On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and Pasco celebrates home dedication of 2023 CEO Build (PHOTOS)

This home dedication was made extra special when Alex Diaz turned to Christina Gonzales during his speech and proposed.

The Diaz-Gonzales family earned the keys to their brand-new Habitat Home, located in Lealman, Monday morning.

This home was sponsored by Habitat’s 2023 CEO Build, which included 55 CEOs who represent brands and businesses known on a local and national level. These business leaders raised over $160,000 for the home.

The CEOs participated in three build days with activities that included framing, insulation and exterior painting.

This home dedication was made extra special when Alex Diaz turned to Christina Gonzales during his speech and proposed.

More on the CEO Build

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco kicks off CEO Build week

Meet the CEO builders: Here are the CEOs participating in the 2023 Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco CEO Build (PHOTOS)

You May Also Like
$187M luxury tower planned for Rocky Point waterfront

A $187 million luxury tower with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant is set to rise on Rocky Point, reshaping Tampa Bay’s waterfront skyline.

Read More
Renderings of The Residences at Rocky Point, a planned $187 million luxury high-rise in Tampa with 252 apartments and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the bay.
Shumaker adds two new associates in Tampa office

Shumaker is expanding its Tampa office with the addition of two associates, a move that highlights both the depth of its national bench and the strength of Tampa Bay’s demand for legal talent. As the region continues to attract corporate relocations, mergers and investment activity, law firms are positioning themselves to meet client needs with

Read More
Headshots of Marisa A. Infante and Chase M. Robinson, newly added associates at Shumaker’s Tampa office.
Out-of-state capital backs $3.7M senior housing buy north of Tampa

A $3.7 million senior housing acquisition north of Tampa underscores Florida’s urgent demand and growing investor interest in assisted living.

Read More
Front exterior view of Crown Court senior housing facility in Inverness, Florida, a historic 120-year-old building set for renovations after its $3.7 million sale.
USF names sole finalist for presidency 

USF names Moez Limayem sole finalist for its presidency, a decision that could shape Tampa Bay’s economic and educational future.

Read More
Split image showing the University of South Florida campus sign with the green bull logo on the left, and Moez Limayem, smiling in a suit and tie, on the right.
Other Posts
Sip into a world where every chapter connects and empowers us

A Literary Sips conversation with Dr. Sarah Combs on leadership, reading and serving with purpose.

Read More
Dr. Sarah Combs and Julie Edelman share a glass of wine during a Literary Sips conversation at a wine bar.
Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile care

After years of mobile screenings, Lions World Vision Institute is building a permanent vision care hub to close gaps that mobile care cannot solve alone.

Read More
Rendering of Lions World Vision Institute’s planned Vision Health Center interior in Ybor City, showing a reception area, exam spaces and families receiving care.
Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.

Read More
María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.
St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.

Read More
St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities