The Bank of Tampa has appointed Charlton Laird as senior vice president and chief digital officer, where he will lead the bank’s digital strategy and transformation initiatives. Laird brings more than 20 years of experience in digital banking and financial services. He most recently served as president of digital banking at Equity Bank in Wichita, … Read more
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a limited-edition bobblehead collection to commemorate the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s 2025 national championship. The officially licensed series features bobbleheads of Gators’ mascots Albert and Alberta celebrating the championship win, along with a bobble version of the 2025 National Champions logo. Each bobblehead … Read more
Jesuit High School has announced a $1.7 million donation to fund a major stained-glass installation inside the school’s Chapel of the Holy Cross. The gift, made by longtime benefactor Ray Hyer, will support the addition of sacred imagery depicting the crucifixion and resurrection. The stained-glass windows were designed by American artist Kurt Wenner and will … Read more
When Lindse Murphy speaks about the mission of The Women’s Edge, you can hear it — the spark in her voice, the unshakable pride, the drive behind her words. As executive director of the Florida chapter, she’s not just managing a program — she’s facilitating a movement nearly three decades in the making. What began … Read more
Children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken is opening its first Florida boutique in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village on April 11. The store marks the company’s 10th U.S. location. Known for its vintage-inspired prints and bright, cheerful designs, Pink Chicken offers a collection of dresses, casualwear and accessories for children, as well as coordinating pieces for mothers. … Read more
The Nolen, a 23-story luxury condominium tower under construction at 126 4th Avenue NE in downtown St. Petersburg, is nearing completion. Nearly all 31 units have been sold, and prices range from $2 million to $5 million. Developed by Tampa-based DDA Development and St. Petersburg-based Backstreets Capital, and built by Ellison Construction, The Nolen topped … Read more
The 2025 Heroes Ball raised a record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, drawing nearly 900 attendees to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Funds raised will expand the hospital’s Nurse Navigator Program, which provides families with specialized nurses who help coordinate complex care and offer personalized clinical and emotional support. The program … Read more
A waterfront home under construction in Sarasota’s Harbor Acres neighborhood has sold for $14.8 million, marking the highest-priced residential sale in Sarasota County so far this year, according to Michael Saunders & Company. The 6,500-square-foot bayfront home at 1490 Hillview Drive includes five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a three-car garage, a whole-house generator and elevator access … Read more
Achieva Credit Union has appointed Rey Navarro as market president for its South Market, which includes Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Lehigh and Naples. Navarro brings more than two decades of experience in banking and leadership, including roles at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. At Wells Fargo, he served as a branch manager focused … Read more
This year marks EA Direct Connect’s fifth-annual luncheon, where we honor Central Florida’s administrative professionals with exceptional food, drinks, camaraderie and swag. At EA Direct Connect, we deliver the best experience because we understand, as former administrative professionals, that executive and administrative assistants often “eat last.” Once again, we will return to The Tampa Club. … Read more
