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Bloomin’ CEO shares leadership lessons learned during the pandemic

New ways of getting food to hungry customers were key for Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based restaurant giant, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bloomin’ (Nasdaq: BLMN), the parent of Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, was able to draw on earlier investments in digital innovations that powered a strong takeout and delivery business when indoor dining was closed or had limited capacity, said CEO David Deno.

Rep. Ben Diamond announces campaign for U.S. Congress

Rep. Ben Diamond announces campaign for U.S. Congress

Pinellas County lawmakers reflect on legislative session

Pinellas County lawmakers reflect on legislative session

Pinellas County receives LEED environmental certification

Pinellas County receives LEED environmental certification

UPC Insurance embraces shift to insurtech business model

UPC Insurance embraces shift to insurtech business model

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Entrepreneur, investor Jordan French sings St. Pete’s praises

Jordan French has the kind of resume that would make even the most high-achieving individuals feel like slackers. It also makes you wonder when — or if — he sleeps.

Beginning his career as a NASA engineer, French — an angel investor who now calls St. Petersburg home — has also worked as an attorney for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; a public relations director for Billboard-charting musician B. Howard; and a journalist for news outlets such as the Huffington Post, TechCrunch, TheStreet and Grit Daily News, the latter of which he founded.

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