Clearwater Marine Aquarium has welcomed Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13 years old, and Boomer, 4 years old, two otters that arrived at the aquarium in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, supported by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, has opened the applications portal for its inaugural 2024 HealthTech|X Accelerator program. Set to officially launch in Tampa on July 22, 2024, this program aims to fuel innovation and support high-potential healthtech startups in Tampa and beyond. The HealthTech|X Accelerator, a non-profit … Read more
Kahwa Coffee, a St. Petersburg-based coffee chain, opened its newest location, at 6601 4th St N., St. Petersburg. The new location offers a drive-thru service and a walk-up window. The fourth street location also has outdoor seating available. Founded in 2006 by Sarah and Raphael Perrier, Kahwa has become the largest independent coffee roaster in … Read more
The demographic landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as baby boomers reach retirement age—often called the “Silver Tsunami.” As of the 2020 census, one in six people in the United States was 65 or older. The aging population grew from 2010 to 2020 at the fastest rate in over 100 years, nearly five times faster … Read more
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2024 Women Who Win awards. The Women Who Win Build Day named, “Hammers and Heels,” took place at 2714 and 2166 16th Ave. S., St. Petersburg. The finalists volunteered alongside two … Read more
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees has selected Dr. G. Devin Stephenson as the next president of the University. Stephenson, who currently serves as president of Northwest Florida State College, will become Florida Poly’s second president, pending confirmation by the Board of Governors. Stephenson was one of five finalists selected by the University’s Presidential … Read more
BayCare has named Jennifer McVan as its vice president of physician affairs, effective April 15. McVan has more than 25 years of experience as a leader, overseeing high-performing teams that advance organizational goals through strategic partnerships, corporate communications, public relations and targeted events. Most recently, she was the senior director of marketing, communications, media and … Read more
It is a new chapter in children’s health care — regionally and beyond — from a couple whose name is synonymous with transformative giving. Welcome to the new Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) — the embodiment of a long-held vision shared by area philanthropists Pam and Les Muma. A new and transformational … Read more
Tampa General Hospital has revealed plans for a new center focused on men’s health, thanks to a contribution from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s Health Center is being driven by the partnership between TGH and USF Health. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s … Read more
mymedicalimages.com has announced a partnership to provide access to diagnostic medical images for Pioneer Medical Foundation, a nonprofit organization, based in Tampa. Pioneer Medical Foundation provides free medical care to uninsured, underinsured and homeless individuals. This new partnership will create advancements in orthopedic care with Brian Palumbo, a surgeon, Operation Walk USA, AdventHealth Carrollwood and … Read more
