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APG to Build Largest Master Planned Community in Daytona Beach

Avalon Park Group Submits Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Build Largest Master Planned Community in Daytona Beach  Avalon Park Group Proposes to Build a New Town from Scratch   Daytona Beach, FL. (March 26, 2020) - Avalon Park Group/sitEX submitted a comprehensive plan amendment to the city of Daytona Beach today to bring one of the largest master planned communities in Florida to Daytona Beach.  Avalon Park Group/sitEX, which set the standard for mixed-use developments with its award-winning

AT&T Offers Added Relief for Customers

AT&T Offers Added Relief for Customers AT&T is planning on being here to help you stay connected throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize that staying in touch with your family, friends, school and work has never been more important. Below are a few ways we’re helping consumers, small businesses, and enterprises across the country. Consistent with FCC Chairman Pai’s “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” announced today and concerns raised by members of Congress, which we share, AT&T is proud to support

Holiday Inn Healthcare & First Responders Discount

Hire Day Orlando Virtual Job Fair Central Florida

Hire Day Orlando Virtual Job Fair is March 27-April 3 for Central Florida to Help Identify Job Openings During COVID-19 Hire Day Orlando Virtual Job Fair will feature employers who have current job openings in the Orlando MSA during the COVID-19 crisis. ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hire Day Orlando Virtual Job Fair begins on March 27 and continues until April 3, 2020. Hosted at OrlandoJobs.com, this job fair will feature employers who

News Release: 3/25/2020

We are here to help! In addition to our delicious meals being available for take-out, curbside pick-up, and catering, we have also opened a "community store" with sought after items like toilet paper, paper towels,eggs, ground beef and chicken breasts (marinated and non).https://littlegreekfreshgrill.com/store/waterford-lakes/#togetherapart            

News Release: 3/24/2020

https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/restaurants-ask-americans-join-thegreatamericantakeoutWe are here to help with curbside pickup and takeout for all your Greek cravings! Please help us out and support your local restaurants. We are also available through delivery services with FREE delivery. #thegreatamericantakeout #curbside #takeout #Supportlocal  

Brazas Chicken Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall

                                                 Brazas Chicken Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall  Peruvian Cuisine Joins the Growing Line-Up   Orlando, FL (March 24, 2020) - Marketplace at Avalon Park is pleased to announce that Brazas Chicken has just finalized an agreement with the Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall, scheduled to open Summer 2020.  Brazas Chicken is owned and operated by Avalon Park resident, Franco Del Solar, and his business partner Doris

15% off entire order and Curbside Service available at Little Greek Fresh Grill - Waterford Lakes location

LITTLE GREEK FRESH GRILL - WATERFORD LAKES 15% OFF ENTIRE ORDER & CURBSIDE SERVICE*Order online at:https://littlegreekrestaurant.com/locations/florida-locations/little-greek-waterford-lakes/, Call 407-745-5501 when you arrive, and we’ll bring it out to your car!!

Coronavirus Update: How to Stay Healthy and Engaged with Kids While at Home

March 23, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CONTACT:John Riordan, DirectorMarketing & Community Relations                              407.905.8827, x1050 j.riordan@chcfl.org Media Release           Coronavirus Update: How to Stay Healthy and Engaged While at HomeBy: Alicia Coonce, D.O., FAAP, Community Health Centers – Tavares  Now that the kids are out of school with an extended holiday and the US government has requested that you limit your personal social interactions, you are most likely finding

Talking to Kids about COVID-19

Young children may not understand what is happening in the world right now but they probably are aware that something unusual is going on. Even the smallest children can sense when their parents are upset, worried, or anxious. For one thing, they know that life is not going on like normal. They aren’t in preschool or daycare. One or both of their parents may be working from home. And normal visits with other people including neighbors and family members have slowed or stopped altogether. Toddlers

