovery startup businesses would still qualify to claim the credit for the fourth quarter of 2021. The proposed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would greatly change the qualifications for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) for the remainder of 2021. If enacted, the ERC would no…

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Enterprise Holdings Awards $7 Million to Nearly 700 Nonprofits Working to Advance Social and Racial Equity

ST. LOUIS (July 29, 2021) – Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, is awarding its inaugural local Enterprise Holdings ROAD Forward grants to nearly 700 nonprofit organizations addressing social and racial equity gaps facing youth and families in communities across the globe. Combined, the grants total more than $7 million in 2021.  Today’s announcement is another step…

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Governor DeSantis & DOT Secretary Thibault Announce $250 Million Port Stimulus Relief Allocation

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault today announced allocation plans for the $250 million in COVID-related financial relief for Florida’s seaports, spreading economic relief across the state’s 15 seaports. “This much needed financial infusion will help ensure Florida’s ports continue to deliver necessities to businesses…

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Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association awards over $10,000 in scholarships

The Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association supports local high schools through mentorship and on the job training throughout the year. This year, as we have for the past 14 years, celebrate 10 students earning construction scholarships. Since 2007, the CDBIA has awarded over $65,000 in scholarship funds to students interested in a career in the construction…

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