River Wild Kayaking Latest Entry into Eco TourismOne of the city's newest businesses expands on the recreational and eco tourism opportunities for area residents. River Wild Kayaking offers educated, intimate, guided tours exploring the fauna and flora on the Anclote river. Partnering with Nature's Classroom Institute, the tours provide a fun and educational … [Read more...] about Tarpon Springs Business News
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July 2022 Pole Star Defense Finds Business is Easy to Navigate in Pinellas County Pinellas County has long been a desirable destination for industries in the sectors of homeland security and national defense thanks to its advantageous concentration of interconnected businesses and suppliers. With a deep labor market of skilled individuals and a culture of innovation, … [Read more...] about Pinellas County Business News
Manatee County Clerk & Comptroller prevents over $1.25 million in ineligible COVID assistance payments
Bradenton, Fla. – The Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Division of Inspector General (IG) prevented over $1.25 million in ineligible and potentially fraudulent CARES Act funds and COVID assistance payments from being paid by reviewing applications totaling $10.2 million. The IG reviewed payments for the Manatee County Housing Assistance and Small … [Read more...] about Manatee County Clerk & Comptroller prevents over $1.25 million in ineligible COVID assistance payments
Public Utilities’ Consumer Confidence Report now available
SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Public Utilities' Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for 2021 is now available online. The report, which details the high quality of Sarasota County's drinking water, includes a summary for the county's customers, gives information about where the county's water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to the standards set … [Read more...] about Public Utilities’ Consumer Confidence Report now available
District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
Setting prescribed fires in controlled settings can reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control, as many Floridians witnessed during the state’s wildfire emergency in 2017. That’s why the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will be conducting prescribed burns July through September at the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve, which includes, … [Read more...] about District Aims to Reduce Risk of Wildfires by Scheduling Prescribed Fires in the Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve