‘Uber for heavy equipment repair’ raises $7 million

A local startup billed as the “Uber for heavy equipment repair” recently raised $7 million to support its exponential, yet strategic, growth.

According to its website, Tampa-based Heave has saved construction contractors $197.2 million and over 27,388 days of downtime since launching in January 2023. Founder and CEO Alex Kraft said he “lived the exact problem we’re solving” during his 17-year tenure at a heavy machinery dealership.

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To no avail, supporters rally to praise Creative Pinellas

Approximately 150 people packed the Board of Pinellas County Commission’s Clearwater meeting room and its outer chamber Thursday, in support of the umbrella arts organization Creative Pinellas. Artists, educators, former lawmakers, gallery directors, business owners and art aficionados – each limited to two minutes at the podium – spoke about the positive impact Creative Pinellas has had on the community-at-large.

After the public comment period, however, commissioners voted 5-2 to ...

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