Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24. 

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas. 

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

Lutz, Florida -- BB&T, a longtime investor in Pasco EDC, has increased its financial commitment to economic development and will be joining the Board of Directors.  Representing BB&T on the Pasco EDC Board will be Senior Vice President Chip Falk.

“As investors in Pasco EDC we have seen the progress Pasco County has made over the last few years,” said Falk.  “2013 will be an exciting year in Pasco County and we are glad to be an even bigger part of that.”

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County Commissioners approved three measures this week to create local jobs and strengthen the county's economic base.

Tervis Tumbler in Venice was granted a tax exemption extension for a second year, following last year's exemption of $12 million in new construction and equipment for a pledge of 154 jobs by 2016.

The county says it can waive property taxes for 10 years for private companies that build or expand their facilities to create jobs. The property tax program is part of Sarasota County's economic development incentive program.