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Brian Hartz
July 31, 2020

Pier ahead: Amid a new reality, rebuilt $92M amenity finally opens

After nearly a decade without one, St. Petersburg, Florida, again has a pier, with the $92 million project, more than seven years in the making, opening on July 6.

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Business Observer Staff
July 30, 2020

Area HVAC company expands reach with acquisition of St. Louis firm

Tampa, Florida-based Apex Service Partners, a nationwide platform for residential plumbing and electrical service providers, has acquired Academy Air, a family-owned HVAC based in St. Louis.

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Business Observer Staff
July 29, 2020

Nonprofit, after national search, chooses new CFO

Eckerd Connects, a Clearwater, Florida-based nonprofit that assists children, young adults and families in need, has named Tony Van Slyke its new CFO.

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Business Observer Staff
July 28, 2020

Digital marketing firm promotes president to CEO

PowerChord, a St. Petersburg, Florida, digital marketing firm, has promoted Bill Volmuth from president to CEO.

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Business Observer Staff
July 27, 2020

Amid crisis, restaurant group sees positive sales trends emerging

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands Inc. says 92% of its company-owned restaurants have reopened with limited in-restaurant dining capacity.

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Business Observer Staff
July 24, 2020

Technology distributor names new president of Americas region

Tech Data has promoted John O’Shea, a nearly 20-year veteran of the Clearwater technology distribution firm, to president of the Americas.

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Business Observer Staff
July 24, 2020

Area businessman makes virtual appearance at U.K. graduation

HCI Group Founder and CEO Paresh Patel delivered a commencement address to University of Cambridge graduates.

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Business Observer Staff
July 23, 2020

Amazon begins cargo flight operations at area airport

Amazon on Thursday, July 23, opened its newest regional air hub at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Lakeland, Florida, with the first flight arriving from Sacramento, Calif.

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Business Observer Staff
July 22, 2020

Bank extends application window for PPP funds

First Home Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida, plans to continue to process applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans after the loan availability period ends on Aug. 8.