Sara Dinatale
Tampa Bay Times
Florida, United States
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No going back: COVID-19 has changed the workplace forever
From virtual job interviews to newfound flexibility, plenty of COVID-19 policies may become the norm, even after the pandemic ends. → Read More
How Clearwater’s Monin syrup company bounced back fast from COVID-19
The Clearwater company went from a 90 percent drop in sales to a new wave of innovation. → Read More
Publix to offer coronavirus vaccine in all Florida stores
All of Publix’s 730 store pharmacies will have vaccination appointment slots available starting Friday. → Read More
Winn-Dixie parent company gets another 8,100 COVID-19 vaccines for Floridians
Four of the newly participating store pharmacies are in Hillsborough County. → Read More
He thought the pandemic ended his career, but now he’s paying forward new successes
Floridian Chuck Fazio launched nonprofit Picture the Recovery to help destinations and hospitality workers bounce back from the pandemic. → Read More
Tampa is getting two new Sephora stores, but not inside of malls
Sephora is coming to Midtown and Hyde Park Village, as the beauty retailer moves away from traditional malls. → Read More
Publix will give employees $125 gift card if they get the COVID-19 vaccine
The Florida grocer joins others in creating a vaccine incentive, but most Florida retail workers are still ineligible for the vaccine. → Read More
Outback owner grows virtual restaurants as it fights pandemic sales slump
Tampa’s Bloomin’ Brands says despite its $14 million in Q4 losses, it is doing better than its competition as it launches Tender Shack nationwide. → Read More
Florida Walmarts mistakenly offer COVID-19 vaccines to people under 65
Retail pharmacies are only supposed vaccinate those 65 and older or who work in certain health care settings, per a state order. → Read More
Judge denies Publix’s request to dismiss COVID-19 wrongful death case
The lawsuit accuses Publix of prohibiting mask use by a 70-year-old employee who contracted the virus. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccines coming to Florida Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más stores
The Florida grocer says select locations will offer Moderna vaccine starting Feb. 11. → Read More
Midtown Tampa’s Aloft and Element hotel opens in time for Super Bowl
The dual brand hotel is the first business to open withing the Midtown development project. → Read More
Publix to offer coronavirus vaccines at Pinellas, Pasco stores
Publix’s vaccination program expands in the Tampa Bay region. But still no word on when Hillsborough stores will be included. → Read More
Fewer Super Bowl parties could mean $3 billion dip in spending
The National Retail Federation expects $13.9 billion in spending related to the Bucs-Chiefs game. → Read More
What does a Bucs Super Bowl mean for Tampa Bay’s ailing hotels?
Operators hope the big game heralds a return of guests after months of coronavirus layoffs. → Read More
Earth Fare in Seminole will reopen under new owners
The organic specialty market that shuttered all its stores last year is making a comeback. → Read More
Publix adds vaccination appointments at Hernando County stores
Marion and Martin counties also to get more doses as Publix grows vaccine program to 242 Florida stores. → Read More
Pinellas economy took $2 billion hit from coronavirus tourism losses, bureau says
Visit St. Petersburg sets focus on recovery and a new fundraiser after year-end numbers show fiscal impacts from the pandemic. → Read More
You’re probably breaking Florida sales tax law and don’t even know it
Lawmakers pitch bills to update tax laws for the realities of online shopping. The result could be $700 million in additional sales tax revenue for the state. → Read More
Publix doubles vaccine distribution with total of 49 stores
Current coronavirus vaccination sites in Citrus and Hernando counties will continue the service, along with sites in five new counties. → Read More