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Tampa Bay Rays radio announcer, community leader dies at 58

Dave Wills called games for the Rays since 2005.

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Floridian home prices increased 73.5% over past five years

The state had the sixth biggest increase in the country.

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Health care system names new CFO of St. Pete hospital

Jordan Fulkerson, a five-year veteran of the company, has joined the C-suite at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

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Foursome of banks unite under one $2.46 billion brand

The Crews banking name in the region dates back 93 years.

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UK-based staffing firm expands to Tampa, will create 11 jobs

Strive Sales’ local office will be its North American headquarters.

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Excitement builds for arrival of beloved Boston restaurant chain

Kelly’s Roast Beef has opened its first location outside of New England in Florida. Several more are on the way.

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  • March 2, 2023
St. Pete-based tech giant to lay off more than 200 in California

Jabil Inc. is laying off employees at two manufacturing facilities in Northern California.

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  • March 2, 2023
Aviation club names COO in preparation of another funding round

Paolo Ferreri was brought on as an interim for the role with the intent of it becoming permanent eventually.

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  • March 2, 2023
Bealls names longtime executive president

Tianne Doyle has been with the company for more than 30 years.

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  • March 2, 2023
Warranty provider cuts 75 employees, hints at more layoffs coming

"Unforeseeable business circumstances" lead to job cuts at Protect My Car in St. Petersburg.

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Tampa-based community bank expands to Atlanta region

Central Bank has opened a branch in Suwanee, Georgia.

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  • March 2, 2023
Ahead of hurricane season, regional body plans resiliency summit

Hosted by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, the event is planned for May 4-5 in Clearwater Beach.

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  • March 1, 2023
Tampa tourism agency makes most of Rays’ stay in Orlando

Visit Tampa Bay is capitalizing on the opportunity to reach more spring training fans.

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  • March 1, 2023
Electric pickup truck powers nearly 3,700-square-foot home

Pulte Homes was able to use Ford's F150 Lightning to provide power at a test home in Babcock Ranch.

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  • March 1, 2023
Turned Tides: Employers feeling privileged that employees even glance their way

At the FIBA Shifting Trends event on Tuesday, hospitality industry experts shared insights into how to deal with the latest shift in recruiting.

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