AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBrand Partnerships: Ripple is expanding XRP’s college sports footprint with a multi-year deal with the University of Florida, putting the XRP logo on the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium starting this season, plus digital and event signage and education support for student-athletes. Public Policy & Culture Wars: Sarasota County approved $2.1M in tourist-tax arts grants for 33 groups, but Urbanite Theatre lost its funding after it declined to sign a DEI acknowledgement tied to a new state law restricting DEI spending. Retail Surveillance Backlash: The Flock backlash is spreading from city contracts to retail partners, with critics calling out major chains over alleged misuse of surveillance tech tied to women and theft concerns. Local Marketing/Community Events: Highlands County is launching “Garden Week” (Sept. 8–13) to boost shoulder-season tourism through distributed garden-themed activities across Avon Park, Lake Placid and Sebring. Crisis & Logistics: An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport killed at least five people after an overrun and fire, pausing flights and triggering an FAA investigation.
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