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April 15, 2020

Health care system names new CEO of local hospital

HCA Healthcare West Florida has named Kenneth Wicker CEO of St. Petersburg General Hospital, effective May 4.

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April 14, 2020

Area coffee company teams with supermodel

Kahwa Coffee Roasters has struck a deal with supermodel and businesswoman Kathy Ireland, who will serve as a global brand ambassador for the St. Petersburg, Florida-based firm.

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April 13, 2020

Spurred by business leaders, foundation raises $2M to meet community needs

Thanks to the support of business leaders, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay has been able to disburse more than $2 million to nonprofit organizations that provide relief to people affected by the COVID-19 crisis. 

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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

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 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 7, 2020

Biotech firm quickly shifts to respirator mask manufacturing

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has begun to produce respirator masks that will be sold to law enforcement agencies, health care providers and emergency response organizations.

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April 6, 2020

Restaurant group executive takes pay cut amid crisis

Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno has opted to forego his base salary until further notice as the Tampa restaurant company reels from the COVID-19 crisis.

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April 3, 2020

Tourist attraction marks 25th anniversary amid crisis

The Florida Aquarium celebrated 25 years in business on March 31 with — because of social distancing guidelines — a guest list consisting of a sea turtle, octopus and some otters and penguins. 

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April 2, 2020

Despite shift to remote workforce, cybersecurity firm sees big gains

Cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 says its first-quarter sales are up by 40% despite switching its 884-person staff to remote work due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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April 1, 2020

Area insurance company acquires Wisconsin industry marketing firm

Clearwater, Florida-based AmeriLife Group LLC has acquired a majority stake in Jack Schroeder and Associates LLC, an insurance marketing company based in Green Bay, Wis.

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March 31, 2020

To combat shortages, restaurant chain adds grocery items to offerings

To fight food shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Petersburg, Florida-based Little Greek Fresh Grill will focus on takeout, curbside service, delivery and a new grocery sales capability.

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March 30, 2020

Restaurant patrons set up GoFundMe campaigns for laid-off staff

Fans of Gulf Coast restaurants affected by the COVID-19 crisis aim to raise $110,000 for workers who've been laid off.

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March 28, 2020

Publix offers rent relief in Publix-owned shopping centers

The relief package includes waiving rent for two months.

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March 27, 2020

Biotech firm, in response to pandemic, will offer free online science course

Starting March 31, Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver will provide instructor-led artificial frog dissection courses via Facebook Live.

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Health care system names new CEO of local hospital

Area coffee company teams with supermodel

Spurred by business leaders, foundation raises $2M to meet community needs

City commits nearly $7M to Fighting Chance Fund

Foodservice equipment maker to close plants, reduce workforce

RV dealer lays off 25% of workforce as pandemic slows demand

Biotech firm quickly shifts to respirator mask manufacturing

Restaurant group executive takes pay cut amid crisis

Tourist attraction marks 25th anniversary amid crisis

Despite shift to remote workforce, cybersecurity firm sees big gains

Area insurance company acquires Wisconsin industry marketing firm

To combat shortages, restaurant chain adds grocery items to offerings

Restaurant patrons set up GoFundMe campaigns for laid-off staff

Publix offers rent relief in Publix-owned shopping centers

Biotech firm, in response to pandemic, will offer free online science course

$7.5M church preschool project complete in Sarasota

Cape Coral senior community sold for $10.5 million

From Big Macs to big retreat: Caspers plan 550-acre Pasco, Hernando luxury resort

Trail cameras help protect Florida panthers as I-4 wildlife overpass takes shape

Annis named CEO of Barancik Foundation

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