Day: April 1, 2025

Comcast Business expands connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay

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Comcast Business has expanded its connectivity services across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, launching new client services teams in Clearwater, Lakeland, Kissimmee, Orlando, St. Petersburg and Tampa. The move aims to support enterprise customers—many located outside of Comcast’s traditional service areas—with services including global secure networking, advanced cybersecurity and unified communications. One of the first … Read more

‘Gatsby Glamour’ Gala to support summer camps, college access for girls in Pinellas County

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Girls Inc. of Pinellas will host its annual #FuelHerFire Gala on Saturday, April 26, at The Fort Harrison, in Clearwater. The organization aims to raise $300,000 to fund summer camp scholarships and expand transportation services to four additional middle schools. The event will feature student speakers and a showcase of fathers sharing their daughters’ Girls … Read more

Hooters brand to return to franchisee leadership with new ownership agreement

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Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants, two of the largest Hooters franchisees, have agreed in principle to acquire more than 100 company-owned restaurants from Hooters of America. The buyer group includes original Hooters founders and franchisees who currently operate about 30% of the brand’s franchised domestic locations. These operators run 14 of the top 30 … Read more

Pat Geraghty to retire as CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue at end of 2025

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Pat Geraghty will step down as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue, at the end of 2025. Geraghty has led the organization since 2011, overseeing its transformation from Florida’s largest health insurer into a national health solutions enterprise with operations across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Under his … Read more