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| Cage Brewing celebrates 4th of July with free live music and craft beer in St. Petersburg | FSN | Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg celebrated the 4th of July with free live music, cold craft brews, and artisanal pizza from Kraken Joe's Pizza in what they call 'St. Pete's BEST backyard.' The brewery offers a family and dog-friendly outdoor space and continues to be a popular destination for craft beer enthusiasts. The Independence Day celebration showcased their commitment to community events and quality craft beer. | 7/4/2025 | Cage Brewing | Holiday Celebration | Free Events | Family Friendly | External | Tampa Bay | |
| Fort Myers Brewing Company hosts Sunday Music & Food Trucks event | FSN | Fort Myers Brewing Company continues their regular Sunday Music & Food Trucks event, featuring live music and food truck vendors alongside their award-winning craft beer and Spyk'd Hard Seltzers. The taproom serves as Southwest Florida's ultimate destination for craft beer enthusiasts, combining quality beverages with entertainment and food options. The regular Sunday events help build community around the brewery. | 7/6/2025 | Fort Myers Brewing Company | Regular Events | Food Trucks | Live Music | External | Southwest Florida | |
| Dreadnought Brewing hosts family-friendly July 5th celebration with outdoor activities | FSN | Dreadnought Brewing hosted a family-friendly celebration on July 5th featuring their craft beer selection plus an extended outdoor area with cornhole, giant Jenga, and chalk activities for children. The event emphasized the brewery's commitment to creating a welcoming environment for families while showcasing their always amazing craft beer. The outdoor expansion and activities demonstrate the brewery's focus on community engagement. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/Dreadnought Brewing | Dreadnought Brewing | Family Events | Outdoor Activities | Community Engagement | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLvIex8SzbW/ | |
| Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery celebrates with free tours and Blood Mary cocktails | FSN | Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery is celebrating recent achievements by offering free distillery tours and featuring their Blood Mary cocktail for visitors who need a pick-me-up. The distillery encourages visitors to book tours through their website and continues to showcase their rum production process. The celebration highlights the distillery's commitment to visitor engagement and their signature cocktail offerings. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery | Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery | Free Tours | Celebration | Rum Production | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLua_ylPwMP/ | |
| St. Petersburg Distillery offers award-winning spirits and immersive tours | FSN | St. Petersburg Distillery continues to operate as a beacon of artisanal spirit-making in Florida, offering immersive distillery tours, tastings, and private events. The distillery crafts award-winning spirits using locally sourced ingredients and provides the 'Spirit of St Pete - Tour Experience' for $35.00 per person. The facility represents the growing craft distillery movement in Florida with its focus on quality and local sourcing. | 7/5/2025 | OpenTable/St. Petersburg Distillery | Tours | Award-Winning | Local Sourcing | External | Tampa Bay | |
| R.A.D. Winery Estero hosts Craft and Cork: Mosaic Edition event | FSN | R.A.D. Winery in Estero is hosting a 'Craft and Cork: Mosaic Edition' event, combining wine tasting with creative mosaic art activities. Participants can design their own mosaic creations while enjoying wine in an afternoon of sips and artistic expression. This unique event represents the growing trend of experiential wine events that combine creativity with wine appreciation. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/R.A.D. Winery Estero | R.A.D. Winery Estero | Creative Events | Art Workshop | Wine Tasting | https://www.instagram.com/radwineryestero/p/DLua8TzsQQ_/ | |
| Feelgood Farms hosts Spontaneous Saturdays and Free Vineyard Elopement Event | FSN | Feelgood Farms is hosting special events including 'Spontaneous Saturdays' at 12:00 PM and a 'Free Vineyard Elopement Event' at 6:00 PM on July 5th. The farm winery offers live music every week and special events throughout the year, providing a unique Florida farm winery experience. These events showcase the venue's commitment to creating memorable experiences for visitors in a beautiful vineyard setting. | 7/5/2025 | Feelgood Farms | Special Events | Wedding Services | Farm Winery | External | Statewide | |
| Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery hosts live music and concerts in Fort Pierce | FSN | Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery in Fort Pierce continues to offer live music, concerts, and entertainment events for wine enthusiasts. The winery is open today from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and regularly features bands and music performances alongside their wine offerings. The venue provides a combination of quality wines and live entertainment, making it a popular destination for music and wine lovers in the Fort Pierce area. | 7/5/2025 | Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery | Live Music | Events | Entertainment | External | Statewide | |
| Broad Street Brewing Co. releases new Misty Trail Hazy Pale Ale | FSN | Broad Street Brewing Co. has announced the release of their newest brew, Misty Trail Hazy Pale Ale. The new beer features an irresistible aroma and delicious flavor profile that keeps customers coming back for more. At 5.6% ABV, the Misty Trail Hazy Pale Ale is designed to pair perfectly with various occasions and represents the brewery's continued innovation in craft beer production. | 7/5/2025 | Facebook/Broad Street Brewing Co. | Broad Street Brewing Co. | New Product | Beer Release | Hazy Pale Ale | https://www.facebook.com/broadstreetbrewing/ | |
| Walking Tree Brewery upgrades sound system and hosts live music with Peter Bernard | FSN | Walking Tree Brewery in Vero Beach has upgraded their sound system with new speakers to enhance the experience for live music events and taproom visitors. The brewery is featuring live music throughout the summer, including a performance by Peter Bernard, a Grenadian-born musician ranked among the top steel-drum players in Florida. The sound upgrade is part of their commitment to providing quality entertainment alongside their craft beer offerings. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/Walking Tree Brewery | Walking Tree Brewery | Facility Upgrade | Live Music | Entertainment | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLuNLN6hfNu/ | |
