Volume 215 | January 2025

 
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Community Edition

Building New Connections at JR's Sports Pub

We had a great evening of networking at JR's Sports Pub last week. This was the first time that many of the attendees had visited the area's newest family-first sports pub! A big thank you to JR's for showing us their space and Source 1 Solutions for sponsoring the event.

Join Us!

We continue to collect items for our ChamberCARES program. Please consider bringing a donation to a future Chamber meeting or event. The campaign runs through April. Thanks!

Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm!

Facebook Event

Florida’s citrus outlook remains bleak. But new science offers hope.

Florida orange growers are bracing for yet another record-low harvest as climate challenges and diseased trees continue to cripple the once bustling industry. The state is expected to produce 90% fewer oranges than it did 30 years ago.

Gas prices are higher in Florida. Will the trend continue?

Gas prices have nudged up in Florida over the past week. On Monday, Jan. 27, prices at the pump are 3 cents higher than last week across the state.

Showdown looms over Monday special immigration session called by DeSantis

It’s the first time DeSantis has unilaterally set a special session without the consent and cooperation of the Legislature, and it’s ruffled the feathers of legislative leaders who felt their authority was being usurped.

Quebec snowbirds fleeing Sunshine State in droves due to high costs, weak Canadian dollar

Many Quebec snowbirds living in Florida are listing their properties for sale, citing the high cost of living and a beneficial exchange rate due to the declining value of the Canadian dollar.

Officials warn about SunPass text message scam

If you recently got a text from an unknown number warning you about unpaid SunPass tolls, officials want you to know it was probably a scam.

Thank you to our Trustees and Newsletter Sponsors

Acropol Family Restaurant

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Florida Largo Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

JR's Sports Pub/Source 1 Solutions

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

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