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
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, 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, 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
Amerant Bank has hired industry veteran Mike Nursey to lead operations in Central Florida. As Central Florida Market President, Nursey will oversee Amerant’s ongoing expansion in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and throughout the Central Florida market. “Mike’s extensive knowledge of market dynamics in Tampa, as well as Orlando and Jacksonville, combined with his proven expertise … Read more
Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an innovation and entrepreneurship center for technology businesses, will hold its June Speaker Series on Thursday, June 27, at 8:30 am at the ARK Innovation Center, located at 1101 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL. “Busting the Top Five Myths of Venture Capital,” will include serial entrepreneur, Rachel Fisher. TECH Talk … Read more
Alair Homes has strengthened its presence in Southwest Florida with the addition of Alair Redington. Owned and operated by Simon Amesbury, owner of the Alair South Tampa location, Alair Redington is set to make an impact in the local, luxury, custom and renovation home market. Alair Redington’s flagship project will be a waterfront home, in … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties is reaching a significant milestone this month, with the 900th dedication of a home built in the Pinellas County and West Pasco County area. The dedication is planned for Friday, June 21 at Gooden Crossing, a historic section of the Ridgecrest Community, in Largo. The event … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored winners of this year’s Business of the Year awards at a ceremony at the Westshore Grand Hotel Wednesday, recognizing members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development and integrity in operations as a business, and as a commitment to the community. “Our Business of the Year Awards (ceremony) … Read more
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is creating a new law enforcement unit to focus on artificial intelligence-driven cybercrime, with Florida Polytechnic University providing technical and research support. “Modern law enforcement needs to stay ahead of the technological curve, when it comes to preventing, fighting and solving crime. With the incredible upside potential benefits of artificial … Read more