Goodwill Industries Central Florida Modifies Hours

March 20, 2020 Goodwill Industries Modified HoursWe are so thankful to our shoppers, donors, and partners that continue to support Goodwill through your donations and patronage during these times of uncertainty. We have temporarily modified our retail store hours. Effective immediately, our new retail store hours are as follows: • Monday-Saturday: 9AM to 6PM, Sunday 10AM to 6PM • Donation drop-off doors will close daily at 7PM • Pine Hills Clearance Outlet, Rockledge Clearance Outlet and Taft Vineland

Camaraderie Foundation hosts ''No Show Extravaganza''

Camaraderie Foundation, like most nonprofits, is getting hit hard by the effects of the COVID-19 precautions. We rely on individual donations and corporate support for our funding and receive that support through events. With all events being canceled, we have seen a significant loss in funding. Funding that provides mental health counseling for Post-9/11 veterans, active military, their spouses, and children.  So! We've gotten creative and I am hoping that you'll help us spread the word. We are hosting a

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in wake of COVID-19

NEWS RELEASE   Media contact: 800.559.3853   March 19, 2020Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas take new steps to help customers, communities and employees in wake of COVID-19Will waive certain payment fees $1.3 million donated to help COVID-19 relief  Some employees will receive cash payments to help offset virus-related expenses CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship

Here’s how Sonny’s is continuing to serve our guests and local communities:

Sonny’s BBQDate: March 20, 2020  Pitch to Media   Beginning today, all Sonny’s BBQ restaurants will be temporarily closing their dining rooms to limit person-to-person contact during the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Here’s how Sonny’s is continuing to serve our guests and local communities:   Drive-thru (where offered)Online ordering via SonnysBBQ.com, available via curb-side takeoutDelivery (via UberEats and other partners)Hours of operation will be tailored to the specific needs of each Sonny’s BBQ

COVID-19 Update #6 - City of Orlando Response

  COVID-19 Update #6 - City of Orlando Response    Friday, March 20, 2020 – Orlando, FL – Today, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and local officials to provide an update on efforts to ensure a coordinated response to suppress the spread of COVID-19 within the community. “The reality is that we don’t know how long this is going to last or how this will impact so many aspects of our lives and livelihoods,” said Mayor Dyer.  “What we do know is that our actions at

Orlando Health ''DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUSPECT AND CONFIRMED COVID-19 ''

Orlando Health is providing guidance for anyone being tested for or diagnosed with COVID-19. Detailed documents are available as attachments below.  For more information visit https://www.orlandohealth.com/covid-19 or call the COVID-19 Hotline at (877) 321-COVID. Orlando Health Discharge - COVID-19Orlando Health Discharge - PortugeseOrlando Health Discharge - MandarinOrlando Health Discharge - VietnameseOrlando Health Discharge - Haitian Creole

Orange County Public Schools offering Grab & Go Meals to Kids

  March 19, 2020 Free Grab-and-Go School Meals for KidsGrab-and-Go breakfast and lunch meals will be available for pick-up between 10am- 2pm in the car loop of each OCPS school site listed below.  At this time, students must be present to receive the meals. District staff will distribute the meals directly to those in their vehicle (drive-thru service) upon arrival. In addition, meals will be given directly to students walking and/or riding a bike. Based on recommendations from our federal and

BBQ50 Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall

BBQ50 Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall   Local Resident, Dan Ashby, Signs First Food Bay Agreement   Orlando, FL (March 19, 2020) - Marketplace at Avalon Park is pleased to announce that BBQ50 has just finalized an agreement with the Marketplace at Avalon Park food hall, scheduled to open Summer 2020.  BBQ50 is owned and operated by Avalon Park resident, Dan Ashby. Dan and his family moved to Avalon Park in 2002 and after many years of perfecting his barbeque technique at

News Release: 3/7/2020

Join Vets Growth for a Business Energy Lunch Event, Monday, March 16, 2020 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Graffiti Junktion, 9344 Narcoosee Road, Orlando, FL 32827. Joey Genovesi - I Fix Boring will present.   Business Energy Event Lunch & Learn / Buffet $15.00 all you can eat March 16, 2020 - Monday Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Location: Graffiti Junktion  Address: 9344 Narcoossee Road, Orlando FL 32827 Bring Lot's of Business Cards Guest Speaker: Joey - I Fix Boring Expecting over 50 New People you

