Sam Bond Benefit Group, St. Petersburg, Florida, Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage Increases in Florida Effective September 30, 2022

In November of 2020, Floridian voters approved a gradual increase to the state’s minimum wage. Until September 29th, the minimum wage per hour was $10.00. As of September 30th, the rate goes to $11.00 per hour. Increases are mandated by the state constitutional amendment passed by voters, and are to occur at a rate of $1.00 per hour each year until reaching $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026.

Women In Business Together We Roar Award Winner Chosen By Local Participating Volunteer Judge And Woman Business Owner

One woman competitor will be honored by her peers through the Women In Business programs developed and supported by SRQ Media Group at the annual Together We Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. A multi-year volunteer judge of the contest, and local business leader, Samantha Bond Richman returns to confidentially read, review and rate dozens of nominee questionnaires.