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  • By Louis Llovio
  • October 20, 2023
Scott Hopes replaced as CEO of troubled Sarasota company AeroVanti

The former Manatee County administrator was notified that the brother of founder Patrick Britton-Harr is now in charge of the air service company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 11, 2023
Pasco auto dealer settles with feds on $9M ineligible PPP loan allegations

Victory Automotive settled with the federal government after alleged faulty loan claims.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • October 2, 2023
Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its investigation after samples of oil from SeaPort Manatee didn't match that found in the spill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 19, 2023
Fuel infrastructure startup plans $750M in trio of terminals across Florida

Belvedere Terminals says it has a "new system for fuel delivery."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 12, 2023
Troubled private flight business CEO remains optimistic about turnaround

A hangar lease extension and active plane maintenance have contributed to a more positive outlook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • September 11, 2023
Auto dealership group shutters and lays off hundreds, including Bradenton employees

Off Lease Only closed five stores Sept. 7 after tough used car market forced it to file bankruptcy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma
  • September 7, 2023
Refined oil found in SeaPort Manatee basin — source remains a mystery

The Coast Guard still has yet to find the source after week of investigation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
Ports operating under restricted traffic condition

Inbound vessel traffic has ceased for all ports in the area as Tropical Storm Idalia draws near.

  • Florida
  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
SRQ, TPA reopen Wednesday post-Idalia

As TPA and PIE monitor the approaching storm, they decide to close Tuesday.

  • Florida
  • By Jim Stinson
  • August 28, 2023
Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 28, 2023
SeaPort Manatee official chosen to lead statewide board

SeaPort Manatee is getting some attention now that its executive director is leading a statewide port council with a goal to expand infrastructure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 22, 2023
Logistics company increases number of Tampa layoffs eightfold

Companies have posted 1,470 layoffs to Florida’s jobs database since Aug. 14, a potential sign of trouble for the state’s economy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 21, 2023
Trucking company bankruptcy costs state 524 jobs, 116 locally

The most recent slate of job cuts brings the number of layoffs announced across the region in the past week to more than 400.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota, Fort Myers jobs lost as national mover shuts offices

WayForth is closing its offices nationwide, except in its hometown, after it is unable to find funding to continue operating.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 16, 2023
Trucking company rolls ahead on ambitions expansion plans

Venice-based trucking and logistics firm D-Trans nears completion on a significant expansion project, which includes 50 new jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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