Bowigens Beer Co. Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall

Bowigens Beer Co. Joins Marketplace at Avalon Park Food Hall   Craft Brewery Opening Indoor/Outdoor Bar in Downtown Avalon Park   Orlando, FL (March 16, 2019) - Marketplace at Avalon Park is pleased to announce that Bowigens Beer Co. will join east Orlando's premier food hall, with an indoor/outdoor bar, scheduled to open Summer 2020.  Marketplace at Avalon Park has just executed an agreement with Bowigens Beer Co. to bring a taproom to the first floor of the Avalon Innovation Center in

How to handle ''The What IF's'' with today's COVID-19 Concerns. Q&A From the Fair Labor Standards Act

If your business has a shortage of workers and is looking to “volunteers” to help out, be aware that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has stringent requirements with respect to the use of volunteers.  In general, covered, nonexempt workers working for private, for-profit employers have to be paid at least the minimum wage and cannot volunteer their services.  Check with DOL for the rules governing the circumstances where volunteering in the public and private, non-profit sectors may be allowed.  If

Little Greek - Waterford Lakes nominated for OCPS Community Outreach Award

LITTLE GREEK NOMINATION   Little Greek Fresh Grill Waterford Lakes has been an amazing Partner in Education to Arbor Ridge K-8 School for the last 3 school years, and it’s our pleasure to nominate them to win the Hospitality/Tourism/Restaurant/Grocery category for the OCPS Outstanding Partner in Education Award. Whenever Arbor Ridge has an opportunity to present to our PIEs that Little Greek is able to handle as a restaurant, they have always been willing to help out any way they can and do so gladly!

Guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19

HR provides support to a business in multiple ways; one is to ensure that employers keep their business running effectively by keeping the workplace safe during the most current crisis. Do you have a work from home policy in place?  Coronavirus is spreading fast. Help lessen the spread by implementing these few steps within your daily routine. Post this in all common areas and bathrooms in your workplace or business.  The following are suggestions for employers by The Centers for Disease Control and

AdventHealth launches ‘Coronavirus Information Line’ for Floridians

AdventHealth launches ‘Coronavirus Information Line’ for Floridians03/10/2020  |  Central Florida Division External CommunicationsFacebook Twitter ORLANDO, Fla., March 10, 2020 — AdventHealth is launching a free phone service for Floridians who have questions about COVID-19, including the opportunity to speak with a nurse as appropriate. The AdventHealth Coronavirus Information Line, 877-VIRUSHQ, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It serves as a one-stop-shop to connect Floridians with

FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2020 Grants

FAIRWINDS Foundation Announces Recipients of 2020 GrantsGrant Recipients Represent New, Unified Direction for the FoundationORLANDO, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, today announced the recipients of its 2020 grants at an event held at the financial institution’s Downtown Orlando headquarters. The grants were awarded to eight regional organizations embodying the Foundation’s core purpose of

Two Men and a Truck's Movers for Moms® Campaign

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Orlando is kicking off their 13th annual Movers for Moms® campaign and they are seeking your help! The purpose of the program is to recognize those moms living in shelters this Mother’s Day by arranging delivery of small gifts for women who are victims of domestic abuse or homelessness. Local businesses around all of East Orange County can get involved by allowing your office/warehouse to be a donation drop-off location. That’s it! Two Men and a Truck will drop off a box for donations

MDA Looking for Volunteers, Committee members and Partners

Russell Milton Go Fund Me

Its with great sadness we announce our friend and EOCC member Russell Milton (All Transmission World)  passed on Monday January 20 due to heart failure. At the he did not have health insurance coverage.  Because of this, his lovely wife Kathy will have tremendous medical expenses, loss of income, and the increased burden of taking care of their special needs adult daughter.   Money is needed for their incredible future expenses.  Estimated costs are projected to be around $140,000.00.  The funds will be