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SRS Brokers $3.5 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Property in Central Florida
Ocala, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $3.5 million sale of a newly delivered single-tenant property located in Ocala, a city in Central Florida. Chipotle Mexican Grill occupies the building, which totals 2,490 square feet, on a 15-year, triple-net lease. The property is situated on a one-acre lot near an Aldi, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Ross Dress for Less. Patrick Nutt and William Wamble of SRS represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. A Spain-based buyer acquired the property.
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
3-year-old killed at Florida birthday party
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 3-year-old boy was at a birthday party at a park in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday when someone drove by and sprayed the area with bullets, according to police. The boy was rushed to the hospital where he died. Police are investigating the shooting. Crimeline.
Florida denies racial discrimination against FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an...
Pat’s Picks: Artsy things to do this week
Pat Greene is Bungalower Media’s first sponsored Resident Reporter. Greene has joined our team as our Arts and Culture Correspondent for the next quarter, supported by the efforts of Interstruct Design + Build, an award-winning Orlando-based design and build firm. Every month on the fourth Wednesday for the past...
Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Quality Journalism for Critical Times More than 5.7 million Floridians are vulnerable to extreme heat, according to a report from the Florida Policy Institute, which called upon state lawmakers to repeal a new law that prohibits local governments from enacting heat protections for outdoor workers. Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest number of emergency room […] The post Florida has the highest number of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
WonderWorks Back-to-School Bash for Florida Residents
WonderWorks Back-to-School Bash for Florida Residents 2024. WonderWorks Back-to-School Bash for Florida Residents – With the new school year just around the corner, many families will be looking for fun ways to finish the summer and create some last-minute memories. One event local families won’t want to miss is the Back 2 School Bash hosted by WonderWorks Orlando. This exciting celebration will be held August 2-11, 2024, at the upside-down house on International Drive. During this event, Florida residents can snag a special admission rate of only $22, plus tax, per person. End your summer on a high note and have some discounted fun!
Volusia leaders say industrial zoning regulations are 'too broad' as fuel terminal remains in limbo
DELAND, Fla. — Volusia County Council members met to discuss potential changes to current I-2 heavy industrial zoning regulations in a permitting and zoning workshop held Tuesday afternoon. Heavy industrial zoning has been of interest to county staff and residents alike because of a potential fuel terminal site proposed...
Stuck at a traffic signal after a few light cycles? Here are your options
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever been driving and when you approach a traffic light, it cycles a few times without changing your light?. This also happens to motorcycles or scooters quite often. Sometimes your vehicle may not be properly positioned at the traffic signal, other times it might be the traffic control device itself.
Grand Bohemian refreshes menu with new Black Bee Honey-inspired items
The Grand Bohemian marked a five-year partnership with Orlando Kidz Zones’ program Black Bee Honey last week by adding some new items to their menu. Black Bee Honey (Website) is a youth entrepreneur program where local students earn both business and beekeeping skills by bottling and selling honey at local markets. The program exposes the students to the fundamentals of beekeeping via two hives which are kept at Firestation 1 and 2.
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