Tell me something good: Part III

This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses. The support and love that lives in the Tampa Bay community is overwhelming. We are blessed to live in a community where people truly

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YMCAs in Tampa Bay area work to support the community during COVID-19 pandemic

Several YMCA organizations in the Tampa Bay area are working to provide support for the most vulnerable in the community, while the COVID-19 crisis persists. Some of these programs include providing meals to children, virtual resources and even personally calling senior members to help provide social interaction, even if by phone. “We’re trying to keep

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Business principles for business uncertainty

Jeff Bezos. Mary Barra. Bill Gates. Sheryl Sandberg. These world-renowned business thought leaders are facing the same scenario we are – complete uncertainty. We’re all waking up every day wondering what impact COVID-19 will have on our world, businesses, teams and families. There’s not a single case study for any of us to turn to.

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Older Lundy & Alvarez expands with new office, board certified attorney

Older Lundy & Alvarez, a multi-service law firm based in Tampa, will open a third office at 2947 Defuniak Street, Trinity, on April 1. The new Pasco location is currently the law office of Amanda Colón. Colón will merge her practice into Older Lundy & Alvarez and she will become a part of the firm’s

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SPC professor is creating face shields for health care workers

St. Petersburg College Humanities and Fine Arts Chair Jonathan Barnes is using 3D printing technology to create face shields for health care workers. SPC leadership gave Barnes permission to bring home two printers from SPC’s Humanities and Fine Arts department. Since then his output has increased. Other people have offered up their printers for the

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Florida Blue offers health care assistance during COVID-19 crisis

Florida Blue announced several changes to its policies during the COVID-19 crisis. The changes are in an effort to combat the spread of the virus while minimizing barriers to testing and treatment, according to a statement. “We are also leading efforts to support individuals and communities across Florida and to protect the safety and stability

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Tell me something good: Part II

This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses. We asked you to tell us something good and boy, you did! The support and love that lives in the Tampa Bay community is

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10 legal issues you should consider addressing during the COVID-19 pandemic

We know you are being inundated with information regarding COVID-19. This is an unprecedented, global epidemic and no one has the ability to absolutely forecast its long-term residual effects. While we continue to grapple with the epidemic, there are some legal actions you should consider taking in order to help mitigate potential problems in your

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Letter from the Publisher: TBBW is here to help!

As a part of the Tampa Business & Wealth family, we wanted to let you know that we are in this together and we want to help you protect your company. It’s hard to stay calm when a recession is looming, but brands that stay the course are always the ones to have it hit

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Tampa Bay area businesses rally during coronavirus pandemic

Beginning late last week, we all started experiencing something, together, at the same time. This is not a story about what could have been done better, but what is being done right. And you can find what’s being done right by looking to local businesses. We were speaking, in our office, today about how impressed

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Florida activates emergency bridge loans

Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opened March 17  and runs

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CDC issues coronavirus guidelines for employers

The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Florida on Tuesday, with three new confirmed cases in the Tampa Bay area. Seven of the eight cases were travel-related, according to DOH. All of the patients are in isolation until cleared by public health officials, the DOH says.

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