Embarc Collective’s Builder Series to feature CEO of Tampa International Airport

Embarc Collective’s Builder Series is featuring Joe Lopano, the CEO of Tampa International Airport. With Lopano’s leadership as CEO for the past 13 years, Tampa International Airport has attracted new international routes and been named the #1 Large Airport, in customer satisfaction, by J.D. Power, in 2022 and 2023. During the event, Lopano will share … Read more

Florida Poly lands state funding for new Student Achievement Center

Florida Polytechnic University, in Lakeland, has secured $5.7 million in the upcoming state budget for a new Student Achievement Center, to fund the project’s preliminary design stage. The funding was included in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The budget will take effect July 1. DeSantis vetoed one Florida Poly line item — $3 million for … Read more

Local Partners unite to inspire future female leaders in STEM

The Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) are teaming up with Hillsborough County Public Schools and ZooTampa at Lowry Park to inspire young girls in middle and high school to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through the Tampa Bay all-girls summer camp. This immersive, week-long camp offers … Read more

Assisted Living Locators opens St. Petersburg location

Assisted Living Locators opens St. Petersburg location Elizabeth Plevin

Assisted Living Locators, one of the nation’s largest senior placement and referral services, launched its St. Petersburg, FL location, on June 11th. This franchise, owned by Senior Living Advisor Elizabeth Plevin, is committed to guiding families through the difficulties of senior care options at no cost to them. Plevin is fueled by her personal mission. … Read more

CITY Furniture raises over $690,000 for the American Heart Association

CITY Furniture, a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer and fine upholstery manufacturer, announced that it has raised $691,987 for the American Heart Association, this year. This achievement surpasses CITY Furniture’s initial pledge to raise $650,000, through their 5% Giving Pledge. Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture, and his wife Deana have been leading the … Read more