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July 7, 2020 – In a move that should not be a surprise to anyone, Governor DeSantis extended Florida’s COVID-19 state of emergency declaration for 60 days. His previous Executive Order 20-52 expired July 7, 2020. Today’s Executive Order 20-166 serves as the basis for much of the emergency action taken by Governor DeSantis and his state…
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The Florida Department of Health is opening the Biomedical Research Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) for FY 2020-2021 at 5:00 PM EST on July 7, 2020. Please click here to view the FOAs and additional information on the Program Website. The following links are to the intake system for the Letter of Intent and Grant Application for the selected initiative…
Read MoreThe Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) seeks applications for the 12th annual Technology Awards Meeting. Award finalists will be notified by July 20, 2020 and awards will be presented at the 2020 Annual Awards event to be held virtually on August 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Applications are being accepted in the following categories:…
Read MoreMonday, July 6, 2020, Lee County launched its COVID-19 business assistance program for job creation, named “Business Rehire.” The sentences in bold have been revised since the program was launched: It was originally reported that the “Business Rehire” program was available to small businesses that had been deemed as “non-essential.” In an update to the…
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TGR Financial, Inc. (OTCQX: TGRF), the holding company for First Florida Integrity Bank, announced today the completion of a private placement of $22 million in ten-year, fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. The Notes have a maturity date of June 30, 2030 and an initial…
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This a picture of a “Face Mask Exempt Card” that claims to make the holder of the card exempt from mask requirements. The card is FAKE. The Department of Justice did not issue these cards and does not endorse them. That being said, some individuals with disabilities may be exempt from mask regulations. Some ordinances provide for this…
Read MoreDOE Order Expected this month Related to Mining in Map 14, State Road 82 Fort Myers, FL, July 1, 2020 – The State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings on June 16 ruled against Sakata Seed Corporation, Sakata America Holdings, Inc. and Linda S. Nelson and issued a recommended order finding in favor of Lee County. The…
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(ORLANDO, Fla) – GrowFL, Florida’s leading organization in support of second-stage growth companies, is now accepting applications for its annual Florida Companies to Watch® awards program. Now in its 10th year, the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch program honors notable second-stage business throughout the state. Honorees are selected for developing valuable products and services, creating…
Read MoreOn June 30, 2020, the Governor of Florida, through Executive Order 20-159, extended the moratorium on foreclosures and evictions that was originally enacted by Executive Order 20-94 on April 2, 2020, until 12:01 AM August 1, 2020. Here is more information
Read MoreTamiami Angel Fund III, Florida’s largest angel fund, invested in Fotobom Media, a mobile phone keyboard application that delivers content based on users’ emails and text messages. Tamiami Angel Fund III invested $568,000 into Fotobom Media, based in San Francisco. Fotobom is the 15th company in the portfolio of Tamiami Angel Fund III. According to…
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