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  • By Tiffany Rucker |
  • September 2, 2021
How to hire a nonprofit CEO in a pandemic

An integral part of the process, says one expert, is to ‘make sure potential candidates can hear the heart of your organization.’

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 2, 2021
IRS warns: Scammers after personal information

The IRS' criminal investigations Tampa field office says complaints about scams are at highest level in years, advises businesses to be leery

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2021
Front line COVID-19 nurse hits it big at casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa gives away $112,000 car to celebrate $1 billion in payouts

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2021
Area tech, IT giant merges with California company

Transaction is valued at approximately $7.2 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
Report: banks increase technology spend — while watching competitors

Community banks strive to keep up with regional and national institutions.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 18, 2021
Dress for success: Donated wedding gowns bring joy to health care heroes

The Regent, an event space in Riverview, Florida, has come up with an innovative way to give back to frontline health care workers and teachers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2020
Experts: Big game's benefits transcend attendance questions

Despite pandemic-driven uncertainty about its direct economic impact, Tampa Bay business leaders are optimistic about the Super Bowl's marketing value to the region.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2020
Health care facility's high-tech 'command center' nets rapid return

Tampa General Hospital says its $13 million CareComm upgrade has already saved the facility $40 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Performing arts hall puts together schedule of virtual events

Van Wezel is trying to make the most of the tricky time — and stay top of mind with patrons — by shifting to the virtual arena.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2020
Prominent former business owner helps others close deals

Darrell Turner says life is now less stressful.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Urban Brew & BBQ, St. Petersburg

Andy Salyards refuses to sacrifice in-house customers for those at home waiting for delivery.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2020
Skillet sizzle: Naples breakfast chain pushes expansion program

Skillets is expanding into the Sarasota-Manatee area.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
Prominent restaurant entrepreneur witnesses deadly crash

Richard Gonzmart saw the crash while driving along Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa on Jan. 9.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2020
Mayoral forum a roaring good time

Tampa Bay area mayors answered tough questions at Suncoast Tiger Bay Club’s annual State of the Bay luncheon on Jan. 9.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 1, 2020
Pizzeria owner adapts to changing conditions in the face of the coronavirus — toilet paper included

In a true sign of the times, Solorzano’s Pizzerias is giving away a free roll of toilet paper to customers who place an order over $30.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2020
Food firm is fit to survive crisis

Sales might be down, but with a focus on fresh meals for pickup and delivery, Tampa, Florida-based Fitlife Foods hasn't had to lay anyone off.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2020
Real estate executive doesn't mask the truth about reopening

Some industries are roaring to go.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2020
Marketing firm aims to help pandemic-stuck companies

Pushing the Envelope targets smaller, shorter client contracts — with a big push for long-term success.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Stats reveal how we comfort ourselves with food

Bite Squad analyzed the most popular dishes ordered by customers from Lakeland through Naples, Florida, for delivery since March.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2020
Despite increase in May, airport traffic still down 75% from 2019

Year-to-date figures show airport passenger traffic is down 21%.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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