Nearly 250 guests gathered at the newly renovated Sundial Plaza for a charitable fashion show that raised more than $100,000 for two Tampa Bay nonprofits supporting children with special needs and life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by Jackie Z Style Co. and philanthropic group Booze and Boutiques, the “Passport to Paris” event, held May 10, blended runway … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber has announced 33 finalists, across 11 categories, for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, celebrating local businesses, and leaders, for their contributions to innovation, community engagement and professional excellence. The finalists represent a wide range of industries, from law firms and construction companies to nonprofits and media organizations. Winners will … Read more
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is bringing back one of its most popular summer attractions—capybaras. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, guests can visit “Capybara Chillout,” which runs May 24 through July 20, and features a new family of four 9-week-old capybaras. The exhibit is presented in partnership with Amazing Animals and is included with general admission. Visitors can … Read more
With hurricane season approaching, Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg are teaming up to host a free Hurricane Preparedness Day expo on Saturday, May 31, to help residents get ready. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Willis S. Johns Recreation Center, located at 6635 Dr. Martin … Read more
The University of South Florida has received a $3 million estate gift from alumnus Mike Crew, to support students and initiatives within the College of Engineering. The gift includes $1.5 million to expand an existing scholarship Crew established in 2017, $1 million to create the Michael W. Crew Professorship for Industrial and Management Systems Engineering … Read more
As interest rates remain high, and commission structures change, buyers are navigating a more complex path to homeownership.
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Power Design raised more than $60,000 for local and national charities during its annual Pirates & Pitmasters celebration, at the company’s headquarters, in St. Petersburg. The event brought together more than 1,200 employees for an afternoon of barbecue cookoffs, trade skills competitions and a themed treasure hunt—all aimed at supporting causes such as Joe DiMaggio … Read more
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become the official beach partner of the NFL team. The collaboration marks the first time the two major Tampa Bay brands have teamed up, creating a joint campaign to promote St. Pete-Clearwater’s award-winning beaches to football fans, both locally and nationwide. “Joining the Bucs … Read more
Two new businesses are coming to Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District. Tampa Bay-based developer Valor Capital announced that Multibar, a globally inspired restaurant, and Bulletproof Athletics Gym, a personal training facility, will open this fall on Cleveland Street. Multibar will be located at 420 Cleveland St., while Bulletproof will open at 410 Cleveland St. “The … Read more
