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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Santander Consumer USA is investing $22 million, locating in over 115,000 square feet of converted retail space, and bringing new jobs to the county. “I am thrilled to welcome Santander to Pasco County and am looking forward to all of the…
Read More 875-New Jobs Coming to Pasco County
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — As the number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases continues to climb, Hillsborough County is increasing its efforts to work with local businesses to help them comply with the County’s face coverings ordinance. Hillsborough County Code Enforcement has been responding to individual complaints…
Read More Hillsborough County’s 3-Dozen Code Enforcement Officers to Start Visiting Businesses Today
TAMPA, Fla. – Thursday, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis hosted a ‘Rally at the Restaurant’ event at Ulele in Tampa to advocate for vital COVID-19 liability protections for Florida businesses. Joined by state leaders, lawmakers, and business owners, CFO Patronis encouraged Floridians to patronize…
Read More CFO Jimmy Patronis Hosts “Rally at the Restaurant” in Tampa to Support Florida Businesses
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – Pasco County Government has temporarily shut down the Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park in Dade City. During several recent site visits, Fire Rescue and Building Construction Services discovered fire, building, electrical, and plumbing violations that pose a significant threat to public…
Read More Pasco County Temporarily Closes Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park for Violations
TAMPA, Fla. – Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, opened in Dade City on November 20 and has already sold out for several weekends in a row, including Christmas Eve. It has quickly developed as a must-see destination throughout the Tampa Bay area. The marketing…
Read More Blanketing the Market: The Advertising Strategy Behind Launching Florida’s First Snow Park
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Economic Development Council announced on Tuesday that Santander Consumer USA Inc. is investing a minimum of $12 million of the approximate $22 million in tenant improvements and business personal property to upgrade and convert existing retail space off State…
Read More Santander, 875-Jobs to Pasco County, Investing $12 Million in Improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been awarded an additional $28 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant in response to COVID-19. This federal Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant is administered by the Florida Department of…
Read More Florida Governor: Additional $28 Million in Funding for Disaster Relief Employment, COVID-19Avatar Airlines Company offers equity stake in exchange for aircraft We’ve developed a creative and considerable investment opportunity for Thai Airways to … potentially realize a far greater return than if the aircraft were simply liquidated for cash” — Barry Michaels, Avatar founder and CEO…
Read More Start-up Avatar Airlines Delivers LOI to Thai Airways to Purchase 10 Boeing 747-400s
PLANT CITY, Fla. – Hillsborough County Tax Collector Doug Belden announces that the Plant City Tax Collector office will close to relocate. Construction of the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s new 17,000 square-foot office in Plant City is near completion. The current location will close on…
Read More Hillsborough County Tax Collector Plant City Office Closing to Relocate in NEW Building
RUSKIN, Fla. – Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Ruskin, FL. The new store will be located at 3046 East College Avenue and is expected to open…
Read More Harbor Freight Tools Opening a New Location in Ruskin, Hiring to Begin