| Runabout Brewing Co. celebrates red, white, and brew weekend with house-brewed selection | FSN | Runabout Brewing Co. celebrated the July 4th weekend with their 'red, white, and brew' theme, featuring a great selection of beers brewed in-house. The brewery showcased their patriotic spirit with a variety of craft beers including their new Brujeria Mexican-style Pale Lager, described as light and easy drinking, perfect for hot weather. The celebration highlighted their commitment to brewing quality craft beer locally. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/Runabout Brewing Co. | Runabout Brewing Co. | New Product | Holiday Celebration | Beer Release | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLvNRIzPVCy/ | |
| Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. Grand Opening Party! | FSN | Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. is hosting their flamingo-themed grand opening party on Saturday, July 12th from 12 PM to 10 PM. The celebration will feature live music with Tony Carr performing from 1-3 PM and Justin Black from 6-9 PM, food from Bradentrucky food truck in the evening, flamingo-themed giveaways throughout the day, and craft beer in a festive atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to dress in flamingo flair for this inaugural celebration. | 7/12/2025 | Discover Bradenton | Grand Opening | New Business | Events | External | Sarasota-Bradenton | |
| Schnebly Winery hosts regular brunch and live music events throughout July | FSN | Schnebly Winery in Homestead is hosting regular weekend events throughout July 2025, including 'Brunch Time at Schnebly Winery' from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and live music events from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The winery, located at 30205 SW 217th Ave in Homestead, features The Redlander Restaurant and has received a Certificate of Excellence in 2019. | 7/5/2025 | Schnebly Winery | Events | Entertainment | Brunch | External | Miami-Dade | |
| Grand Vin Wine Bar honored to be finalist for Best Wine Selection in Bubba Awards | FSN | Grand Vin Wine Bar in Key West has been named a finalist for Best Wine Selection in this year's Bubba Awards. After 30 years of serving wine on Duval Street, the establishment is celebrating this recognition. The Bubba Awards appear to be a local Key West competition recognizing the best businesses in various categories, and Grand Vin's nomination highlights their reputation for quality wine selection. | 7/5/2025 | Facebook/Grand Vin Wine Bar | Grand Vin Wine Bar | Awards | Recognition | Competition | https://www.facebook.com/grandvinwinebar/ | |
| Shaw-Ross Adds Sebastiani Brands To Distribution Portfolio | FSN | Florida-based Shaw-Ross International Importers has announced a new partnership with Sonoma Bespoke, the custom wine producer led by Donny Sebastiani as chairman. This partnership will bring the Sebastiani Next Episode portfolio into Shaw-Ross's distribution network. The collaboration represents a significant expansion of Shaw-Ross's wine distribution capabilities and strengthens their portfolio with premium California wines. | 7/2/2025 | Shanken News Daily | Business Partnership | Distribution | Wine Import | External | Statewide | |
| Clermont developer ditching distillery, looks to rezone | FSN | Developers Tom and Keith Kovatch have scrapped their plans for a distillery and tasting room in Clermont after more than five years of development efforts. The project, which would have been the first of its kind in the area, was planned for a vacant six-acre site of a former steel fabrication plant at the intersection of State Road 50 and 12th Street. The Heritage Square development fell through due to state restrictions and the COVID pandemic. | 6/20/2025 | GrowthSpotter | James Wilkins | Business Changes | Cancelled Plans | Development | https://www.growthspotter.com/2025/06/19/clermont-developer-ditching-distillery-plans-seeking-to-rezone-property/ | |
| Keel Farms teams up with Metro Lagoons to create exclusive Dragon Berry wine | FSN | Keel Farms has announced an exciting collaboration with Metro Lagoons to create Dragon Berry, an exclusive new red wine featuring natural raspberry and dragon fruit flavors. The new wine is exclusively available at Metro Lagoons locations starting this weekend. This collaboration represents an innovative approach to wine flavoring and exclusive distribution partnerships in the Florida wine market. | 7/5/2025 | Instagram/Keel Farms | Keel Farms | New Product | Collaboration | Partnership | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLu62j9OSeg/ | |
| Tallahassee's Deep Brewing Company celebrates July 4th with InDEEPendence Day | FSN | Deep Brewing Company in Tallahassee celebrated their final InDEEPendence Day event at their current location before moving to a new facility. The July 4th event featured a special Red, White & Blue flight including Island Time Blackberry Hibiscus Sour, Cabana Boi Toasted Coconut Lager, Blue Sink Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer, and a special Imperial Stout. The brewery, founded by Ryan LaPete, crafts small batch ales and lagers with ocean-themed branding. | 7/3/2025 | Florida Beer News | mark | Events | New Location | Holiday | https://www.floridabeernews.com/deep-brewing-celebrates-indeependence-day/ | |
| Jacksonville Beach's Engine 15 Brewing is turning 15 and is planning a weeklong celebration | FSN | Engine 15 Brewing is celebrating 15 years of crafting beer in northeast Florida with a full week of festivities from July 7-13. The brewery, located at 1500 Beach Boulevard, will host local collaboration beers, special trivia, throwback food and beers, tap takeovers, and the inaugural Old Battle-Axe Day. The celebration includes special events, giveaways, and the release of 15th anniversary t-shirts. | 7/4/2025 | Florida Beer News | mark | Anniversary | Events | Celebration | https://www.floridabeernews.com/engine-15-brewing-15th-anniversary/ | |
| Typsy Unicorn's Brewing Expands Taproom and Patio to Welcome More Guests — and Their Pups | FSN | Typsy Unicorn's Brewing has expanded their taproom at 2140 S. Riverside Drive in Edgewater, now occupying spaces 17-20 behind the Edgewater Floor Store. The expansion includes significantly more indoor seating and new outdoor seating that welcomes dogs. The brewery has also updated their weekly events schedule including Service Industry Night on Mondays, BINGO for Alzheimer's research on Tuesdays, karaoke Wednesdays, trivia Thursdays, and Ladies Night Fridays. | 7/5/2025 | East Coast Current | Expansion | New Location | Events | External | Volusia County | |
| Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery hosts 4th of July celebration at North Captiva | FSN | Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery hosted a spectacular 4th of July celebration at Mainstay North Captiva Restaurant & Bar in North Captiva. The event featured cornhole tournaments, live music, Wicked Dolphin rum samples and swag, culminating with a fireworks display at sundown. The distillery promoted the event as a way to 'celebrate the 4th of July in style' and encouraged attendees to make Independence Day unforgettable. This event showcases the distillery's community engagement and promotional activities in the Florida market. | 7/4/2025 | Instagram/Wicked Dolphin | Wicked Dolphin Staff | Holiday Events | Promotional Events | Distillery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLr2Ltgs3Uv/ | |
| Oceanside Distillery hosts Tuesday & Weekend Happy Hour and Martini specials | FSN | Oceanside Distillery in Cocoa Beach is hosting regular events including Tuesday & Weekend Happy Hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on July 5th. The distillery also offers $6 Martini Happy Hour on July 9th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The venue operates as a craft cocktail bar and distillery, providing a regular schedule of happy hour events for patrons. These events are part of their ongoing commitment to providing quality spirits and cocktails in the Cocoa Beach area. | 7/4/2025 | Oceanside Distillery | Oceanside Distillery Staff | Happy Hour | Events | Distillery | https://www.oceansidedistillery.com/event-calendar-cocoa-beach/ | |
| Cage Brewing celebrates 4th of July with live music and craft brews | FSN | Cage Brewing in St. Petersburg celebrated America's birthday with free live music, cold craft brews, and pizza in what they call 'St. Pete's BEST backyard.' The brewery kicked off Fourth of July weekend with special events and continued celebrations. Cage Brewing features up to 20 craft beers on tap, live music most nights, and Kraken Joe's Pizza onsite with oak fire brick oven pizza. The venue serves as a premier music venue in St. Pete with full live bands and an amazing sound system. | 7/4/2025 | Cage Brewing | Cage Brewing Staff | Holiday Events | Live Music | Brewery | https://www.cagebrewing.com/ | |
| Jacksonville Beach's Engine 15 Brewing is turning 15 and is planning a weeklong celebration | FSN | Jacksonville Beach's Engine 15 Brewing is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a full week of festivities from July 7-13. The brewery will host local collab beers, special trivia, throwback food and beers, tap takeovers, and the inaugural Old Battle-Axe Day. Engine 15 operates from 1500 Beach Boulevard and offers 50 tap lines with many pouring their own creations. The celebration includes food specials, giveaways, and epic celebrations throughout the week. | 7/4/2025 | Florida Beer News | mark | Anniversary | Events | Brewery | https://www.floridabeernews.com/engine-15-brewing-15th-anniversary/ | |
| Tripping Animals Brewing hosts Inter Miami game viewing with beer specials | FSN | Tripping Animals Brewing is hosting an Inter Miami vs. Montreal game viewing event with a special offer of $25 buckets featuring a selection of premium lagers for soccer fans. The event allows fans to immerse themselves in the thrilling Inter Miami games while enjoying craft beer. | 7/3/2025 | Tripping Animals Brewing | Tripping Animals Brewing | Sports Event | Special Offer | Brewery | https://trippinganimals.com/event/inter-miami-vs-montreal-2025-07-05/ | |
| Deviant Wolfe Brewing promotes Independent Craft Beer Run Day | FSN | Deviant Wolfe Brewing is promoting Independent Craft Beer Run Day, encouraging people to make a beer run to their favorite local independent craft brewery to support local businesses. The brewery is located in Sanford, Florida and is advocating for supporting independent craft breweries. | 7/3/2025 | Deviant Wolfe Brewing | Promotional Campaign | Industry Support | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLpfDnKRiR_/ | ||
| Tampa Local Market coming to Wulfaven Brewing Co. for first-ever night market | FSN | Tampa Local Market is coming to Wulfaven Brewing Co. for their first-ever night market event on Saturday, August 2nd from 5-9 PM. The event will feature local vendors, craft brews, and summer evening vibes at the brewery located on Perez Dr. in Tampa. | 7/3/2025 | Tampa Local Market | Upcoming Event | Night Market | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLp2EIOM0Q7/ | ||
| Coppertail Brewing Co. brings back Day Swim coffee vanilla porter | FSN | Coppertail Brewing Co. announced the return of their fan-favorite 'Day Swim' coffee vanilla porter for a limited time. The brewery describes it as smooth, roasty, and ready to dive into while it lasts. The brewery is also closed on July 4th and encouraging customers to stock up beforehand. | 7/3/2025 | Coppertail Brewing Co. | Product Return | Limited Release | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLqBbpeR8At/ | ||
| Florida Orange Groves Winery celebrates red, white, and wine spirit | FSN | Florida Orange Groves Winery is promoting their 'red, white, and wine spirit' for July 4th celebrations. They're encouraging customers to visit for midweek tastings and stock up on tropical wines for the holiday celebration. The winery is located in the Pasadena/St. Pete Beach area. | 7/3/2025 | Florida Orange Groves Winery | Holiday Promotion | Wine Tasting | Winery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLpl8k9saKV/ | ||
| Good Liquid Brewing Co. hosts Stars, Stripes & Dirt Cheap Spirits event | FSN | Good Liquid Brewing Co. in Downtown Bradenton is hosting 'Stars, Stripes & Dirt Cheap Spirits' event on July 5th from 6-9 PM. The event features live music, good beer, and celebration vibes for the Fourth of July weekend at their location on 4th Ave W in Bradenton. | 7/3/2025 | Good Liquid Brewing Co. | Event | Holiday Celebration | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLpZ-rEsuvq/ | ||
| Ocean Republic Brewing releases new Passion Haze IPA | FSN | Ocean Republic Brewing released 'Passion Haze,' a Fruited East Coast IPA (7% ABV, 30 IBU). The beer is a tropical twist on their beloved Morning Haze, conditioned on real passion fruit and passion fruit juice for a juicy, tangy burst of flavor. The brewery describes it as hazy, tropical, and irresistible. | 7/3/2025 | Ocean Republic Brewing | New Product | Beer Release | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLpcAr4vtbR/ | ||
| Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. is Now Open in Bradenton | FSN | Flamingo Bay Brewing Co. has officially opened in Bradenton after much anticipation since early 2023. Owners Tom and Christine moved from Chicago, with Tom bringing 13 years of homebrewing experience. The brewery features house-brewed beers including Mexican lager, hefeweizen, hazy IPA, brown ale, cream ale, and seltzer cocktails. Grand Opening Party scheduled for July 12, 2025. | 7/3/2025 | Discover Bradenton | Discover Bradenton | New Opening | Grand Opening | Brewery | https://discoverbradenton.com/flamingo-bay-brewing-bradenton/ | |
| Pye Road Meadworks makes one last bottle drop – available now | FSN | Pye Road Meadworks, which closed in December 2024, is making their final online bottle drop available through July. The award-winning meadery is offering nearly every bottle for $20 with free shipping on full cases and $10 off shipping on half-cases. This marks the end of their journey after opening in March 2021 in Odessa, Florida. | 7/2/2025 | Florida Beer News | mark | Business Closure | Final Sale | Winery | https://www.floridabeernews.com/pye-road-meadworks-makes-one-last-bottle-drop-available-now/ | |
| Tallahassee's Deep Brewing Company celebrates July 4th with InDEEPendence Day | FSN | Tallahassee's Deep Brewing Company celebrates their last July 4th 'InDEEPendence Day' at their current location before moving to a new facility. The event features special Red, White & Blue flight including Island Time Blackberry Hibiscus Sour, Cabana Boi Toasted Coconut Lager, Blue Sink Rocket Pop Hard Seltzer, and a special Imperial Stout. Food provided by Curbside Eats with doors open from noon to 10 PM on July 4th. | 7/3/2025 | Florida Beer News | mark | Event | Holiday Celebration | Brewery | https://www.floridabeernews.com/deep-brewing-celebrates-indeependence-day/ | |
| Tropical Distillery Showcases Award-Winning Miami Spirits | FSN | Tropical Distillery continues to capture the essence of Miami with their exceptional award-winning tropical spirits. The distillery features J.F. Haden's line of liqueurs including Citrus, Espresso, Key Lime Pie, Lychee, and Mango varieties. As America's craft liqueur company, they focus on creating cocktail solutions that embody the flavor of Florida from grove to glass. | 7/2/2025 | Tropical Distillery | Company News | Product Showcase | Award Recognition | Distillery | https://tropicaldistillery.com/ | |
| Lakeridge Winery Celebrates July with Southern Red Wine of the Month | FSN | Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards is celebrating July with their Southern Red wine as the Wine of the Month. This Florida-born classic is designed to pair with fireworks, summer bites, and makes excellent sangria. The wine is being offered at 25-30% off through July 31st. Lakeridge Winery is noted as Florida's largest winery, perfecting their craft since 1989. | 7/2/2025 | Instagram (@lakeridgewinery) | Lakeridge Winery | Wine Promotion | Monthly Special | Winery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLm3gdQsU2j/ | |
| Brewlando Expansion and UCF Athletics Partnership | FSN | Brewlando, a prime spot for craft beer throughout Orlando, has made significant strides in the first half of 2025. The company opened two new locations and was named University of Central Florida Athletics' Official Craft Beer. Brewlando founder Shara Pathak and CEO James Webb collaborate to manage the company's expansion. The brewery is also a finalist for Best Local Brewery in Orlando Weekly's Best of Orlando 2025. | 7/2/2025 | Orlando Life / Brewlando News | Staff Writer | Business Expansion | Partnership | Brewery | https://www.brewlando.com/newsmedia/tag/Brewlando | |
| Wine & Wildlife Gala to benefit Florida's National Parks | FSN | The Wine & Wildlife Gala is scheduled for November 4 at The Club at The Strand in Naples, serving as the signature fundraising event for The Alliance for Florida's National Parks. The event will feature extraordinary cuisine, live music, and premium open bar from 5-9 PM, with proceeds supporting education and conservation programs. Sponsorships are available from $1,000 to $25,000, with individual tickets priced at $250. | 7/2/2025 | Cape Coral Breeze | Staff Writer | Fundraising Event | Wine Event | Winery | https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/business/2025/07/02/tickets-sponsorships-available-for-nov-4-wine-wildlife-gala-to-benefit-floridas-national-parks/ | |
| Dunedin Brewery to celebrate 29 years of craft beer | FSN | Dunedin Brewery, Florida's oldest microbrewery, is celebrating 29 years of craft beer making in the community. Founded in 1996 by the Bryant family, it was the first commercial brewery in the area and became a model for other successful breweries in Tampa Bay. The celebration includes live music by The Headtones & Displace, drink specials all day with new beers on tap, and delicious food including a Hazmat Hotdogs pop-up. | 7/2/2025 | Florida Beer News | Mark | Anniversary Celebration | Local Business | Brewery | https://www.floridabeernews.com/dunedin-brewery-29-years/ | |
| Cocoa Beach Brewing Company Reopens After Closure | FSN | Cocoa Beach Brewing Company has officially reopened its doors at 150 North Atlantic Avenue after a period of closure. The beloved local brewery is located inside a charming historic building just blocks from the beach. Currently operating Friday through Sunday only, the brewery serves craft beer in a laid-back beach bar atmosphere. The reopening is significant news for the Space Coast community and craft beer lovers in the area. | 7/2/2025 | Instagram (@moving_to_the_space_coast) | Carrie Liotta | Business Reopening | Local Business | Brewery | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLmwMusAwxq/ | |
| Caribbean Moonshine Distillery launches Florida franchise program | FSN | Caribbean Moonshine Distillery has launched a franchise opportunity for micro-distilleries across Florida, offering rum flavors and support for licensees. The Windermere-based craft rum brand is inviting franchisees to open micro-distilleries throughout the state. This franchise program represents a new business model in Florida's spirits industry, allowing entrepreneurs to operate under the Caribbean Moonshine brand while expanding the company's presence across Florida. | 6/6/2025 | Orlando Business Journal | Orlando Business Journal | Franchise Launch | Business Expansion | Distillery | https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2025/06/06/caribbean-moonshine-distillery-rum-windermere.html | |
