The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida honored six Tampa Bay area women at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. The Women of Distinction, for 2024, included a Woman of Promise, Diane Walker, and a Hall of Fame Inductee, Renée Vaughn. Each of the honorees spoke at the luncheon. It’s the only GSWCF fundraiser all … Read more
Although a tiki bar typically wouldn’t be included in a story on fine dining, the legendary Don the Beachcomber defies categorization. This isn’t your average kitschy cocktail haven. It’s a cultural icon that pioneered the tiki movement in America. Few names carry the mystique as Donn Beach, the godfather of “Tiki Culture.” In 1934, Donn … Read more
Newly graduated, searching for her first job out of university, Elodie Dorso only knew she wanted to work in the medical industry. Although becoming a nurse or physician was “not in her genes,” Dorso’s early life experiences profoundly impacted the way she saw the world, guiding her toward the non-profit health care space. Now the … Read more
Come August, an important partnership between Pinellas County and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg expands a healthy world of possibilities for Tampa Bay area middle school students. With the opening last December, of the sprawling, 19-acre Speer YMCA, everything is in place to welcome the first class of the new Mangrove Bay Middle School, … Read more
By John Couris, president and chief executive officer of Tampa General Hospital In just five years, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has expanded its footprint from 17 to more than 150 locations here in the Tampa Bay region and across Florida. Today, TGH President and CEO, John Couris is continuing to elevate the work of one … Read more
Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud and security specialist, will open its new Network Operations Center, in Tampa. The facility, staffed by Systal’s engineers, is situated in Tampa’s Westshore District and serves as Systal’s North American hub for managing, monitoring and optimizing network performance for its business. This launch makes Systal one of … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth ended its run of celebrations for its 2024 Women Who Win Award finalists, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Tampa, naming the 2024 overall winner. Presenting sponsors for the event are Broadstaff, Morgan Auto Group and TD Bank. The nonprofit partner is Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas … Read more
Editorial by Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Virtual Family Office A Vine Affair is a locally based, Champagne and caviar concierge owned by Champagne educator and caviar sommelier Gina Lyons. A Vine Affair brings the world of Champagne, fine wine and dining to collectors, and enthusiasts, through private tastings, and dinners, in their … Read more
When the 46-story Residences at 400 Central Avenue, in St. Petersburg, is completed, in about a year, it will be the tallest residential structure on Florida’s west coast. But if it’s up to interior designer, Vincent Celano, the unique living experience for the residents, and their guests, will create as much of a sensation as … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth ended its run of celebrations for its 2024 Women Who Win Award finalists, on Friday, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Tampa, naming the 2024 overall winner. (See photos below) The sold-out event, of nearly 600, honored all the finalists, named category winners and announced an overall … Read more
