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☆ A $50 million private island that's a 10-minute boat ride off the coast of Florida just hit the market. Take a look.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A 7-acre private island off Florida's coast is on sale for $50 million. AdvertisementIf owning a private island is a personal dream for you, you're in luck — a 7-acre private island located just 3 miles off the coast of Florida just hit the market and could be all yours for $50 million. Jon Kohler & AssociatesFrom the dock on the mainland, the Panama City Beach International Airport is an hour-and-twenty-minute drive away. Jon Kohler & AssociatesJon Kohler & AssociatesIn this scenario, Weldon said the setup would be similar to a condo homeowners' association. Jon Kohler & AssociatesThe bungalows, which were first built in 2009, were remodeled when Seymour bought the island in 2018.

Persons: —, Saint Joseph Bay, Joe, Samuel, Black Sam, Bellamy, Jon Kohler, Lori Bembry Weldon, Weldon, Scott Seymour, Associates Jon Kohler, Seymour Organizations: Service, Associates, Panama City Beach, Jon Kohler & Associates, Business Locations: Florida, Saint Joseph, Port St, Florida's, Black's, Panama, Atlanta

☆ Boomers fed up with Florida are moving to southern Appalachia, fueling a population spike in longtime rural communities
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-24 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Boomers who once flocked to Florida are increasingly ditching the state for southern Appalachia. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementFor decades, Florida has remained a top destination for retirees looking to settle down roots as they enjoy their golden years. Many boomers moving into southern Appalachia have also bypassed Florida altogether. But some new residents fear Dawson County will simply become a northern outpost of the vast Atlanta metropolitan region, known for its suburban sprawl.

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☆ A winter weather pattern change is about to bring a wild swing in temperatures to the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Snow falls on parked cars in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 16. Monday's caucuses were the coldest ever , with high temperatures below zero across much of the state. Dan Powers/USA Today Network Firefighters rescue a man after his car was stuck in a flooded area in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 9. Gregg Pachkowski/USA Today Network Snow covers the trees around the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary in Hubertus, Wisconsin, on January 9. Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network Flooding is seen at an intersection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 9.

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☆ Northwest faces freezing rain and heavy snow while Arctic blast loosens its grip on eastern US
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | Robert Shackelford | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Mark Zaleski/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Snow falls on parked cars in Concord, New Hampshire, on January 16. Gary Hershorn/Corbis News/Getty Images Snow and ice dust a worker who was removing snow from a sidewalk in Des Moines on January 13. Dan Powers/USA Today Network Firefighters rescue a man after his car was stuck in a flooded area in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 9. Gregg Pachkowski/USA Today Network Snow covers the trees around the Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine of Mary in Hubertus, Wisconsin, on January 9. Tariq Zehawi/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network Flooding is seen at an intersection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 9.

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☆ The 6 best locations for a vending machine if you want to start a 6-figure side hustle
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

According to the vending entrepreneur Marcus Gram, younger people use vending machines more than other age groups. "Students have access to the vending machines in their dorms 24/7 and even late at night for classes," he said. "Breaks aren't typically long enough for people to go to the store, so they turn to the vending machine." "If you have lashes inside of the vending machine at a hotel, it doesn't necessarily mean that that's going to sell," she said. AirportsAirports have a lot of foot traffic and therefore more opportunity for your vending machine to be visited by travelers.

☆ The 5 best locations for a vending machine if you want to start a 6-figure side hustle
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Vending machines can be a lucrative side hustle for entrepreneurs looking to earn passive income, especially as economic experts warn of a recession this year. According to the vending entrepreneur Marcus Gram, younger people use vending machines more than other age groups. "Students have access to the vending machines in their dorms 24/7 and even late at night for classes," he said. "Breaks aren't typically long enough for people to go to the store, so they turn to the vending machine." "If you have lashes inside of the vending machine at a hotel, it doesn't necessarily mean that that's going to sell," she said.

☆ Floridians can blame vacation homes and 'oppressive' homeowners associations for their high rents, economist says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Too many vacation rentals and strict homeowners associations are pushing up housing costs, a study said. According to Johnson, there are too many vacation rentals in the Sunshine State. It's this particular combination of strict HOA rules and the sheer number of vacation rentals is a mixture that is affecting housing affordability negatively, he said. According to Johnson's study, Florida is now home to 9 of the 21 most overpriced rental markets in the US. The number of vacation rentals in the state is only making it harder for people to find affordable places to rent, the study suggests.

☆ I started an ice vending machine business that made $33,000 last year. This recession-proof side hustle takes 2 hours a week to run.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-07 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Steve Slagle, 42, bought two ice vending machines in 2021 after seeing a gap in his local market. I bought two ice vending machines and started selling ice and water in February 2022 as a second income stream. I no longer had a storefront in Panama Beach City, Florida, where I live, so I started researching ice vending machines. After four months of researching ice vending on Google, I found an ice machine I wanted to buy in October 2021. The ice machines are a side hustle I comfortably manage myselfWhen I create my weekly schedule, I plan time for managing the ice machines.

☆ A 37-year-old making $85,000 a year is struggling to find a place to rent or buy in California, and it's a sign of how hard it is to find housing that feels affordable
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Brittany Phillips made $85,000 a year in California and still struggled to find an affordable home. Her story shows how hard it can be to secure stable housing in certain areas despite a good salary. The single mom of one packed her bags for Florida and moved in with her mother in Panama City Beach, Florida, in August. Before she decamped to Florida, Phillips, 37, moved regularly to find more affordable places to live. Brittany PhillipsAs she grew tired of scratching and clawing just to stay afloat, Phillips moved in with her mother in Florida.

☆ 7 people who left California detail the bigger and better homes they were able to buy or rent in their new locations
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Jordan Pandy | Robert Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Seven people who chose to leave California told Insider about the bigger and better homes they could afford in other locations. Brittany PhillipsName: Brittany Phillips, 37Profession: Hairstylist making about $85,000 a yearHome in California: Phillips shared a three-bedroom, 1,353-square-foot house with a roommate. Home in Florida: Phillips and her 13-year-old daughter moved in with her parents in a northwest Florida hot spot, Panama City Beach. Worst part of California: Phillips felt that California is simply unaffordable. Worst part of California: Berube said Chino Hills was getting crowded and expensive.

☆ Factbox: The worst hurricanes in Florida's history as Ian takes aim
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

As Florida braces for Hurricane Ian, here are the five of the most deadly and destructive hurricanes to hit the state in recent years, listed in chronological order. While Hurricane Katrina in 2005 traveled across the southern tip of Florida, most of the deaths and destruction it caused were in New Orleans. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterExcluding Katrina, Hurricane Irma was the costliest in Florida history, with total U.S. damage from the storm estimated at $50 billion. Andrew ranked as the most expensive storm in U.S. history until Hurricane Katrina raged through New Orleans in 2005. It left 6.5 million customers without power in the state and caused an estimated $50 billion in property damage, making it one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history.

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