AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDaytona Beach Main Street Rebuild: Neptune’s Bar & Grill in Daytona Beach is set for a grand opening Oct. 9 after a 45-day transformation by owner Philip Simonetta, including new HVAC units, kitchen equipment, and major interior work. Lakeland Arts & Science: Florida Southern College has reopened its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed planetarium after a $1.7M restoration, with four public shows per week starting soon. Youth Creativity: The Florida Fish Art Contest opens for kindergarten through 12th grade, asking students to create handmade fish art and (for older grades) add a one-page creative writing piece. Local Culture & Community: Everglades City hosts the Blessing of the Fleet Oct. 3, honoring commercial fishers with food, vendors, live music, and donations for animal services. Public Health & Everyday Life: A Florida pharmacist explains the allergy drug diphenhydramine’s history and why some people may need to rethink how they use it. Cost of Living: Gas prices in Florida are climbing again, with some stations charging over $5 a gallon as oil-market tensions raise supply fears. Environment & Agriculture: An invasive pasture mealybug has triggered a DeSantis emergency declaration as it spreads across Florida’s farms and lawns.
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