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  • August 14, 2020
Economic impact report 'bittersweet' for destination marketing agency leader

A new report issued by analysis firm Tourism Economics reveals that Hillsborough County, Florida’s tourism revenues grew by 67% over the past decade, led by the food and beverage sector, where sales rose $1.2 billion, or 28%.

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  • August 13, 2020
Health care group names new advisory board chair

American Oncology Network now has practices in 13 states.

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  • August 13, 2020
Area technology company to acquire firm for $5.35 billion

Vertafore’s software provides agency management, compliance, workflow and data solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry.

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  • August 13, 2020
Cast adrift: Florida's ports left out of pandemic relief packages

With no relief funding in sight, the coronavirus pandemic stands to wipe out some 169,000 jobs and $23 billion in economic activity related to Florida's ports.

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  • August 13, 2020
Event management firm, unfazed by pandemic, lands 11 new clients

EventPower, a Tampa, Florida-based event management company, has not allowed the coronavirus pandemic to slow its growth, signing deals with 11 new clients, including Tito's Handmade Vodka.

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  • August 13, 2020
Airport adds seven nonstop destinations to Midwest, Northeast

The new flights at Southwest Florida International Airport will begin in November and December.

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  • August 12, 2020
Company seeks to help restaurants connect with workers more quickly

PLUCKhire, an on-demand video talent pool of restaurant workers, launched in Sarasota recently.

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  • August 12, 2020
Area art gallery sells a Picasso — with digital currency

The cryptocurrency sale is a first for the iconic artist's works.

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  • August 12, 2020
Florida nears top of list for number of data breaches

Florida took the No. 4 spot for number of breaches since 2005.

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  • August 12, 2020
Walmart opens new fuel station, convenience store

The fuel station functions similar to a traditional gas station and convenience store.

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  • August 12, 2020
Insurance brokerage firm elevates longtime staffers to partner status

BKS Partners, a national insurance brokerage and risk management company affiliated with BRP Group Inc., has named Jennifer Berry and Frank Baker partners.

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  • August 12, 2020
Real estate firm adds pair to leadership team

One executive, Cheryl Wellman, joined the brokerage in 2011.

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  • August 12, 2020
Medical practice makes acquisition, surpasses 70 employees

Quigley Eye Specialists  seeks to give patients better access to care, its founder says.

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  • August 11, 2020
Area entertainment giant breaks six Guinness World Records

The record-breaking stunts were featured on Discovery Channel's "Diesel Brothers: Monster Jam Breaking World Records," which aired Aug. 8.

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  • August 11, 2020
Developer moves ahead with major multi-use project

The COVID-19 crisis has not impeded New York-based Red Apple Real Estate’s plans for a transformative, multi-use tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

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