Tampa’s Bryan Stern featured in Netflix docuseries on Bin Laden manhunt
Bryan Stern reflects on intelligence work and the missions that still drive him.
Day: June 20, 2025
Tampa Bay Wave launches second HealthTech|X Accelerator with 16 startups
Tampa Bay Wave has launched its 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator, with 16 health-focused startups from around the world, to its next program. Supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and several regional and national sponsors, the program highlights Tampa Bay’s rising status as a national hub for health care innovation. “This year’s HealthTech|X Accelerator builds on … Read more
St. Petersburg Distillery launches chef’s dinner series
St. Petersburg Distillery is offering a new “Distilled” Chef’s Dinner Series, a multi-course culinary and cocktail menu curated by Executive Chef David Reyes. Limited to just 20 guests per evening, the intimate experience offers five gourmet courses, each paired with a cocktail featuring the distillery’s award-winning spirits. Guests can also choose to add a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Real estate attorney joins Shumaker as partner
Shumaker is expanding its commercial real estate roster, in St. Petersburg, with the addition of attorney Andrew “Drew” F. Ford as a partner in its real estate, construction and development service line. Ford’s work includes acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and financing for owners, operators, developers and investment firms. In addition to his transactional work, Ford … Read more
Michael Kelly departs USF for Navy athletic director role
Michael Kelly, who has led the University of South Florida Athletics since 2018, is stepping down to become the athletic director at the United States Naval Academy. During his seven years at USF, Kelly expanded the program to 21 varsity sports and led the Bulls to 21 American Athletic Conference team championships. Under his leadership, … Read more