| Dunamis Becomes First Fly-In Distillery In The World | FSN | Dunamis Premium Spirits has achieved a unique milestone by becoming the world's first fly-in distillery. Located at 3885 Correia Drive in Zephyrhills, Florida, the distillery offers a special option reserved for tour pilots from around Florida who plan to visit. This innovative concept combines aviation and spirits tourism, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who can fly in to visit the distillery. | 6/4/2025 | Dunamis Premium Spirits | Dunamis Premium Spirits | Innovation | Tourism | Distillery | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I7L9Uf-9XM | |
| Flamingo Bay Brewing Co celebrates grand opening | FSN | Flamingo Bay Brewing Co has officially opened its doors, marking another addition to Florida's growing craft beer scene. The new brewery has received congratulations from fellow breweries in the community, highlighting the collaborative spirit of Florida's craft beer industry. The opening represents continued growth in the state's microbrewery sector, adding to the diverse landscape of local craft beer options. | 6/11/2025 | 3 Bridges Brewing | 3 Bridges Brewing | Business Opening | New Brewery | Brewery | https://www.facebook.com/3bridgesbrewing/posts/congrats-to-flamingo-bay-brewing-co-on-their-opening-cheers-to-beers/1286282106840874/ | |
| LUGO'S Craft Distillery announces Publix expansion across Florida | FSN | LUGO'S Craft Distillery announced that starting Monday, June 23rd, their Craft Pitorro Rum will be available at 173 Publix liquor stores across Florida. This represents a major distribution milestone for the craft distillery, significantly expanding their retail presence throughout the state. The expansion into Publix stores marks a significant step in making their premium rum products more accessible to Florida consumers. | 6/23/2025 | LUGO'S Craft Distillery | LUGO'S Craft Distillery | Distribution Expansion | Retail Partnership | Distillery | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLQgKnRx4sJ/ | |
| Florida Heritage on Tap at Grove Roots Brewing | FSN | Grove Roots Brewing is delivering a taste of Florida through their rotating beer selection that celebrates local heritage. Among their offerings are 'Rind and Shine,' a grapefruit and tangerine wheat beer that serves as their flagship and biggest-selling brew. The brewery focuses on incorporating Florida flavors and ingredients into their beer recipes, creating a unique connection between local agriculture and craft brewing. | 6/5/2025 | Central Florida Ag News | Central Florida Ag News | Product Innovation | Local Heritage | Brewery | https://centralfloridaagnews.com/florida-heritage-on-tap-at-grove-roots-brewing/ | |
| New Episode! How Grand Central Brew House Is Reviving Classic Beer Styles | FSN | Grand Central Brew House in St. Petersburg has carved a unique identity by embracing tradition in an industry often chasing trends. The brewery focuses on reviving classic beer styles and traditional brewing methods. Featured on the BeerWise podcast, the brewery discusses their approach to maintaining authenticity while innovating within traditional frameworks. Their commitment to classic styles sets them apart in the bustling St. Petersburg craft beer scene. | 6/23/2025 | Florida Beer News | Florida Beer News | Media Coverage | Brewing Philosophy | Brewery | https://www.floridabeernews.com/grand-central-brew-house-on-beerwise-podcast/ | |
| What Cycle Brewing's closure says about the craft beer industry | FSN | Cycle Brewing, St. Pete's first brewery, closed last month after 12 years of operation. The closure highlights challenges facing the craft beer industry in Tampa Bay and beyond. The brewery's demise reflects broader industry trends including market saturation, increased competition, and changing consumer preferences. The closure marks the end of an era for St. Petersburg's craft beer scene. | 6/4/2025 | Axios Tampa Bay | Axios Staff | Business Closure | Industry Analysis | Brewery | https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/06/04/cycle-brewing-st-pete-closure-craft-beer-industry | |
| Brewlando: Orlando's Leading Brewery and now UCF's Official Craft Beer | FSN | Brewlando has been named University of Central Florida Athletics' Official Craft Beer in 2025. The company, founded by Shara Pathak in 2022, has expanded to four locations including a recent acquisition of Sanford Brewing in March 2025. Brewlando will produce custom beer for UCF's fall sports season and will have four taps at Burger U on campus. The company uses their Sanford location as an innovation hub to experiment with new recipes including beers for Universal Studios and Epcot. | 7/1/2025 | The Orlando Life | Ella Snyder | Partnership | Expansion | Brewery | https://theorlandolife.com/brewlando-orlandos-leading-brewery-and-now-ucfs-official-craft-beer/ | |
| Alga Beer Co. to open Gulf Breeze biergarten at Truxtop Food Court | FSN | Alga Beer Co. is expanding its footprint into Gulf Breeze with a new biergarten called The Breeze Way. The Breeze Way will join the food truck park Truxtop Food Court at 2541 Gulf Breeze Parkway, serving Alga beers, wine and cider starting June 14. This will be Alga's first concept in Santa Rosa County, marking the third concept of the company. The flagship location opened in August 2021 and has been an East Hill staple since. | 6/12/2025 | Pensacola News Journal | Brittany Misencik | Business Opening | Expansion | Brewery | https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/06/12/alga-beer-co-to-open-gulf-breeze-biergarten-the-breeze-way/84139283007/ | |
| From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hops | FSN | University of Florida scientists at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center have successfully grown hops in Florida and supplied them to 19 microbreweries who have brewed over 5,000 gallons of beer. The Florida-grown hops have unique aromas including sweet melon, honeydew and pineapple. Cypress & Grove Brewing in Gainesville and Sideward Brewing in Orlando are among the first to use hop pellets produced at GCREC. Florida now has 391 craft breweries, up from 45 in 2011. | 6/11/2025 | UF/IFAS News | Brad Buck | Research & Innovation | Agriculture | Brewery | https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2025/06/11/from-zero-to-5000-gallons-brewing-success-with-uf-ifas-hops/ | |
| Motorworks Brewing opens third Florida location on Tampa's Harbour Island | FSN | Motorworks Brewing opened its third Florida location at 707 Harbour Post Dr. on Harbour Island in downtown Tampa. The brewery was established in 2014 by Frank Tschida and offers a core beer lineup including IPAs, lagers, pale ales and coffee beers. Two offerings won awards in the 2023 Best Florida Beer competition. The location offers pub grub like pizza, salads and Italian specialties, and is known for putting pictures of adoptable dogs on their cans. | 6/26/2025 | Creative Loafing Tampa Bay | SofÃa GarcÃa Vargas | Business Opening | Expansion | Brewery | https://www.cltampa.com/food-drink/motorworks-brewing-opens-third-florida-location-on-tampas-harbour-island-19402192 | |
