Community E-Connection - January 31, 2025

Volume 215 | January 2025

Weekly eConnection

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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.

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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!

Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 1 PM!

Celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 pm!

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Economic backbone: Proton power

With the creation of additional treatment centers, proton therapy is becoming more commonly available in Florida.

Florida gas prices rose from last week: See how much here

State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.14 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.11 per gallon.

Florida approves more than 10 new insurance companies for growing property market

The state of Florida will see new property and casualty insurers after Commissioner Mike Yaworsky approved more than 10 companies to enter the market.

Winters are warming in Florida, despite the recent cold snap

It didn't feel like it last week, but data shows winter is warming quicker than any other season in Florida. And out of 10 cities analyzed across the state, Tampa's winter is getting hotter fastest.

Own a home in Florida? Don’t want it stolen? There are safeguards, but more are needed

Title theft, or deed fraud, is a growing problem in Florida and nationwide. It’s the criminal practice of forging documents to steal another person’s home or other real estate property.