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After the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, Florida Power & Light Company formally closed its last coal-fired plant in Florida...
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1/13/21
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FPL began accepting applications for its new Main Street Recovery Credit Program, offering credits to qualifying small businesses
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1/7/21
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Over the years First Bank has witnessed that the choice of a financial institution matters and could impact...
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1/4/21
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CLEWISTON — Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) opens their new Clewiston Retail & Donation Center that houses expanded space for community services. Shoppers are invited to a …
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11/17/20
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A relatively new artist, who’s been developing her business officially for just over a year now, has arrived back on scene despite the many challenges 2020 has created for all small, local businesses.
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By Danika J. Fornear
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10/7/20
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In recognition of National Small Business Week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) highlight resources available to small businesses in Florida.
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9/25/20
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C&B Farms Inc. came through for the community
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By Danika J. Fornear
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8/21/20
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Construction has been completed on the beautiful, new, three-story, 86-room Clewiston Hampton Inn.
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8/1/20
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Special to the Lake Okeechobee NewsCLEWISTON — Humberto Calvo, master groomer and owner of Petman Grooming Salon, gently and carefully trims a client’s sweet, older dog.
CLEWISTON — Humberto …
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By Danika J. Fornear
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5/23/20
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By Katrina ElskenLake Okeechobee News
JACKSONVILLE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more plans to reopen state businesses. In a May 15 press conference, the governor said gyms can …
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5/18/20
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HENDRY COUNTY — The Hendry County Economic Development Council, along with the Clewiston Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with the Hendry County Health Department to offer a free COVID-19 …
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5/11/20
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TALLAHASSEE -- The governor's office has released the following responses to "Frequently asked questions" about phase one of the plan to reopen Florida businesses.
When did the Governor’s …
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4/30/20
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The U.S. Small Business Administration’s South Florida District Office will host a series of Small Business Recovery webinars to provide the latest information on how the SBA is helping small …
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4/9/20
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CLEWISTON — Our favorite locally owned small businesses have had to make major changes very quickly over the past month, in order to adapt, stay in business and continue providing for the …
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By Danika J. Fornear
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4/8/20
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By Dacona SmithExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S.
In this taxing and uncertain time, our associates have gone above and beyond to help Americans get the food, …
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4/4/20
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WASHINGTON — USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our …
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3/27/20
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With all the talk of sickness and quarantines and toilet paper, most people probably haven’t had time to think about the census, but it is that time. Many received a little card in the mail with a …
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By Cathy Womble
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3/18/20
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Big Lake community celebrates groundbreaking on new U.S. Customs facility; airport to become import hub
Lake Okeechobee News/Chris Felker CLEWISTON — Mayor Mali Gardner’s hardhat almost blew …
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By Chris Felker
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3/4/20
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