While other metrics show Florida is getting “back to normal” from a business standpoint, statistics on hunger are grim.
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By Derrick Chubbs, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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5/9/24
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Farm Share, Florida’s largest independent food bank, invites Floridians to participate in the nation’s largest one-day food drive this Saturday, May 11th, by placing a bag of nonperishable food items by their mailboxes.
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From Farm Share
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5/9/24
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UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, which ripen in April, May and June in the Sunshine State.
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From UF/IFAS
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4/29/24
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UF/IFAS blueberry breeding research dates back to the 1950s and has a history of developing good-tasting, disease- and pest-resistant varieties.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/28/24
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In collaboration with founding partners AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation, and Gordon Food Service, CHI strives to understand how different growing methods impact nutrient quality and how consuming high-nutrient-quality foods can impact chronic illness.
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From Florida Blue
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3/28/24
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The Nauti Lobstah, in the same location as the famed Catfish Place, won the 2024 Orlando Sentinel's Foodie Award earlier this month in the Critic's Choice for Seafood category.
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From Staff Reports and predraft.ai
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3/21/24
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“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations.
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From UF/IFAS
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3/18/24
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Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers.
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By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
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2/8/24
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Florida strawberries go straight to Florida markets, providing a nutritious snack for folks across the Sunshine State and other parts of the United States.
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By Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
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1/21/24
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This is Chipotle's second location in Apopka. There is also a Chipotle at the Wekiva Riverwalk - 2201 East Semoran Boulevard.
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From Chipotle Mexican Grill
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12/13/23
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This is Chipotle's first location in the city limits of Apopka. There is also a Chipotle in unincorporated Apopka at 2201 East Semoran Boulevard.
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From Chipotle Mexican Grill
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12/4/23
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Chick-fil-A Apopka reopened at a new location yesterday. The new restaurant features an expanded drive-thru and overall footprint to enhance the Guest and Team Member experience.
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From Chick-fil-A
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11/30/23
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On Tuesday, November 14th, Sonny’s BBQ will recognize Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo of the Apopka Police Department for their role in delivering a baby!
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From Sonny's BBQ
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11/8/23
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A social enterprise, Plate Above Catering is the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and provides financial support for the food bank’s Culinary Training Program.
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From the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
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11/7/23
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The recalled product is the dinosaur-shaped “Fun Nuggets” with a “use by” date of September 4th, 2024. If you have purchased this product, Tyson urges you to discard it immediately.
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From NewsGPT
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11/6/23
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Anyone can strive to grow giants with a little knowledge, patience, and time. For anyone interested in embarking on such a journey, contact a UF/IFAS Extension office to get expert gardening tips.
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By Stella Canfield, UF/IFAS
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10/16/23
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The bountiful season, which ends in most of Florida in late June or early July, continues a trend – Florida leads the nation in watermelon production.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/16/23
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Growing Together: The Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium is geared toward both experienced and beginning farmers and ranchers in Central Florida looking for information and support to help their businesses succeed.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/12/23
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The communal dining style took a hit during the pandemic when food left vulnerable to strangers’ sneezes suddenly became undesirable.
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By Sara Friedman, The Hustle
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7/4/23
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka will celebrate its younger guests with a complimentary breakfast special on National Egg Day – June 3rd.
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From Eggs Up Grill
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6/2/23
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It all started in 2002 when Porkie's Original BBQ owners Steve & Mike traveled all over Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas searching for the perfect BBQ flavor.
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A flagship restaurant under the Apopka City Center banner took another step toward completion...
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My dear old mama was an exemplary cook! I mean, she could make a plate of wild greens and freshly caught fish please the most particular palate.
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Eggs Up Grill, a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept, began serving the most important meal of the day at 6 a.m. today in Apopka at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd.
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A new report from restaurant data platform Datassential found that US restaurants’ weekly operating hours are down by 7.5%.
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By Juliet Bennett Rylah, The Hustle
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11/1/22
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