Company hopes to create 100 jobs B/O/T/H, a company that provides back-office help to independent contractors, could win up to $850,000 in tax refunds if it creates 100 jobs, a news release states. B/O/T/H, which stands for Back of the House, is opening a corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg. The company provides services such as IT, billing and collections to self-employed contractors. ...more

September 1, 2009

Joining the wave of toys painted with lead-based paint and the tainted infant formula, drywall from China is now raising a concern. ...more

January 13, 2009

The FedEx business model of independent contractors appears to be a little-known business segment that continues to grow. Independent Contractors Getting Paid For Results And Doing Well ...more

November 23, 2008

Prudential Tropical Realty's mission statement is "delivering a world-class experience one client at a time," says Dewey Mitchell, co-owner and president. When the owner of a company makes such a statement, it could be considered marketing. However, when the company's customers agree, the statement might be considered as a guiding philosophy. ...more

August 1, 2008

Cool weather made it difficult for a state-hired trapper to catch an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 15, 2008

TAMPA - Cool weather is making it difficult for a state-hired trapper to catch an alligator that killed a dog at Al Lopez Park on Monday. ...more

February 14, 2008

In an uncertain market, especially, independent contractors tend to do exceedingly well because companies are reluctant to beef up their payrolls and make permanent full-time hiring commitments. ...more

January 13, 2008

SEBRING — Break out your matches. Blistering sky, maddogg and sonic boom fireworks are now for sale. Judy Ray will open up her TNT Fireworks stand at 10 a.m. today in front of Albertsons grocery store, located at 3610 U.S. 27 N. "We sell what are called 'safe and sane' fireworks," said Ray. "We don't sell the explosive kind." Fireworks available at the stand include sparklers and stand-up displays that spray multi-colored sparkles and designs. Also available are classics like snakes and party poppers. ...more

December 27, 2007

Run over by higher gasoline prices and other expenses, Pasco County commissioners are prepared to double county bus fares to $1 per rider on March 1. ...more

December 1, 2007

Run over by higher gasoline prices and other expenses, Pasco County commissioners are prepared to double county bus fares to $1 per rider on March 1. ...more

November 27, 2007