Shumaker Advisors secures $3.5 million for Blue Angels Foundation

Shumaker Advisors has helped secure $3.5 million in state funding, over the past four years, for the Blue Angels Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded veterans through transitional

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Retail property near downtown Sarasota sells for $7 million, creating 3.5-acre development site

A 13,000-square-foot retail building, near downtown Sarasota, has sold for $7 million to 5 Point Equity. The property, at 1427 S Tamiami Trail, which sits on 1.35 acres, includes tenants

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A father’s love, a son’s legacy: Maj. Gen. James Hartsell joins Saint Leo board to honor late son

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. James “Hammer” Hartsell has joined the Saint Leo University Board of Trustees, bringing with him not only a lifetime of military and public service,

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Youth sports safety summit to offer CPR training, mental health education and bowl game tickets

Area coaches, parents and high school students are invited to take part in a free safety event aimed at making youth sports safer. AdventHealth and the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla

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Seminole Hard Rock Tampa honored for cultural impact by tribal gaming community

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has received a Cultural Impact Award from Casinos.com, recognizing its charitable work, disaster response and ongoing support for the Tampa Bay community. Voted

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USF sets new fundraising record with $184 million in donations from nearly 60,000 donors

The University of South Florida raised a record-breaking $184.2 million in philanthropic support during the 2024–25 fiscal year. More than 59,700 donors contributed to the total, including nearly 15,000 first-time

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Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026 (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa Bay has named its incoming class members for 2026. Leadership Tampa Bay’s mission has been to engage its members with businesses and community leaders to enhance knowledge of

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One Liners Polk:

Ryan Companies has completed the 30,000-square-foot IFF Global Citrus Innovation Center at Florida Polytechnic University, an R&D hub advancing citrus scent and flavor research. (Pictured above) Polk County approved a

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One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: First Watch, Manatee School of the Arts

Sandbar Seafood + Spirits, on Anna Maria Island, has unveiled a renovation featuring new concepts Beachside Bites and Sweet Willy’s, along with refreshed dining, event and retail spaces. Faith Baptist

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One Liners Pinellas: The Vinoy, Derby Lane and more

 The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, in downtown St. Pete, opened its new signature restaurant, Elliott Aster, marking the first phase of a renovation under owners Bryan and Shanna Glazer.

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Letter from the publisher: Let freedom ring

July is often a time to reflect on freedom; the kind etched into history books and celebrated with fireworks and flags. The kind that many gave their life for and

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The Good Life: Pour perfection at home(PHOTOS)

Just in time for summer entertaining, PerfectDraft has launched in the Tampa Bay area, bringing the premium beer experience home. Developed by Anheuser-Busch and popular in Europe, this compact machine

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