| New Winery in Callahan Opens Its Doors with Elegant Soft Opening | FSN | The Tuscan Rose Vineyard, a new winery and event venue in Callahan, held its soft opening June 13–14. Located at 45884 Bismark Road on a 25-acre estate, the vineyard features rolling pastures, ancient oak trees, and rose gardens. Owner Bobbie Walker, a seasoned interior designer, created the venue inspired by her grandfather's muscadine vineyard. The venue offers wine and cider tastings, a Wine Club for $150, and serves as a wedding and event venue. | 6/5/2025 | The Yulee News | The Yulee News | Business Opening | New Venue | Winery | https://yuleenews.com/new-winery-in-callahan-opens-its-doors-with-elegant-soft-opening/ | |
| Distillery CEO Philip McDaniel announces retirement | FSN | Philip McDaniel, CEO and co-founder of St. Augustine Distillery, has announced his retirement after more than a decade of leadership. Since launching the award-winning distillery in 2013, McDaniel has championed local, sustainable production and helped modernize Florida's spirits laws. He served on the board of directors for DISCUS and the Visit Florida board. McDaniel will transition to founder emeritus while Mike Diaz (CFO) and Will Hensler (COO) take over daily operations. | 6/12/2025 | The Ponte Vedra Recorder | The Ponte Vedra Recorder | Personnel Change | Leadership | Distillery | https://pontevedrarecorder.com/stories/distillery-ceo-philip-mcdaniel-announces-retirement,131011 | |
| Sailbird Distilling will open a new location at 35 San Marco Ave in uptown St. Augustine | FSN | Sailbird Distilling will open a new location at 35 San Marco Ave in uptown St. Augustine, Florida, in the former location of Ink & Barley. The owners are aiming for opening on September 1, 2025. Sailbird is St. Augustine's smallest distillery, producing a variety of premium small batch spirits including vodka, gin, whiskey, rum and liqueurs. The distillery is also home to two other brands — Badbird Brewing and Flora Distilling. | 6/17/2025 | Totally St. Augustine | Totally St. Augustine | Business Opening | Expansion | Distillery | https://www.facebook.com/totallystaugustine/posts/local-news-sailbird-distilling-will-open-a-new-location-at-35-san-marco-ave-in-u/1048035964146499/ | |
| St. Pete Distillery starts offering behind-the scenes tours | FSN | St. Pete Distillery recently opened the door in the back of its tasting room and began offering tours of its operation. The tours, provided Wednesdays through Fridays, showcase the distillery that has been brewing Florida spirits since 2014. Visitors can see century-old copper stills from Boston surrounded by modern tanks, mashers, fermenters, and wine barrels. The distillery makes whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rums and other spirits, with the operation starting at silos filled with Florida raw materials. | 6/19/2025 | Bay News 9 | Virginia Johnson | New Services | Distillery | Tours | https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/06/19/florida-on-a-tankful-finds-a-little-bit-of-florida-sunshine-in-a-boozy-form-at-st--pete-distillery | |
| Burned Beard Brewing Opening Soon in Downtown Quincy | FSN | A new chapter is brewing in Quincy, Florida, as Burned Beard Brewing prepares to open its doors at 10 N Adams St, bringing handcrafted beer and family-favorite eats to the city. Led by Roger Rankin and his wife Bridgette Rankin, the brewery continues their careers in food service after previously running Rankin Tacos. The 120-year-old historic building renovation took nearly a year and features a stunning copper-colored, stamped metal ceiling. The brewery will feature a one-barrel brewing system and a focused kitchen menu with tacos, burgers, pizzas, and fresh salads. | 6/30/2025 | Business Debut | Ross McWaters | New Opening | Brewery | Historic Renovation | https://www.businessdebut.com/burned-beard-brewing-opening-soon-in-downtown-quincy/ | |
| Iconic seafood spot launches new brewery and restaurant in Brevard | FSN | Bunky's Raw Bar is expanding to a second location in Suntree, Melbourne, taking over the former Charlie and Jake's Bar-B-Q and Brewery. The new Bunky's will feature a refined atmosphere, an outdoor patio, and an in-house brewery. The menu will include Bunky's classics and new dishes, along with a selection of wines and locally brewed beers. The owners plan to open the Suntree location in August 2025. | 6/30/2025 | Florida Today | Amber Olesen | New Opening | Brewery | Restaurant | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/06/30/after-4-decades-bunkys-raw-bar-is-brewing-up-a-new-chapter-in-suntree-brevard-florida/84351011007/ | |
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| Florida City Tops List For Fastest Home Price Declines Nationwide | North Port, Florida experienced the steepest drop in home prices nationwide, falling nearly 10% from April 2024 to April 2025. The decline is attributed to soaring insurance costs, inflation, declining buyer demand, and expensive condo assessments. Real estate experts also cite oversupply of new builds and weather-related risks as contributing factors. | Real Radio 104.1 | Not specified | Real Estate Market Downturn | Insurance Costs | Pricing Trends | Outside | North Port (Southwest Florida) | ||
| Condo prices drop year over year, led by Florida declines | Condo prices dropped 2.2% year-over-year in May, marking the second-sharpest decline since 2012. Florida leads the decline with sales down more than 30% in some areas and seven of the 10 biggest metros with price drops located in the state. Rising insurance costs, HOA fees, and new structural requirements following the Surfside collapse are major contributing factors. | National Mortgage News | Jarrod Barry | Condo Market Decline | Insurance Costs | HOA Issues | Outside | Statewide | ||
| Miami Condo Prices Are Not Budging Despite Rising Inventory | While most Florida coastal condo markets experience downturns with prices falling over 30% in some areas, Miami condo prices remain stable at $425,000 median. The state's condo crisis stems from new building safety legislation following the Surfside collapse, rising HOA fees, and insurance costs. Miami's resilience is attributed to global demand and limited inventory despite a 39.51% increase in listings. | Newsweek | Giulia Carbonaro | Condo Market Analysis | Insurance Costs | HOA Issues | Outside | Miami-Dade County | ||
