► Publix Super Markets Charities granted $135,000 to All Faiths Food Bank, in Sarasota, to support its Mobile Pantry Program, which provides fresh produce, meat and groceries at nearly 740 distribution sites. (Pictured above) ► Dennis Murphy, president and CEO of Sarasota’s Gulfside Bank, was named chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce for … Read more
It’s not an awful way to spend a Friday that’s supposed to be a workday. Grab a few of your friends, best clients or both. Duck out of the office, hop on a private jet leaving from Sheltair Tampa’s “executive airport” within minutes of parking your car. Let the networking, conversations and cocktails flow—as you … Read more
At AdventHealth, patients in our care can expect world-class treatment from our skilled, and compassionate, team — and that’s just the beginning. As we continue to make strides with new innovations, you can experience the future of health care now. Our new technologies, programs and tools make it easier than ever for you to take … Read more
Listing price: $14 million Specs: 4 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms | 5,767 square feet Details: This island retreat home, and guest house, will indulge you in refined living from the Intracoastal Waterway to the sandy shores on the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout the property every structure, and element, has been reimagined and renovated. Both homes … Read more
Social Roost is a fun, and eclectic, restaurant in downtown St. Petersburg, serving inventive cocktails and delicious food. It’s the brainchild of St. Petersburg natives Rob Bowen and Jason Teabout, who wanted to create a restaurant inspired by their love for travel. The team with Susan Burdian, a chef from New York, to create a … Read more
Bemetra Simmons is the president and chief executive officer of the Tampa Bay Partnership, a coalition of regional business leaders working together to improve the personal and economic well-being of Tampa Bay residents. Simmons previously served as the chief strategy and operations officer for United Way Suncoast, where she led core operations functions, including finance … Read more
It’s hard to believe the holidays are already here, and if you’re like many business owners, managers and sellers, you’re either looking back on the year with a high degree of satisfaction and accomplishment, or you might be asking, “Where did the year go?” How has your year been? Maybe you’re planning one last push … Read more
The American Cancer Society held a reception for Karen Knudsen, at Raymond James Stadium. Knudsen was named chief executive officer for the organization and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, in April 2021. She made history for the organization as the first women CEO to hold the position. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”14769,14768,14767,14766,14765,14764″]
► Tampa Bay Lightning and Fast launched Fast Checkout, a new, in-arena, fan experience that uses QR codes to allow consumers to find, and buy, Lightning merchandise with one click without the hassle of navigating through multiple sites and online payment fields. (Pictured above) ►Tampa International Airport debuted Blue Express Curbsides, dedicated exclusively for passengers … Read more
The Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event, is a major economic driver to the region and generates millions in charitable contributions every year. The tournament’s charitable initiatives come through the sponsoring organization, Copperhead Charities. Copperhead Charities has generated nearly $47 million for charity since 1977, through the sponsorship of professional golf tournaments in the … Read more
