Bryan Stern, a local combat veteran who founded and previously served as CEO of Project DYNAMO, will officially announce his next phase of missions to save lives at an expo in Normandy, France commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Under his leadership at Project DYNAMO, Stern oversaw the rescue of nearly 7,000 people, from perilous … Read more
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida’s Starlight Gala draws heavy hitters in Tampa Bay’s business and community elite, and usually star power with its musical acts like Gavin DeGraw, in 2022, and, in 2023, the Commodores. While it’s an elegant Sunday evening and a who’s who in Tampa Bay, it’s also a major fundraising event for the health … Read more
A group of families have gifted a grand total of $4 million to Berkeley’s Endowment for Teaching Excellence. Shanna and Bryan Glazer, Chad and Sarah Harrod and Carla and Punit Shah’s contributions will impact over 280 faculty members and provide resources needed to positively impact the learning experience of Berkeley’s 1,400 students. The Glazer’s reason … Read more
Esquire released this year’s Best New Bars in America, which includes 42 notable joints nationwide. This list was compiled by several evaluators who include Peter Barrett, Daniel Dumas, Beth Ann Fennelly, Jeff Gordinier, Omar Mamoon, Joshua David Stein and Jason Tesauro. Tampa’s Punch Room, at Tampa Edition, made the list of the top bars in … Read more
If you’re among the many people facing the annual question of what to do this summer, look no further than the sun-soaked vibes of Greater Fort Lauderdale. With 24 miles of golden beaches, endless one-of-a-kind attractions and epic summer events, across its 31 vibrant communities, our curated “101 Days of Summer” list has you covered. … Read more
In 1926, a man named John “Jack” McKibbon Jr., along with his brother Marvin, teamed up and opened a franchise location of Piggly Wiggly in Gainesville, Georgia. This was the start of the McKibbon enterprise, the springboard for McKibbon Hospitality, based in Tampa. John McKibbon III is currently chair of the board of McKibbon and … Read more
The month of June signifies different things to different people: weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, hurricane season, the Summer Solstice, etc. The kids are out of school, summer vacations are being (or have been) planned and, as a frantic business executive, chances are you’re looking forward to some well-earned time off. All fine and good, and … Read more
⊲ Juno and the Peacock is set to take the place of 400 Beach, a longtime staple of Beach Drive, in downtown St. Pete, following a comprehensive makeover to the space, and Drew Dimitrovski will serve as executive chef for the new concept. (Rendering above) ⊲ Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties opened … Read more
Address: 6907 Bochi Circle, Sarasota, La Linda Estates is a new development of homes on Siesta Key Island. The gated community, with water views available, has three-level homes with four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and a powder room. The homes are equipped with elevators, a four-car garage, rooftop access and private pools. The community will … Read more
It’s the cruise line that is being called the “Best New Cruise Itinerary for 2024,” by USA Today. Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing its new Islander ship, from Port Tampa Bay, this summer. In what is being dubbed “a cruise for everyone,” offering “fun and escapism,” and above all, the “chill,” Jimmy Buffett-inspired lifestyle. … Read more
