Tampa-based veteran and nonprofit founder Bryan Stern has been named one of six recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for 2024. Stern, the chairman and founder of Grey Bull Rescue, is being recognized as this year’s Service Act Honoree for his dedication to serving Americans, both in and out of military … Read more
The University of South Florida has received a $2.5 million donation from Pete and Cynthia Zinober, marking the largest gift in the history of its College of Design, Art and Performance. The donation will support arts programs and rename the School of Music’s concert venue as the Peter and Cynthia Zinober Concert Hall. The 450-seat … Read more
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has named Ronald and Joyce Wanek as recipients of its 2025 Community Hero Award. The couple will be honored at the annual Heroes Ball, on April 5, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The Waneks are being recognized for their contributions to children’s health care, education and community initiatives. … Read more
EULEN Aviation has secured a contract to provide ground handling services for Avianca Airlines, at Tampa International Airport, as the airline launches a new route to Bogotá, later this month. Starting March 30, Avianca will operate four weekly flights between Tampa and Bogotá, using Airbus A320 aircraft, expanding its network in the United States and … Read more
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden will be at the Hooters Owl’s Nest at the Valspar Championship on Thursday, March 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Fans attending the tournament will have the opportunity to meet Gruden, while taking in views of the Copperhead Course. The Hooters Owl’s Nest, located near the 12th … Read more
The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will mark its seventh anniversary with Jamboree at The James, its annual fundraising gala, on April 5, at 6 p.m. This year’s event, themed “Space Cowboy,” blends the spirit of the American West with celestial inspiration, offering an evening of art, culture and community support. The Jamboree … Read more
Ready to live out your White Lotus fantasy—without the drama? The JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa is bringing the glamour, mystery and indulgence of the hit HBO series to life with an exclusive beachfront dining experience on Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. Hosted at Latitude 28 Beachfront Patio, the evening will transport … Read more
Tampa Bay Rays player Brandon Lowe has chosen the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay as his charity partner in the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation’s Giving Bowl, a fundraising initiative that highlights local athletes and their selected nonprofits. Lowe is one of five Tampa Bay athletes participating in the bracket-style competition, which raises awareness and … Read more
Moffitt Cancer Center has appointed Josh Carpenter as president of SPEROS FL, the cancer center’s 775-acre global innovation campus, in Pasco County. Carpenter will also serve as Moffitt’s chief integration officer, overseeing strategic alignment between the cancer center and its research and commercial partners. Carpenter will guide SPEROS FL’s expansion as a biotechnology and life … Read more
Altman Logistics Properties, in partnership with FRP Development Corp., has secured $16 million in construction financing for Apex Logistics at Lakeland, a 202,000-square-foot, Class A logistics development, in Central Florida. The financing, provided by Seacoast Bank, will support the redevelopment of a 22.5-acre site along the I-4 Corridor, replacing a recently demolished office building. Sitework … Read more
