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Area manufacturer to donate $5M in medical supplies

Superior Group of Companies will donate $5 million worth of scrubs to hospitals in New York, Texas and Arkansas that are struggling with COVID-19 cases.

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Merger swells auto club’s membership to 14 million

Tampa-based The Auto Club Group has merged with AAA Colorado.

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Centex also debuted two model homes — the first to open in North River Ranch.

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Aussie Grill will open in Lutz, Florida, on May 11 and hire 50 people to staff the restaurant.

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Master-planned community unveils first single-family for-rent community

Estia will include 102 one-bedroom duplexes and 128 two-bedroom houses.

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By the book: Business owner puts COVID-19 downtime to good use

Walter Peek, founder of Tampa-based Commercial Acoustics, has written and published a guide for potential customers.

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Hooters spinoff restaurant debuts in area

After debuting in Illinois in 2017, Hoots opened its first Florida location this week in St. Petersburg.

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Popular outlet mall plots reopening strategy

‘We want everyone to feel safe, comfortable and welcomed,’ says Miromar Outlets executive.

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Squaremouth makes strong commitment to employees.

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