Amazon now offering Prime members in Tampa same-day delivery

Amazon Prime members, in Tampa, can now enjoy faster same-day delivery – in as fast as five hours. Up to 3 million items, across more than a dozen categories, that are marked “Today by” and “Overnight by” can now be ordered for delivery throughout the day, according to a statement. Amazon says it is able … Read more

CareerSource: Where talent meets opportunity

By John Flanagan, CEO of CareerSource of Tampa Bay Everywhere you look, there are signs that the Tampa Bay market is having a major moment with national attention focused on us. Our sports teams are bringing home trophies, the real estate market is inundated with people from all over the country wanting to move here, … Read more

Giving guide: How to set your family’s philanthropy strategy

By Sheila Kinman, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Giving together is a great way for families to share their interests, and values, while making a positive impact in the community. Involving children in giving — even at very modest levels — shares the joy of giving and teaches the importance of becoming contributing, and involved, … Read more

On the Scene: AM&AA Tampa Bay Social at Marina Pointe

The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors Tampa Bay Chapter held a networking event for its sponsors at Marina Pointe. Noah Breakstone, CEO of BTI Partners, addressed the crowd. BTI Partners is the developer for Marina Pointe, in Tampa. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”13035,13034,13033,13032,13031″]

Fall football is back — baby!

Are you ready for some football? If not, you will be—that’s a promise—by the time Raymond James Stadium rocks and rolls over the course of 48 hours in early September. The fun starts when the Buccaneers open the NFL season with a primetime game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Sept. 9. Two days later, … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: The Works Business Resource Center

The city of Lakeland, Broadway Real Estate Service and Citizens Bank and Trust committed a collective $600,000 to help the Lakeland Chamber Foundation reach its $5 million capital campaign for The Works Business Resource Center. The Works will provide a centralized hub to support the advancement of small business, and workforce development, in the city of … Read more

It takes a village: The story of how Tony DiBenedetto’s evolution resulted in Think Big for Kids

Growing up, Tony DiBenedetto experienced firsthand what the common phrase “it takes a village” really means. At a young age, DiBenedetto found himself, essentially, caring for himself. When others his age were planning for homecoming he was couchsurfing, grateful for a place to sleep. He was, what he describes, a little “rough around the edges.” … Read more

Inside Chef Chris Ponte’s new restaurant in Midtown Tampa (Renderings)

Chef Chris Ponte’s new concept, Ponte Tampa, is under construction and is on track to be open in Midtown Tampa later in 2021. Ponte also owns On Swann, in Hyde Park Village, and Olivia, which opened in 2019. Ponte Tampa will be the fine dining option, among several other food concepts at Midtown Tampa, says … Read more

Exclusive: Think Big for Kids to expand to new metros in the U.S.

Think Big for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged youth discover their untapped potential by providing opportunities for career exploration, mentorship and skills development, will expand into the Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas markets. The organization was developed, in 2016, by tech entrepreneur, and former Tribridge CEO, Tony DiBenedetto – after working with teens at … Read more