Sargassum-to-value research: The University of Miami is testing whether black soldier fly larvae can “bioconvert” Florida’s record sargassum blooms into aquaculture feed or fertilizer, aiming to redesign the state’s response from waste to usable products. Space Coast tourism on a budget: Soulsey Cruises is running low-cost public trips from Cape Crossing Marina in Merritt Island, adding themed cruises and wildlife-spotting as it expands its schedule. Tech & mobility: Tesla’s Cybercab is set to begin public-road testing in Austin this month, but first rides will go to Tesla employees as the company ramps up emergency training with local responders. Florida politics: With the 2026 GOP gubernatorial primary underway, Byron Donalds made a Sarasota stop as voters weigh early and mail ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election. Hospitality development: Home2 Suites is breaking ground in Loxahatchee, an 81-room extended-stay hotel expected to open in fall 2027. Healthcare business watch: HCA Healthcare beat earnings expectations, but warned that payer mix shifts—more uninsured patients—are pressuring results. Local business shakeups: Cape Coral’s Le Petit Pastry & Tea is closing Aug. 28 after a lease fight and the owner’s shoulder injury.