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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

How a strong company culture benefits your bottom line

Strong company culture isn’t just about equipping the breakroom with fancy coffee makers, crushed-ice machines and theater-worthy TV screens. While it may very well include those, and other things that give your employees the warm fuzzies, it’s bigger than that. In oversimplified terms, culture is the way your organization behaves – how you treat your … Read more

Brian Miles joins the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

Brian Miles has been named vice president of human resources and administration for Hillsborough County Aviation Authority. In this role, Miles will oversee the Authority’s human resources, risk management and records departments. He will also play a critical role in the airport’s employee and organizational development. He most recently was vice president of administration, finance … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: Grand Central Brewhouse

A new microbrewery and restaurant is planned for the former Taco Bus location in St. Petersburg. Located at 2324 Central Avenue, the 0.41-acre lot was purchased for $860,000 by Grand Central Property Holdings. The project will feature two separate buildings divided by an outdoor courtyard and beer garden. On one side of the lot will … Read more

Vipers ready to bring XFL hopes to life

“More ball, less stall” is what the second iteration of the XFL promises.  It is an uptempo style of football, combined with a fan-friendly atmosphere at family-friendly prices, that has Tampa Bay Vipers president Josh Bullock feeling good about the upstart league’s upcoming season, which kicks off Feb. 8.  “We are excited to see the … Read more