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A mobile home in the Iona community in Fort Myers on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, was damaged by the storm surge caused when Hurricane Ian struck the area.
Visit Florida pauses advertising as it crafts a post-Hurricane Ian campaign
The state’s tourism marketing agency said it is finalizing a “recovery plan.”
BayFirst Financial to close Clearwater office, lay off 58
BayFirst Financial, formerly known as First Home Bank, is closing its Clearwater residential mortgage office and laying off 58 workers.
The St. Petersburg bank is cutting back its residential mortgage division.
Security firm lays off 289 guards at Florida dispensaries, 64 in Tampa Bay
Jacksonville's First Coast Security, which provides armed security guards at dispensaries owned by Trulieve, the company behind Florida's first legal marijuana crops, has announced it will lay off 289 workers statewide, including 64 in Tampa Bay, as Trulieve switches to another company for security services.
The Jacksonville company supplied armed security at 106 Trulieve medical marijuana shops around the state.
Commercial real estate is booming in Tampa Bay. Here’s why
Danny Rice of Colliers
As more people move to the region, they need more places to live and shop.

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  1. Visit Florida pauses advertising as it crafts a post-Hurricane Ian campaign
    Yesterday• Hurricane
    A mobile home in the Iona community in Fort Myers on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, was damaged by the storm surge caused when Hurricane Ian struck the area.
  2. Security firm lays off 289 guards at Florida dispensaries, 64 in Tampa Bay
    Yesterday• Business
    Jacksonville's First Coast Security, which provides armed security guards at dispensaries owned by Trulieve, the company behind Florida's first legal marijuana crops, has announced it will lay off 289 workers statewide, including 64 in Tampa Bay, as Trulieve switches to another company for security services.
  3. BayFirst Financial to close Clearwater office, lay off 58
    Yesterday• Business
    BayFirst Financial, formerly known as First Home Bank, is closing its Clearwater residential mortgage office and laying off 58 workers.
  5. Floridians must understand risk when rebuilding after Ian, US official says
    Yesterday• Hurricane
    The destroyed bridge leading to Pine Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Spring Hill, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. The only bridge to the island is heavily damaged so it can only be reached by boat or air.
  6. Feds open first post-Ian recovery center in Tampa to apply for loans
    Yesterday• Hurricane
    Damage caused by Hurricane Ian seen at Charlotte Sports Park located on the grounds of the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training complex seen on Thursday. The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening the first of several recovery centers to help residents, businesses and nonprofits apply for loans.
  7. In 3 years, these 6 Tampa Bay companies grew like wildfire. Here’s how.
    Oct. 1• Business
    Amanda Tress, founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, offers a high-five to pro trainer Haven Hennessey while recording a workout session on Sept. 6 at the company’s headquarters in Clearwater. Also participating, at left, is Tress' husband Brandon.
  8. They rode out Ian on shrimping boats. Now they fear their livelihood is destroyed
    Oct. 1• Hurricane
    Shrimpers David Newcomb, aka One-Eyed Dave, 62, center, and David Hutchins, 59, aka Sandbar Dave, right, visit on the deck of the shrimping trawler Lexi-Joe on Friday, Sep 30, 2022, at Erickson and Jensen Seafood Packers in Fort Myers Beach.
  9. More than 60 Amazon facilities, mostly in Florida, closed after Ian
    Sep. 30• Business
    Remnants of homes and flooded vehicles mingle off the frontage of a hotel on Fort Myers Beach on Thursday, Sep 29, 2022, which was mostly destroyed after Hurricane Ian made landfall overnight on Wednesday.
  10. Storm-battered Florida businesses face arduous rebuilding
    Sep. 30• Business
    In this photo taken by a drone, boats lie scattered amidst mobile homes after the passage of Hurricane Ian on San Carlos Island, in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
  11. Dear Penny: Will my son get stuck with my timeshare when I die?
    Sep. 30• Business
    Saying no to buying a timeshare can be tough after a high-pressure sales pitch that stretches on for hours.
  12. Where to donate or volunteer to help Hurricane Ian victims
    Sep. 29• Hurricane
    Disaster Program Manager Bill Egerton explains features including storage containing PPE and food distribution materials within their emergency response vehicle at the American Red Cross in Norfolk, Va. on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. This vehicle will be deployed to Florida on Monday to assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
  13. Toni Says: Are Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans the same?
    Sep. 29• Business
    Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans are completely different types of Medicare policies.
  14. Clearwater CEO apologizes after asking staff to work through Hurricane Ian
    Sep. 29• Business
    Members of PostcardMania’s search engine marketing team meet at the open-concept meeting room at the small business marketing company on Friday, March 12, 2021, in Clearwater. Founded in 1998, PostcardMania has over 290 staff and operates out of a 69,800-square-foot campus where they produce millions of direct-mail postcards each week, and deliver online advertising through Google and Facebook.
  15. Commercial real estate is booming in Tampa Bay. Here’s why
    Sep. 29• Real Estate
    Danny Rice of Colliers
  16. Hurricane Ian was supposed to slam Tampa Bay head on. What happened?
    Sep. 28• Hurricane
    A view of The Pier as the Tampa Bay drains in a reverse storm surge with Hurricane Ian expected to make landfall this afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 in St. Petersburg.
  17. Georgia theme park offers free admission for Hurricane Ian evacuees
    Sep. 28• Hurricane
    Wild Adventures Theme Park, shown here in Valdosta, Ga., is offering free admission to those displaced by Hurricane Ian this Saturday and Sunday.
  18. Tampa Bay braces for Hurricane Ian as forecasts ease worst fears
    Sep. 28• Hurricane
    (From left) Kenny King, a handyman in Safety Harbor, and Jon Walker, the co-owner of Tides Seafood Market & Provisions, board the Safety Harbor market’s entrance on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival.
  19. Disney World, Busch Gardens close as Hurricane Ian approaches
    Sep. 27• Hurricane
    Because of Hurricane Ian, Disney issued an announcement that its four theme parks would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday and Disney Springs, its shopping and entertainment center, would also close,
  20. Howard Frankland Bridge, a $865 million construction project, prepares for Hurricane Ian
    Sep. 27• Hurricane
    The Howard Frankland, and the two other bridges bridge connecting Pinellas and Hillsborough counties — the Gandy Bridge and the Courtney Campbell Causeway — are being monitored by the Florida Department of Transportation and law enforcement.
  21. Tampa Bay Publix stores to close early today ahead of Hurricane Ian
    Sep. 27• Hurricane
    Debbie Ballantyne loads groceries, including bottled water and wine, she picked up at Publix in Plant City on Tuesday in preparation for Hurricane Ian.
  22. Tampa International Airport braces for impact — and hopes for a speedy reopening
    Sep. 27• Hurricane
    Tampa International Airport will cease commercial flights at 5 p.m. Tuesday due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday evening.
  23. Tampa Bay faces shortages from Hurricane Ian. Stores brace for recovery.
    Sep. 27• Hurricane
    A Publix store in Metrowest was nearly sold out of water Saturday as residents readied themselves ahead of Hurricane Ian.
  24. Amid hurricane season, another Florida property insurer declared insolvent
    Sep. 26• Business
    An aerial view of the rooftops pictured from the corner of Heronglen Drive and Heronview Cres Drive in Fishhawk Ranch, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Lithia.
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