Clearwater Marine Aquarium has unveiled its BayCare Kids Check-Up Exhibit, an interactive attraction designed to promote health awareness among families. The three-year partnership with BayCare kicks off with the first phase opening in the Mangrove Key Kids Zone, just outside the aquarium’s animal hospital and surgical suite. The exhibit highlights the parallels between human health … Read more
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has named Sam and Casey Ellison as co-chairs for the 2025 Heroes Ball, set for April 5, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The annual black-tie fundraiser, which attracts more than 600 attendees, supports the hospital’s pediatric services. This year’s event aims to raise $2 million to expand the … Read more
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The United Soccer League announced plans to launch a Division One men’s professional league in the 2027-28 season, marking a significant expansion of the U.S. soccer landscape. The new league will represent the highest level of professional soccer within the USL structure, complementing its existing leagues: the USL Championship (Division II) and USL League One … Read more
Combat Waffle Studios, a veteran-owned gaming company backed by Meta, has leased a 23,349-square-foot industrial space, at 195 Triple Diamond Blvd., in Nokomis. The studio, best known for its hit VR shooter Ghosts of Tabor, has seen over $20 million in sales, since its release. The company previously operated out of a 7,000-square-foot office, at … Read more
Hillsborough County’s tourism industry hit another milestone, in 2024, generating a record $1.16 billion in taxable hotel revenue, according to Visit Tampa Bay. The figure marks an $80 million, or 7.4%, increase from the previous record set in 2023. This is the county’s third consecutive year surpassing $1 billion in hotel revenue and the fourth … Read more
The Straz Center has long been a beacon for the performing arts in Tampa Bay, hosting two major fundraising events every year, at least that’s what it has always done in the past. Each gala had its own theme and mission but, this year, the Straz is debuting a reimagined “production.” For the first time … Read more
The Valspar Championship is set to return to Tampa Bay from March 17 to March 23, bringing with it the excitement of world-class golf, dynamic fan experiences and a robust commitment to community impact. Held at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Golf Resort, the tournament continues to be a highlight on the PGA TOUR calendar … Read more
Contributed by John Hill, co-founder and managing partner, Hyde Park Capital You have dedicated your whole life to building up your own company. You are proud of what you have accomplished and are looking for opportunities to maximize value. You might even dream of one day selling it to a private equity firm or a … Read more
⊲ Publix is set to build a 52,425-square-foot grocery store and liquor store, along with 8,400 square feet of adjacent retail space, on 10.02 acres in the Traditions Phase 1 subdivision south of Winter Haven, featuring a drive-thru pharmacy, two out parcels along Thompson Nursery Road and development led by Orlando-based Windercrest Development Group, which … Read more