| Home prices have plummeted in this Florida city, study says | A recent study by Consumer Affairs revealed that North Port, Florida topped the list of cities with the fastest falling home prices nationwide, with a dip of over 10%. The study examined median home sale prices in nearly 200 cities between April 2024 and April 2025. Other Florida cities in the top 5 include Crestview, Sebastian, and Punta Gorda, with factors including storm damage, rising insurance costs, inflation, high condo assessment costs, and depreciating properties contributing to the downturn. | WKMG ClickOrlando | Anthony Talcott | Real Estate Market Decline | Insurance Costs | Storm Impact | Outside | North Port | ||
| Homes are taking longer to sell in U.S. markets that once flourished | A buildup of unsold houses is becoming reality in once-booming Sun Belt housing areas, with Florida homes now taking a median 73 days to sell, up from 55 days two years ago. Real estate agents report homeowners fleeing soaring insurance costs in Florida, with overall sales declining about 14% and supply of homes doubling in two years. Spikes in flood and homeowners insurance are pushing people to sell, while the days of multiple offers on every listing are over. | The Spokesman-Review | Michael Sasso | Real Estate Market Decline | Insurance Costs | Sales Time Increase | Outside | Statewide | ||
| 14 Florida Insurance Companies Deny Over Half of Home Damage Claims | A new investigative report reveals that 14 different Florida insurers denied or closed more than half of all home damage claims without issuing any payment in 2024, including claims related to hurricanes, windstorms, and flooding. Companies like Slide Insurance, Heritage Property & Casualty, and Southern Fidelity are using vague claim denials and delays to reduce payouts even when legitimate storm damage has occurred. This pattern follows major storms like Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Idalia, leaving thousands of Florida homeowners with uncovered losses. | Boltz Legal | Not specified | Insurance Claims Denial | Hurricane Impact | Legal Issues | Outside | Statewide | ||
| Iconic seafood spot launches new brewery and restaurant in Brevard | Bunky's Raw Bar is expanding to a second location in Suntree, Melbourne, taking over the former Charlie and Jake's Bar-B-Q and Brewery. The new Bunky's will feature a refined atmosphere, an outdoor patio, and an in-house brewery. The menu will include Bunky's classics and new dishes, along with a selection of wines and locally brewed beers. The owners plan to open the Suntree location in August 2025. | Florida Today | Amber Olesen | New Opening | Brewery | Restaurant | External | Brevard County | ||
| Burned Beard Brewing Opening Soon in Downtown Quincy | A new chapter is brewing in Quincy, Florida, as Burned Beard Brewing prepares to open its doors at 10 N Adams St, bringing handcrafted beer and family-favorite eats to the city. Led by Roger Rankin and his wife Bridgette Rankin, the brewery continues their careers in food service after previously running Rankin Tacos. The 120-year-old historic building renovation took nearly a year and features a stunning copper-colored, stamped metal ceiling. The brewery will feature a one-barrel brewing system and a focused kitchen menu with tacos, burgers, pizzas, and fresh salads. | Business Debut | Ross McWaters | New Opening | Brewery | Historic Renovation | External | Gadsden County | ||
| St. Pete Distillery starts offering behind-the scenes tours | St. Pete Distillery recently opened the door in the back of its tasting room and began offering tours of its operation. The tours, provided Wednesdays through Fridays, showcase the distillery that has been brewing Florida spirits since 2014. Visitors can see century-old copper stills from Boston surrounded by modern tanks, mashers, fermenters, and wine barrels. The distillery makes whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, rums and other spirits, with the operation starting at silos filled with Florida raw materials. | Bay News 9 | Virginia Johnson | New Services | Distillery | Tours | External | Pinellas County | ||
| Sailbird Distilling will open a new location at 35 San Marco Ave in uptown St. Augustine | Sailbird Distilling will open a new location at 35 San Marco Ave in uptown St. Augustine, Florida, in the former location of Ink & Barley. The owners are aiming for opening on September 1, 2025. Sailbird is St. Augustine's smallest distillery, producing a variety of premium small batch spirits including vodka, gin, whiskey, rum and liqueurs. The distillery is also home to two other brands — Badbird Brewing and Flora Distilling. | Totally St. Augustine | Totally St. Augustine | Business Opening | Expansion | Distillery | External | St. Augustine | ||
| Distillery CEO Philip McDaniel announces retirement | Philip McDaniel, CEO and co-founder of St. Augustine Distillery, has announced his retirement after more than a decade of leadership. Since launching the award-winning distillery in 2013, McDaniel has championed local, sustainable production and helped modernize Florida's spirits laws. He served on the board of directors for DISCUS and the Visit Florida board. McDaniel will transition to founder emeritus while Mike Diaz (CFO) and Will Hensler (COO) take over daily operations. | The Ponte Vedra Recorder | The Ponte Vedra Recorder | Personnel Change | Leadership | Distillery | External | St. Augustine | ||
| New Winery in Callahan Opens Its Doors with Elegant Soft Opening | The Tuscan Rose Vineyard, a new winery and event venue in Callahan, held its soft opening June 13–14. Located at 45884 Bismark Road on a 25-acre estate, the vineyard features rolling pastures, ancient oak trees, and rose gardens. Owner Bobbie Walker, a seasoned interior designer, created the venue inspired by her grandfather's muscadine vineyard. The venue offers wine and cider tastings, a Wine Club for $150, and serves as a wedding and event venue. | The Yulee News | The Yulee News | Business Opening | New Venue | Winery | External | Callahan/Nassau County | ||
| Motorworks Brewing opens third Florida location on Tampa's Harbour Island | Motorworks Brewing opened its third Florida location at 707 Harbour Post Dr. on Harbour Island in downtown Tampa. The brewery was established in 2014 by Frank Tschida and offers a core beer lineup including IPAs, lagers, pale ales and coffee beers. Two offerings won awards in the 2023 Best Florida Beer competition. The location offers pub grub like pizza, salads and Italian specialties, and is known for putting pictures of adoptable dogs on their cans. | Creative Loafing Tampa Bay | SofÃa GarcÃa Vargas | Business Opening | Expansion | Brewery | External | Tampa | ||
