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On January 10, 2026, Misty and Robert Ritch had the opportunity to support the next generation of business and community leaders by serving as judges at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District Competition, hosted at Lakewood Ranch High School. The event brought together motivated high school students from across the district to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and professionalism in a variety of competitive events designed to mirror real-world business challenges. Roles on...

Florida recorded a tragic and unprecedented 112 child drowning deaths in 2025, the highest total ever documented in state records and the most of any state in the nation. The alarming statistic has renewed urgency among lawmakers, safety advocates, and community organizations working to prevent childhood drownings. In response, Orlando lawmaker Carlos Guillermo Smith has introduced a multi-bill legislative package focused on comprehensive drowning prevention. Smith said that even preventing a...

Bradenton-based nonprofit Big Dreams Through Small Steps has partnered with Goodwill Manasota to help those with disabilities and chronic health conditions receive critical support. The collaboration will expand Big Dreams’ community initiative, Bridge Abilities, a program dedicated to providing mobility aids and medical equipment to individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions who lack access due to financial hardship or gaps in coverage. The partnership marks a significant step...