Florida Coronavirus update for March 26


  • March 26, 2020
  • /   Orlando Sentinel
  • /   Resources
bridge to key west
100+ cases, 2 more deaths in Orange County, 2,300+ cases statewide

Yelp Reviews During Coronavirus


  • March 26, 2020
  • /   Eve Batey
  • /   Resources,Ideas
picture of burger on plate
Yelp withdrew its earnings outlook as the restaurant industry ground to a halt.

Florida Offers Loans to Tallahassee Small Businesses


  • March 26, 2020
  • /   Amanda Plasencia
  • /   Resources,Ideas
map of Florida
Two businesses in Tallahassee are the first to receive Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans offered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

10 Small Businesses Thriving During Coronavirus


  • March 24, 2020
  • /   U S Chamber of Commerce
  • /   Resources,Success-Stories
liquor store aisle
From grocery and liquor stores to cleaning and delivery service companies, there are a select few industries that are benefiting from the limitations stemming from COVID-19. — Getty Images/urbancow

COVID-19 Pandemic Update 42: Immunity, and is reinfection possible?


  • March 23, 2020
  • /   Roger Seheult, MD
  • /   Resources

National Restaurant Association Offers Guidance


  • March 20, 2020
  • /   Gloria Dawson
  • /   Ideas,Resources
Business owner outside of their store
If a state or local government determines that it needs to prohibit dine-in service for restaurants, it should allow restaurants to offer takeout (pickup), drive-thru, and (possibly) delivery – though the latter is not without further risk.

Epidemic Will Cost Restaurants $225B Short-Term


  • March 20, 2020
  • /   Peter Romeo
  • /   Resources
Diner at restaurant paying for food
In a letter requesting $145 billion in direct aid to eating and drinking places, the Association said 5-7 million industry jobs could be lost.

Relief Bill for Restaurant Employees


  • March 20, 2020
  • /   Peter Romeo
  • /   Resources,Ideas
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Enterprises with 50 or fewer workers on the payroll can ask for a waiver.

Okaloosa County Commission Enacts Emergency Measures


  • March 20, 2020
  • /   CBS18
  • /   Resources

Clearwater Beach Will Close For Two Weeks


  • March 20, 2020
  • /   ABC7 Staff
  • /   Resources
Clearwater beach resorts and hotel along the beach
Clearwater Beach will be closing down for two weeks starting on Monday at 6:00 a.m.