| From zero to 5,000 gallons: Brewing success with UF/IFAS hops | University of Florida scientists at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center have successfully grown hops in Florida and supplied them to 19 microbreweries who have brewed over 5,000 gallons of beer. The Florida-grown hops have unique aromas including sweet melon, honeydew and pineapple. Cypress & Grove Brewing in Gainesville and Sideward Brewing in Orlando are among the first to use hop pellets produced at GCREC. Florida now has 391 craft breweries, up from 45 in 2011. | UF/IFAS News | Brad Buck | Research & Innovation | Agriculture | Brewery | External | Statewide | ||
| Alga Beer Co. to open Gulf Breeze biergarten at Truxtop Food Court | Alga Beer Co. is expanding its footprint into Gulf Breeze with a new biergarten called The Breeze Way. The Breeze Way will join the food truck park Truxtop Food Court at 2541 Gulf Breeze Parkway, serving Alga beers, wine and cider starting June 14. This will be Alga's first concept in Santa Rosa County, marking the third concept of the company. The flagship location opened in August 2021 and has been an East Hill staple since. | Pensacola News Journal | Brittany Misencik | Business Opening | Expansion | Brewery | External | Gulf Breeze/Santa Rosa County | ||
| Brewlando: Orlando's Leading Brewery and now UCF's Official Craft Beer | Brewlando has been named University of Central Florida Athletics' Official Craft Beer in 2025. The company, founded by Shara Pathak in 2022, has expanded to four locations including a recent acquisition of Sanford Brewing in March 2025. Brewlando will produce custom beer for UCF's fall sports season and will have four taps at Burger U on campus. The company uses their Sanford location as an innovation hub to experiment with new recipes including beers for Universal Studios and Epcot. | The Orlando Life | Ella Snyder | Partnership | Expansion | Brewery | External | Orlando | ||
| Dunedin Brewery to celebrate 29 years of craft beer | Dunedin Brewery, Florida's oldest microbrewery, is celebrating 29 years of making craft beer in the community. Founded in 1996, the brewery became a model for running a successful brewery and has employed many notable members of the craft beer community. The celebration includes live music by The Headtones & Displace, drink specials all day, new beers on tap, and a Hazmat Hotdogs pop-up. | Florida Beer News | Mark | Anniversary | Celebration | Brewery | External | Dunedin/Tampa Bay | ||
| What Cycle Brewing's closure says about the craft beer industry | Cycle Brewing, St. Pete's first brewery, closed last month after 12 years of operation. The closure highlights challenges facing the craft beer industry in Tampa Bay and beyond. The brewery's demise reflects broader industry trends including market saturation, increased competition, and changing consumer preferences. The closure marks the end of an era for St. Petersburg's craft beer scene. | Axios Tampa Bay | Axios Staff | Business Closure | Industry Analysis | Brewery | External | St. Petersburg | ||
| New Episode! How Grand Central Brew House Is Reviving Classic Beer Styles | Grand Central Brew House in St. Petersburg has carved a unique identity by embracing tradition in an industry often chasing trends. The brewery focuses on reviving classic beer styles and traditional brewing methods. Featured on the BeerWise podcast, the brewery discusses their approach to maintaining authenticity while innovating within traditional frameworks. Their commitment to classic styles sets them apart in the bustling St. Petersburg craft beer scene. | Florida Beer News | Florida Beer News | Media Coverage | Brewing Philosophy | Brewery | External | St. Petersburg | ||
| Florida Heritage on Tap at Grove Roots Brewing | Grove Roots Brewing is delivering a taste of Florida through their rotating beer selection that celebrates local heritage. Among their offerings are 'Rind and Shine,' a grapefruit and tangerine wheat beer that serves as their flagship and biggest-selling brew. The brewery focuses on incorporating Florida flavors and ingredients into their beer recipes, creating a unique connection between local agriculture and craft brewing. | Central Florida Ag News | Central Florida Ag News | Product Innovation | Local Heritage | Brewery | External | Central Florida | ||
| LUGO'S Craft Distillery announces Publix expansion across Florida | LUGO'S Craft Distillery announced that starting Monday, June 23rd, their Craft Pitorro Rum will be available at 173 Publix liquor stores across Florida. This represents a major distribution milestone for the craft distillery, significantly expanding their retail presence throughout the state. The expansion into Publix stores marks a significant step in making their premium rum products more accessible to Florida consumers. | LUGO'S Craft Distillery | LUGO'S Craft Distillery | Distribution Expansion | Retail Partnership | Distillery | External | Statewide | ||
| Flamingo Bay Brewing Co celebrates grand opening | Flamingo Bay Brewing Co has officially opened its doors, marking another addition to Florida's growing craft beer scene. The new brewery has received congratulations from fellow breweries in the community, highlighting the collaborative spirit of Florida's craft beer industry. The opening represents continued growth in the state's microbrewery sector, adding to the diverse landscape of local craft beer options. | 3 Bridges Brewing | 3 Bridges Brewing | Business Opening | New Brewery | Brewery | External | Venice | ||
| Dunamis Becomes First Fly-In Distillery In The World | Dunamis Premium Spirits has achieved a unique milestone by becoming the world's first fly-in distillery. Located at 3885 Correia Drive in Zephyrhills, Florida, the distillery offers a special option reserved for tour pilots from around Florida who plan to visit. This innovative concept combines aviation and spirits tourism, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who can fly in to visit the distillery. | Dunamis Premium Spirits | Dunamis Premium Spirits | Innovation | Tourism | Distillery | External | Zephyrhills | ||
| Caribbean Moonshine Distillery launches Florida franchise program | Caribbean Moonshine Distillery has launched a franchise opportunity for micro-distilleries across Florida, offering rum flavors and support for licensees. The Windermere-based craft rum brand is inviting franchisees to open micro-distilleries throughout the state. This franchise program represents a new business model in Florida's spirits industry, allowing entrepreneurs to operate under the Caribbean Moonshine brand while expanding the company's presence across Florida. | Orlando Business Journal | Orlando Business Journal | Franchise Launch | Business Expansion | Distillery | External | Windermere/Statewide |
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