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  • April 10, 2020
Employees take on food sorting, distribution for nonprofit

All Faiths Food Bank staff at all levels are filling significant gaps in mission-critical operations, such as food sorting, packing, boxing and distribution, in addition to performing their regular duties. 

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 10, 2020
Senior living community names new leader

Matthew Lessig previously worked for Lee Health.

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  • April 10, 2020
City commits nearly $7M to Fighting Chance Fund

Fund is expected to provide critical support to about 1,000 businesses in St. Petersburg.

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  • April 9, 2020
CEO ousted for policy violation, employee relationship

Tricia Fulton joined Helios in March 1997.

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  • April 9, 2020
Foodservice equipment maker to close plants, reduce workforce

Welbilt, a foodservice equipment maker headquartered in New Port Richey, has seen a slowdown in demand and sales as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • April 9, 2020
While virus spreads, news doesn't

The Gabber, a weekly newspaper serving Gulfport, Florida, since 1968, has shuttered indefinitely.

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  • April 9, 2020
Multifamily rents in region begin a pandemic-led slide

Once-rising apartment rents are reversing course.

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  • April 9, 2020
Prominent trial attorney switches firms

Jerry Olivo III has handled over 80 trials in multiple kinds of cases.

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  • April 8, 2020
Nonprofit names new executive director

Rebecca Blitz previously served as regional director for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 8, 2020
Nurse, with startup on hiatus, turns to the crisis

Lauren Wright uses her supplier network and contacts to aid frontline medical workers.

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  • April 8, 2020
RV dealer lays off 25% of workforce as pandemic slows demand

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, demand and sales have slowed for Lazydays, forcing the Tampa RV dealership to lay off workers and slash management salaries.

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  • April 8, 2020
Printing company provides discount on coronavirus-related materials

Performance Copying & Printing is offering discounts on black-and-white and color printing of restaurant takeout menus and COVID-19 materials.

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  • April 8, 2020
RV rental company promotes use of vehicles for self-quarantining

Mid Florida RV Rentals wants to provide its RVs for people isolating themselves during the coronavirus.

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  • April 8, 2020
Marketing adviser offers companies tips for marketing during crisis

Ryan Dohrn shared strategies during a webinar hosted by the Observer Media Group.

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  • April 8, 2020
Team behind luxury condo to offer free business webinars

The three webinars will be tailored to real estate professionals.

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