A Business Damage Assessment survey has been activated to assess the impact of the coronavirus on Florida's local business operations.
The Arcadian/DeSoto Sun Weekly will present occasional business profiles. Those chosen are new members to the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce. This week's visit is with Maggie Glucklich, part of the Keller Williams Peace River Partners team in Arcadia.
The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association has installed the 2020 president, executive board members and its board of directors.
PUNTA GORDA — Before it hits the virtual shelves, a toy is already helping students at Charlotte County Schools develop team building and communication skills.
A sizable chunk of a much larger DeSoto County ranch has sold for $3.5 million, said Mac Martin, broker with United Country-Gulfland Real Estate in Arcadia, the listing agency.
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ARCADIA — Florida’s tourism industry is no accident.
Like its namesake town tucked into Colorado's Rocky Mountains, Kia's new 2020 Telluride is rugged and adventurous, seating seven or eight, has a powerful engine, posh interior and stylish lines.
During Florida’s upcoming 2020 legislative session, I’m sure there will be a lot of talk about Florida’s plan for three new roads. One of the roads in the plan, the Southwest-Central Florida Connector, would be in our local area—DeSoto, Polk, Highlands and Charlotte counties.
The all new Acura RDX is filled with new technology that you will enjoy—and a few items that may frustrate—but its value is firmly on the right side of the ledger.
It is fairly common knowledge that being charged with a crime comes with other penalties, in addition to possible imprisonment or community supervision.
Great handling and impressive road manners combine to make the new Lexus RC 350 a viable contender for a top road coupe, American, German or Japanese such as this cool Toyota luxury division model. While most trim levels won’t measure up against the fast and furious models, this vehicle hold…
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You will like the Lexus LX 570 for its floating ride, luxurious cabin, towing capabilities and offroad prowess. Maybe not so much for its cargo room in the three-row version, its gargantuan size and need for premium fuel.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has received reports of some of its phone numbers being spoofed by scammers. These reports span the state, from Pensacola to Palm Beach, with scammers purporting to be FDLE members in order to defraud citizens.
Just days from its targeted September-October groundbreaking, Nuco Citrus LLC has yet to close on the 193 acres in east DeSoto County it wants for a plant to convert citrus peels and other juice-making leftovers into pectin.
Charlotte County doesn’t need a Barnes & Noble megastore.
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With more and more people choosing to call Florida home each and every day, we have a growing population. Alongside that growth, our economy is continuing to strengthen and flourish.
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We’ve all seen “for sale” signs at a house or property. But sometimes the sign lists extras such as “foreclosure” or “short sale” or even “bank owned.” To the average person, it might indicate something went awry. But to a more trained eye, it is an indication of a great deal for an interest…
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Huge DeSoto parcel sells
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Industrial hemp has the potential to be a big cash crop for growers and business interests alike. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried knows this and has announced the members of the state’s new Hemp Advisory Committee, which will help guide the rulemaking as well as local emergin…
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Dear President Trump ...
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Miss Patty’s consignment grows downtown presence
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