Café L’Europe, one of the oldest buildings in St. Armands Circle, in Sarasota, Florida, has been flooded four times in the past 18 months.”That last one from Helene completely wiped out the restaurant. Every piece of equipment is ruined… It was gut-wrenching,” John Horne, CEO of Oysters Rock Hospitality, which owns and operates the restaurant along with six other spots along Florida’s West Coast, told FOX Business. FLORIDA AIRPORTS RESUME OPERATIONS AFTER HURRICANE MILTONHorne said the building, which was formerly home to John Ringling’s sales office, took on 4 feet of water and that no one in St. Armands Circle was spared. “[I’ve’] never seen anything like it. Every business in the circle is affected” by Helene, Horne said. Helene made landfall last month as a Category 4 storm and brought with it winds with speeds of up to 140 mph and a record storm surge of 15 feet. Moody’s RMS Event Response estimated that private market insured losses for Helene’s wind and storm surge damage will range between $6.7 billion and $12.3 billion, while inland flooding losses will be between $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion. HURRICANE MILTON NEARS CATEGORY 5 INTENSITY AS FLORIDA RESIDENTS TOLD TO PREPARE FOR LIFE-THREATENING IMPACTSThat brings the total private
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CBD- and THC-infused mocktail brand sold in states where cannabis products are legal as industry grows
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As consumers around the U.S. have eased into 2025 with a month-long commitment to refrain from alcoholic beverages, some are contemplating keeping a lack of spirits alive in February and beyond.Among some of the most popular alcohol-free beverages are virgin mojitos and piña coladas, booze-less seltzers and zero-proof canned mocktails.One brand, Modern Alchemist, is taking consumption in the alcohol-free space to a new level by offering THC- and CBD-infused mocktails.LOOK WHO’S EXPERIMENTING WITH MARIJUANA TODAY MORE THAN ANY OTHER AGE GROUP”Being in the beer industry for so long, we are recognizing that everybody’s not one dimensional,” CEO of Modern Alchemist Nathan Kelischek told FOX Business. “Everyone’s not looking to buy alcohol all the time.”Each can is made with 5 mg of both USA-grown hemp derived THC and CBD.Kelischek is also one of the founders of Appalachian Mountain Brewery, a North Carolina-based business.”We don’t think there’s anything wrong with alcohol,” Kelischek added. “I think that the modern person or modern consumer wants to have more options and more control over the day that they have next or how they want to feel.”In 2021, cannabidiol products generated $5.3 billion and by 2026 are projected to increase to $16 billion, according to Statista.
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Gin brand made with sugar kelp from New York State farmers; bottle top made with buffalo bone materials
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A Long Island-based liquor brand drew inspiration from a 1975 crime-ridden New York City to introduce consumers to a dark and gritty yet refined product that was unique among spirits.In a propaganda campaign, plainclothes New York law enforcement officers approached tourists with pamphlets titled “Welcome to Fear City: A Survival Guide for Visitors to the City of New York” as crime ran rampant and police warned visitors to leave.”We were drawn to the old gothic style architecture of New York City,” Christopher Davis, managing member and partner of Fear City Gin, told FOX Business.CBD- AND THC-INFUSED MOCKTAIL BRAND SOLD IN STATES WHERE CANNABIS PRODUCTS ARE LEGAL AS INDUSTRY GROWSThe pamphlet provided unsuspecting visitors with a survival guide advising them to stay off the streets after 6 p.m., avoid public transportation and remain in Manhattan as police protection was “inadequate,” among other guidance.”We wanted something that speaks to the grittiness of New York,” Davis said.Sustainability was top priority for the Fear City Gin team and the deep amber-colored glass is made from recyclable glass bottles.”There’s so much waste product out there that we just wanted to make sure, first and foremost, that we were being as responsible as possible,” Davis said.
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Father-daughter duo sells American-grown coffee using 'innovative' technique
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When 6-year-old Charli Johnson suggested starting a coffee business to her dad, T. Shane Johnson, he thought it would be a valuable teaching opportunity and a “great way” for them to spend time together.”It was just one of those kind of ‘aha moments’ as a dad,” T. Shane Johnson, a Marine Corps veteran, told FOX Business. “A lot of kids come up to you and say, ‘I want to do dance or football or baseball.’ We jumped right into it together.”The father-daughter duo launched Big Guns Coffee in 2021, which today sells 38 coffee blends, as well as soaps and candles, both online and at a brick-and-mortar store in Tryon, North Carolina. Its products are available in stores across the country, according to T. Shane Johnson.”At the same time, we are franchising our farms to Montana, Kentucky, California and other different places,” Charli Johnson added.SMALL FAMILY FARMS MAKE AMERICAN-GROWN ROASTED COFFEE THE WORLD’S BEST BREWBig Guns Coffee’s most popular products are its Charli’s Blend, a bold dark roast, and The Motivator, a medium roast.BOY SWEETLY PRETENDS TO SERVE COFFEE TO HIS OLDER SISTERSAmerican-grown coffee is not common in areas outside California, Hawaii, Florida and Puerto Rico, according to T. Shane Johnson.
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Fruit tree gifting company has humble roots: 'Grit of the American Dream'
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Prior to launching PlantOGram – an American-made fruit tree gifting company – nearly two decades ago, gardening was solely a backyard hobby for husband-and-wife duo Mickey and Vicky Popat.The newlyweds at the time had purchased their first home, and developed a passion for growing fruit trees in their garden, according to Mickey Popat.”Being able to walk into your own yard and pick something and say, ‘I grew this, and I ate it’ – I think that’s amazing,” Vicky Popat told FOX Business.AMERICAN-MADE PRODUCTS YOU CAN SHOP FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FOR LOVED ONESThe Popats, upon sharing their harvest with friends and family, realized fruit tree gifting could be a successful business model. They quit their jobs in finance and education to pursue their passion full-time.In 2007, the couple used their savings to launch PlantOGram. They purchased a used, $1,500 work van and began selling fruit trees door-to-door across the Sunshine State.SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS SHOWCASE AMERICAN-MADE PRODUCTS”I want to say the entire state of Florida has probably seen us [door-knocking],” Vicky Popat said. “I feel that is the grit of the American dream… When we first started, we actually budgeted a $5 bill for lunch because we were so lean.”Based out
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Coffee brand by veteran fire captain launches contribution initiative with profound mission
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).In celebration of the heroic and gallant actions of firefighters across the U.S. on International Firefighters’ Day, a former Los Angeles County fire captain is launching a coffee brand with a meaningful mission.Rick Brandelli, founder of Firemans Brew Coffee, will debut three roasts online — dark roast, or “The Bold Hero,” made in small batches from South America and Indonesia; medium roast, or “The Balanced Warrior,” made with beans sourced from Central America and Southeast Asia; and light roast, or “The Gentle Guardian,” crafted with beans from Central America, South America and Africa.Brandelli selected the Fire Family Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing support and financial assistance to firefighters and their families, as the recipient of endowments.DRINKING CERTAIN TYPES OF COFFEE CAN BRING SOME HEALTH BENEFITS, BUT THE ADD-INS MATTER”It’s a perfect fit,” Brandelli told FOX Business.Years ago, Brandelli and a firefighter friend were determined to establish an organization with a mission to support the mental health struggles of firefighters, including PTSD, after a good friend and well-respected fire captain died by suicide