USF athletics director speaks on busy spring season and name, image and likeness rights

As Michael Kelly spoke to the media last week about the state of affairs with the University of South Florida athletics and the collegiate athletic landscape in general, he did so among several trophies on either side of him. The collection of hardware highlighted the fact no less than 10 American Athletic Conference team and … Read more

To SMART or not to SMART is the question in 2021?

By Bill Heinz, vice president and co-owner, PBX-Change Is it realistic for consumers, be they business or residential, to expect that quality reliable Internet be available like other utilities? Is it time we considered the Internet as a utility just like power and water? These are the questions that service providers, developers and management companies … Read more

Tampa Causeway Center property lists for $13 million

B+E announced that the Tampa Causeway Center, located at 2609 Causeway Center Drive, Tampa has listed for $13,660,000. The property is 92,000 square feet and sits on 8.157 acres, according to a statement. “This investment features 22 units, across nine buildings, with a mixed tenant base of local and regional operators that provide investors with … Read more

Tampa Bay Chamber’s Leadership Tampa program graduates 37 members

Leadership Tampa, a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber, celebrated the graduation of 37 members of the class of 2021. Members of Leadership Tampa are local business people who hold mid-to upper-level management positions within their companies, or organizations, representing industries across the Tampa Bay area. The 2021 Leadership Tampa class was led by Class … Read more

Toronto-based Modern Campus acquires St. Petersburg learning platform company

Modern Campus, based in Toronto, Canada, has acquired Presence, a campus engagement and learning platform company in St. Petersburg. The acquisition of Presence extends Modern Campus’ learning partners to more than 1,400 colleges and universities in North America, according to a statement. Presence employees will join the Modern Campus team with founder and CEO, Reuben … Read more

The enforceability of prenuptial agreements

By Jennifer Murphy, Older Lundy Alvarez & Koch Congratulations, you have survived the dating phase of your life (hopefully forever) and you are now engaged! Whether your blessed union is the result of an awkward set up by your mother, or a well-intentioned friend, that has blossomed into true love; or the result of a … Read more

Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship extends nomination period

The Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship has extended its nomination period until June 20. The fellowship is accepting nominations for Black or Latinx mid-level members of organizations to participate in the inaugural Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. The program was created by Brian Butler, president and CEO of Vistra Communications, … Read more

The Tampa Bay area is going purple for Alzheimer’s awareness on The Longest Day

Landmarks in the Tampa Bay area will be lighting up with the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature color purple on Sunday, June 20, to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Participating locations will include: The Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg The Suntrust/Truist building, downtown Tampa Forbici, Vineyard Vines, The Wine Exchange, Irish 31, Kendra Scott, Hyde Park Armature Works, … Read more

MarineMax donated its fourth Habitat for Humanity home to a local family

For the fourth year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County to present a deserving Tampa Bay area family a new home in Pinellas Park. On the morning of June 15, 2021, the family arrived at their new home. As an added surprise, Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron’s … Read more