CASA Pinellas’ Domestic Violence Awareness Scavenger Hunt returns for its third year on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. This team-building event raises critical funds for CASA’s award-winning programs, while supporting local businesses, highlighting all St. Pete has to offer and educating the community on the dangers of domestic violence. Participants create teams of 2-10 members, raising … Read more
Real estate executive James Nozar has joined Kettler as president of development. Nozar, who previously led the launch of Water Street Tampa as the founding chief executive officer of Strategic Property Partners, will oversee all development efforts for Kettler, including the Gasworx project on the edge of Ybor City. He will direct its next phase … Read more
Tampa Luxe has partnered with Will Smith Aviation to launch what the companies say is the only private jet charter service exclusive to the Tampa Bay region. The collaboration pairs Tampa Luxe’s concierge services, including exotic cars, yachts and limousines, with Will Smith Aviation’s charter services. Clients can book tailored flights on aircraft ranging from … Read more
Tampa Bay leaders debate the end of hourly billing, exploring AI-driven pricing models and the future of work.
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s fourth annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by presented by Cigna, Fifth Third Bank, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Questmont, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. This event was created by TBBW CEO and … Read more
News announcements from Hillsborough County.
Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company has launched Craftek Beverages, a family-run beverage co-packing company, based at its 8,000-square-foot Brew Factory, in Odessa. The new venture will focus on helping emerging beverage brands develop and scale products, including THC and CBD seltzers, energy drinks and wellness beverages. Craftek offers custom formulations, consulting and low minimum order quantities … Read more
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus plans to build a new $6.5 million STEM academic facility, a project that leaders say will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university system. The 7,000-square-foot building will include modern labs, prep space, utilities, restrooms, site work, equipment and … Read more
Manatee and Venice closed $35.3M in property deals to expand services and meet growth.
Applications opened on Sept. 3 for the Independent Restaurant Coalition and Chase Disaster Relief Fund, a $3 million grant program for independently owned restaurants, bars, cafés and food trucks impacted by natural disasters within the past year. The grants can be used to cover property damage, temporary operating expenses, lost inventory and other recovery costs. … Read more
