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Florida To Lose All Of Its 32 LL Flooring Stores (And Jobs) With The Company's Liquidation
For many Floridians, fixing up one's home is something that, with the right materials, can be done DIY. Floridians who wanted new floors had options like Lowe's, Home Deport, and LL Flooring (formerly known as Lumber Liquidators.) Unfortunately, those wanting to shop at the latter will no longer have that option - as Florida is losing all of its LL Flooring stores, as well as the jobs that came with them.
New Sprouts Store Opening in Florida with Freebies and Discounts for Grand Opening Weekend
Healthy grocery shopping just got easier for Sarasota residents with the grand opening of a new Sprouts Farmers Market. Known for offering a wide variety of organic and healthy foods, the new store will officially open its doors on September 6, 2024, at 111 Links Avenue with a weekend full of exciting offers, giveaways, and discounts.
Longtime FL Eatery Patrons Describe As "Quirky", New England Moorings, Shut Down After Inspection
Florida is a state that has many residents who used to live somewhere else. So restaurants inspired by other areas - like New York, Chicago, or Cape Cod can do well in the Sunshine State. Unfortunately, one such eatery, Cape Coral's New England Moorings, was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Another FL Winn Dixie Confirmed To Become An Aldi With $1.9 Million Remodel - Some Residents Unhappy
It probably will not come as a complete surprise to Floridians that one more Winn Dixie - this time in the Villages - is confirmed to become an Aldi. The grocer's purchase of 400 Winn Dixie stores last year means that some Winn Dixie stores will change over to Florida. Therefore, many Floridians can see the writing on the wall - that their local Winn Dixie may be converted. I've written about confirmations of Winn Dixie stores in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lakeland, Deltona, and Pensacola converting. And now it is confirmed to be happening in the Villages and not all residents are happy.
Florida Contractor Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Multiple Lawsuits
South Coast Equipment LLC, a Miami-based contractor specializing in land clearing, demolition, excavation, and equipment rentals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The 11-year-old company, which encountered financial difficulties on several major projects, petitioned for reorganization on September 3, 2024, in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Miami.
Florida Burger King Shuts Down Again After State Inspection – Third Closure Since 2020 in Florida
Fast food remains a popular choice for many Americans, with reports indicating that 37% of the population indulges in some form of it every day. Among the options for Floridians is Burger King, a homegrown chain offering affordable meal deals, including its current $5 special. However, a Burger King located at 2019 E Lumsden Road in Brandon recently found itself in hot water after being temporarily shut down following a state inspection, marking its third closure in recent years.
Longtime Florida Pharmacy Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
Pharmacy Care, a Wilton Manors-based pharmacy operating under the name The Medicine Shoppe, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, marking the end of over two decades of business. The pharmacy, which has nearly a dozen locations, including seven in South Florida, petitioned for liquidation on August 19, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
When is daylight saving 2024? First day of fall, time change in Palm Beach County
For years, lawmakers in multiple states have been pushing to keep daylight saving time, or “summer time,” the year-round norm. And while rumors about year-round DST in Florida have flown around for years, we will still be falling back in 2024. But the autumnal equinox, or the "first day of fall," will happen before we set our clocks to "fall...
First National ‘988 Day’ commemorates life-changing helpline for mental health crises & suicide intervention
It’s now been two years since the official switch of the Suicide Prevention and Mental Crisis Hotline to three simple numbers: 988. Now, Sunday marks the first-ever official “988 Day,” to commemorate the lifesaving hotline’s implementation.
Florida GOP mum on Carolina Amesty’s indictment, suggesting tacit support
In the wake of Rep. Carolina Amesty’s indictment last week, Florida Republicans have mostly kept silent, avoiding public comment on her fitness for office even though state law places the authority to judge her in the legislative majority’s hands. It’s a stance that suggests tacit support for the Orlando-area GOP lawmaker just as her 2024 campaign kicks into high gear. And it leaves voters to ...
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