As the U.S. economy sputters under the weight of rising inflation, ballooning federal debt, and a dangerously high reliance on government spending to prop up GDP, a growing number of policy experts are sounding the alarm. Many say it’s no longer enough to just focus on fixing Washington, D.C.—they’re calling for bold, decentralized action: a … Read more
Tampa General Hospital has named Jennifer Crabtree as president of the Tampa Medical & Research District, effective Oct. 1. Crabtree, who will also serve as senior vice president of Tampa General, will lead the strategic direction and continued development of the district, a growing hub of health care, research and biotechnology tied to Tampa General … Read more
The third annual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival wrapped up a five-day run that drew more than 10,000 attendees and raised funds for two charitable causes supporting youth nutrition and veterans. The festival featured more than 60 participating restaurants and multiple culinary competitions. Proceeds benefited the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART initiative and the Robert … Read more
Neptune Flood, a private flood insurance provider based in St. Petersburg, has promoted Matt Duffy to president, as part of a broader leadership expansion. Duffy, formerly managing director, will now oversee strategic initiatives and operations as the company approaches $300 million in premiums and more than 230,000 policies in force, according to a statement. The … Read more
CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas is seeking applications from Pinellas County residents to serve on its workforce development board for a two-year volunteer term. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Monday, May 5. Eight seats are open, including six representatives from the business sector, one from the workforce sector and one from the education and training sector. … Read more
The United Soccer League has entered a multi-year naming rights agreement with Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, marking the first time a professional soccer league in the United States has secured an entitlement partner. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, the USL Super League will be known as the Gainbridge Super League. The league, designated Division … Read more
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vinik Family Foundation have named Irv Cohen a Lightning Community Hero, honoring his work in economic development, nonprofit leadership and community innovation across the region. Cohen, a former Wall Street executive who held senior roles at JP Morgan, relocated one of the company’s major divisions to Tampa Bay as … Read more
