Business briefs: Cheaper fuel leads FPL to lower electric bills
Cheaper fuel costs leads FPL to lower electric bills
JUNO BEACH -- The Florida Public Service Commission approved lower rates for Florida Power & Light beginning in January, largely based on lower fuel prices and lower fuel consumption.
A typical residential customer will see a decrease of about $2.50 a month on average in 2016 compared with current rates. Businesses also will see a decrease in their next year, with anticipated savings of about 2 to 6 percent, depending on the business customer's rate class and type of service.
"By phasing out older power plants that run on oil and coal and investing in modern, high-efficiency centers that run on natural gas, solar and nuclear, we're delivering power that is far cleaner and more reliable than the average utility while our customers are paying less for their electricity today than they did nearly a decade ago," said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL.
Jupiter Marine to unveil hybrid crossover boat
PALMETTO -- Jupiter Marine International is using this week's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to unveil its newest boat, a luxury craft dubbed the 34LX.
The boat debuts after more than four years of research and design, according to the company. The 34LX is a hybrid of the company's center console and 41SB models. At 33 feet, 9 inches in length with a 10-foot, 5-inch beam, the 34LX was designed to accommodate multiple activities, including sport fishing, evening cruising and overnight excursions for up to four people.
The hybrid will debut at the boat show at 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center at 801 Seabreeze Blvd,, Fort Lauderdale. Jupiter Marine's display booth is on the south side of the center at dock C in slips 312, 314 and 316.
Founded in 1989 in Jupiter, a Palm Beach County community on the coast, Jupiter Marine relocated to its 50,000-square-foot facility in Palmetto in 2007.
Sarasota Bonefish Grill unveils new design
SARASOTA -- Bonefish Grill has unveiled its remodeled Sarasota restaurant, 3971 S. Tamiami Trail, with a contemporary interior design.
The restaurant features a blend of warm earthy tones, golden hardwood accents, and natural materials and metallically embellished wood flooring. Rows of cylindrical pendant lights are etched to depict mangrove trees that shine light through the branches to provide a seamless barrier between the bar and main dining room.
The Sarasota Bonefish Grill donated 15 percent of sales Nov. 2 from open to Mote Marine Laboratory. The donation totaled $773.10.
For information or to view the menu, visit bonefishgrill.com/sarasota or call 941-924-9090. Reservations are recommended but not required.
-- Herald staff reports
This story was originally published November 4, 2015 at 8:47 PM with the headline "Business briefs: Cheaper fuel leads FPL to lower electric bills ."