Tom and Mary James donate $2 million to Parc Center for Disabilities

Tom and Mary James have made a landmark donation of $2 million to Parc Center for Disabilities, the largest private donation ever received by the organization. The donation has been earmarked for the groundbreaking of the new Children’s Services Center, a new facility being constructed to house services supporting children’s cognitive and emotional development. Beyond … Read more

Where ‘Smart’ Money Is Going As the Economy Declines

Where ‘Smart’ Money Is Going As the Economy Declines - Dr. David Phelps

Despite most TV pundits loudly proclaiming over the last few years that the US economy is strong, inflation is just transitory, and capital is plentiful, they’ve finally started to admit what the average American already knew years ago—our economy is in a disastrous position. The fact of the matter is that our economy is not … Read more

Youth sports platform partners with Tampa’s MaxU

Perfect Game, a youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, announced a strategic partnership with Tampa-based MaxU and True Mindsets. The collaboration aims to enhance mental performance support services for athletes within Perfect Game’s baseball and softball network. Tampa Bay serial entrepreneurs Brian Kornfeld, previously chief executive officer of Synapse, and Dan Greco, CEO … Read more

Port Tampa Bay announces new lease agreements with Agunsa

Port Tampa Bay’s Board of Commissioners have approved two lease agreements with Agunsa, for facilities at the port’s Eastport and Hookers Point locations. AGS provides ocean transportation and logistics services including port terminal services, ship operations, vessel agency, warehousing, trucking and airport services.  Under the 20-year lease agreements, AGS will operate on 18 acres at … Read more

USF receives $2.7 million gift to support student scholarships

The University of South Florida received a $2.7 million gift, which will go toward student scholarships. The funds, from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann, will be used to support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is … Read more

Valspar unveils New ‘Be Bright by Valspar’ mural at ZooTampa (PHOTOS)

Valspar kicked off its week of Valspar Championship events by unveiling a new mural in Tampa Bay. Valspar unveiled the new “Be Bright by Valspar” mural, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, which was created to embody the connection between people and animals. The mural encompasses more than 2,000 square feet, covering a pedestrian tunnel used … Read more

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival announces Chef Showdown matchups

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival has announced the chef duel matchups for its “Chef Showdown,” presented by Irvine Spirits, and the first-ever “Breaking Bread with Heroes” breakfast, both hosted by celebrity chef, Robert Irvine. This year’s participating restaurants, and competition lineup, will include the reigning champions from last year (listed first) versus new competitors: … Read more

Things to do: GLOW24’s Women in Business Conference

GLOW24, which stands for growth, leadership, ownership, well-being and wealth, will hold its 2024 Women in Business Conference, on March 28, at Hotel Haya, in Tampa. The conference features Rita Lowman, of the HooperWill Group, as keynote speaker, and several other Tampa Bay leaders including Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s Chief Executive Officer and Publisher … Read more

Local space safety tech company joins Tampa Bay Technology Incubator Program

GuardianSat, a Tampa-based space safety technology company, has been accepted into the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator, a part of USF Research and Innovation. The Tampa Bay Technology Incubator offers access to mentors, networking events, educational webinars, state-of-the-art facilities and critical research equipment. Co-founded by Rob Briskman, the “Godfather of Space Communications,” and Chris Rohe, GuardianSat … Read more

Water Street Tampa to host the Urban Land Institute – Florida Summit

The city of Tampa is set to host the Urban Land Institute – Florida Summit, on April 4 and April 5, at the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa. The annual event serves as a gathering for professionals in real estate, construction and land use, across the state, to discuss industry-related issues in Florida. ULI said … Read more