Kahwa is kicking the pumpkin spice trend in the chin and bidding farewell to the flavor that has dominated the season for years. “This August, it’s time to celebrate a bold new flavor that captures the true essence of autumn,” said a statement from the company. The St. Petersburg-based coffee brand is releasing a Fall … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas, West Pasco and Hernando Counties has named Whitney Dinu as executive director as it expands its service area into Hernando County. In April, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties was selected by Habitat for Humanity International to expand its service area into Hernando County. The affiliate has … Read more
AmeriLife Group, a Clearwater-based insurance firm that provides developing, marketing and distribution of life and health insurance, annuities and retirement planning services, has partnered with USA Financial. USA Financial has grown to include five subsidiary companies including USA Financial Exchange, USA Financial Formulas, USA Financial Securities, USA Financial Insurance Services and USA Financial Advisor Advancement. … Read more
It’s rare – but when poetry and photography come together, the result is beautiful. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (FMoPA) provided the community this unique opportunity with Thomas Sayers Ellis, St. Petersburg’s first photo laureate, poet and bandleader in-residence. The community was treated to lectures, photo analysis and poetry writing/discussions by Ellis, who is the … Read more
Franklin Street, a commercial real estate firm, in Tampa, added Jess Johnson to the company’s executive leadership team, as chief revenue officer. From the firm’s Tampa headquarters, Johnson will lead Franklin Street’s client-focused growth initiatives across all business lines. “Jess is a strategic leader with a proven record of success across many aspects of business … Read more
Subaru of Wesley Chapel partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to surprise teachers at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School with a $15,000 donation and 25 school supply kits, during a back-to-school celebration. The retailer also provided a catered lunch for teachers to kick off the school year. The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning, a … Read more
Learning Independence for Tomorrow (LiFT), an institution dedicated to empowering students with neurodiversity, started the new school year with a special visit from DJ Kitty. DJ Kitty, a mascot of The Tampa Bay Rays, welcomed students arriving for their first day of school, located in Clearwater. Since opening in 2013, LiFT has been committed to … Read more
By Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO of Postcard Mania Are you stuck in the “good enough” rut? It’s a comfortable place, but it won’t get you where you want to be. Just like a treadmill, it keeps you moving but you never get anywhere. At PostcardMania, we’re all about pushing the envelope and reaching for greatness. Last … Read more
Landmark Properties, a real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, investment management and operation of residential communities, has completed The Metropolitan Tampa, a 759-bed, 276-unit student housing development, at 2701 E. Fowler Avenue, in Tampa. Opening to residents in August 2024, the five-story residential community was designed by Niles Bolton Associates with Landmark Construction, … Read more
After a 16-year tenure as president of Jesuit High School, Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. announced his resignation, effective on September 1. The longest-tenured president in school history, the Jesuits U.S. Central and Southern Province are reassigning Hermes, of which Jesuit High School is an apostolate. Jesuit’s Board of Trustees has begun making plans for … Read more
