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Company restores executive pay while it staves off bankruptcy

Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings has until May 22 to come up with new plan to avoid liquidating vehicles or other issues.

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Community marks first home sales, debuts model homes

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

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New restaurant concept to open third location in area, create 50 jobs

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

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Builder buys land for $2.8M, plans new townhome community

Boca Raton-based Sobel Co. has several other Southwest Florida projects.

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  • May 4, 2020
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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Real estate executive doesn't mask the truth about reopening

Some industries are roaring to go.

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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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Despite 90% sales drop, firm holds off on pay cuts, layoffs

Squaremouth makes strong commitment to employees.

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Office leases in region feel pandemic pinch

Markets region-wide are down from 25% to 50%.

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Architecture firm CEO appointed to nonprofit board

Studio+ is an architecture and interior design firm that works with clients in health care and senior living design.

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Cancer center, after scandal, names new executive

John Cleveland joined Moffitt Cancer Center in 2014.

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Operator of manufactured home communities buys vacant land

MHC Operating Limited Partnership bought the land for $2.2 million.

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Major retailer targets three-phased reopen plan

One of the region’s largest retailers prepares for reentry. ‘It was much easier to close stores than it has been to reopen them,’ new CEO says.

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