Jo-Lynn Brown 
Tom Lee, who represented the Tampa Bay area in the Florida Senate for 18 years and served as Senate president from 2004 to 2006, has been inducted into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame. The honor, presented by the Florida Home Builders Association, recognizes individuals whose leadership and advocacy have had a lasting impact on … Read more
Neptune Insurance Holdings, the parent company of Neptune Flood, has filed for an initial public offering with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NP. The St. Petersburg–based insurance technology company announced Monday that certain selling securityholders will offer 18.4 million shares of Class A common stock, with underwriters … Read more
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping families together and out of foster care, has promoted Kayla Palacios to chief operating officer. Palacios has been with the organization for three years, first as executive director of the North Central Florida region and later as vice president of operations. “Kayla brings a proven record of strengthening … Read more
A $350,000 donation from attorney, businessman and philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has spurred a record fundraising campaign for Florida Humanities. Culverhouse’s challenge grant generated $707,938 in contributions, which will be used to support museums, libraries and historical societies across the state. His giving to humanities councils nationwide now tops $1 million, according to a statement. … Read more
As it approaches its 100th anniversary, in 2027, St. Petersburg College has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign to support students and expand its educational offerings. The “Pathway to Better” campaign was announced during SPC Day, the college’s annual anniversary celebration. Funds raised will provide scholarships, new facilities and workforce training programs. “SPC is more … Read more
Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson is again teaming up with former Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott and the Mike Alstott Family Foundation for the store’s annual charity barrel fundraiser. On Saturday, Oct. 11, 125 bottles of a 12-year Penelope Estate Collection Rye will be available exclusively at the Liquor Depot Waters location, 7304 W. Waters Ave., … Read more
Tampa Bay has emerged as the largest market in the country for Junior Achievement’s 3DE instructional model. The Hillsborough County School Board recently approved plans to add 3DE to Plant High School and Brandon High School in the 2026-27 school year. That expansion follows this fall’s launch of 3DE at Largo High School and Seminole … Read more
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Tampa Bay icon Rondé Barber has joined Crooked Tea as an equity partner, aligning with the organic hard iced tea brand shortly after its sponsorship debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, during the franchise’s 50th season. Crooked Tea says it is the first zero-sugar, USDA Organic, gluten-free hard iced … Read more
More than 550 guests gathered at Armature Works to celebrate the winners of TBBW’s 2025 Apogee Awards. (Photos added, keep scrolling) TBBW honored the region’s top business leaders during the 2025 Apogee Awards, recognizing c-suite executives whose leadership has elevated their companies and the community. Presenting sponsors of the 2025 Apogee Awards include Holland & … Read more
