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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2020
Food firm is fit to survive crisis

Sales might be down, but with a focus on fresh meals for pickup and delivery, Tampa, Florida-based Fitlife Foods hasn't had to lay anyone off.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2020
For boat dealer, it's all aboard — virtually

The COVID-19 crisis has been a setback for boat and yacht dealers like MarineMax that rely on boat shows for sales, but the company has been quick to adapt.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2020
Nonprofit lender creates crisis relief loan product

Through a $30,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the crisis relief loan is available in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2020
Biotech firm quickly shifts to respirator mask manufacturing

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has begun to produce respirator masks that will be sold to law enforcement agencies, health care providers and emergency response organizations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2020
CEO gives up $3 million salary, in addition to company furloughs

Kathryn Marinello was named CEO of Hertz in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2020
Area firm to host webinar about supply chain impacts

Allyn's webinar is on April 9 at 2 p.m.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2020
Nonprofit — facing a $3M monthly shortfall — furloughs an additional 231 employees

Goodwill Manasota had previously announced furloughs of 374 employees due to the coronavirus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2020
Restaurant group executive takes pay cut amid crisis

Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno has opted to forego his base salary until further notice as the Tampa restaurant company reels from the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2020
New survey: Southwest Florida crushed by coronavirus

Florida Gulf Coast University moved quickly to survey business owners and leaders.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Hospital announces staff furloughs in wake of COVID-19

Sarasota Memorial Hospital saw a $16 million reduction in revenue in March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Tourist attraction marks 25th anniversary amid crisis

The Florida Aquarium celebrated 25 years in business on March 31 with — because of social distancing guidelines — a guest list consisting of a sea turtle, octopus and some otters and penguins. 

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Rate of business closures primed to accelerate

U.S. Chamber survey signals ominous times to come.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Area media firm announces layoffs, CEO pay cut

Company’s stock price is down 57% since Feb. 14.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2020
Ballet commits to financially support dancers through COVID-19

The Sarasota Ballet has 34 company members, 8 apprentices and 13 studio company dancers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2020
Despite shift to remote workforce, cybersecurity firm sees big gains

Cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 says its first-quarter sales are up by 40% despite switching its 884-person staff to remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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