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In the Know: New 2020 census data has SWFL among fastest growing in US; how many live here now? Phil Fernandez, Naples Daily News Census: US population growth 2nd lowest in history Replay Video Earlier this week, we reported that Southwest Florida led the state with in-migration during the pandemic. Now, new U.S. Census data shows that two of our metro areas are among the nine fastest growing in the nation, at least partly fueled by the surge of residents moving from larger cities during the coronavirus crisis. Lee County slotted fifth by swelling 2.5% in 2020 from 2019, and Sarasota placed ninth with 2%, according to a New York Times analysis. ....
Home By Jack Davies and Sovannarith Keo May 5, 2021 One of Cambodia’s wealthiest families with close ties to Prime Minister Hun Sen late last year acquired a British payment services provider, Connectum Limited. That company generates millions of dollars in revenue each year, serving as an intermediary between small businesses and major credit card firms like Visa and MasterCard. Heng Sokha, wife of former Transport Ministry secretary of state Ing Bun Hoaw, took ownership of Connectum in November 2020. Experts say that should raise red flags for British financial regulators. For one thing, Heng Sokha’s spouse is a former lawmaker and top official who should be subjected to additional scrutiny over the sources of wealth because of his links to the Cambodian government that date back decades. Bun Hoaw has previously leveraged government connections for profitable enterprises such as collecting tolls on the U.S.-government-funded Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville hig ....
In the Know: Growing number of Cannabis options on Bonita Buzz Road; more Jersey Mike s coming Phil Fernandez, Naples Daily News Bonita Beach Road? Nah. Bonita Buzz Road, part of a five-mile or so Cannabis corridor where now about 10 medical marijuana dealers have set up shop. The latest sprouted two weeks ago at 28500 Bonita Crossing, just past Pinchers on north U.S. 41 on your right as you approach Bonita Beach Road, but before the McDonald s. Taco Bell s pretty much across the street. Might come in handy later. Housed in a former rug store, One Plant Florida is where qualified patients can get a Magic Carpet Ride to treat what ails you. ....