Local Book Scene: Naples’ new independent bookstore, Books on Third, opened downtown with a “living room” feel and community events like author talks and yoga, built by longtime resident Lindsay Smith and partner Shan O’Fee-Byrom. Publishing & Design: A Sarasota artist, Karen Chandler, is spotlighted for her summer work—plus her past illustration and cover credits for major publishers like Random House and Simon & Schuster. Florida Real Estate & Housing: Fort Pierce’s Causeway Cove proposal—using the Live Local Act to speed approvals—could bring hundreds of homes, hotel rooms, retail and a marina, but residents are pushing back over traffic, growth and hurricane evacuation concerns. Policy & Community: St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wins an endorsement from Equality Florida Action PAC, which cites inclusive leadership and ongoing LGBTQ+ protections. Business & Printing: Palm Beach International Airport’s Trump rebrand is driving major in-plant printing work for new signs and materials. Industry Finance: FASB chair Richard Jones lays out plans for new standards and a possible shift toward optional semiannual reporting. Space & Defense: L3Harris lands a Space Force contract to build missile-defense satellites, with manufacturing support tied to Florida facilities.