For a limited time, adult guests who visit The Florida Aquarium can purchase a collector’s cigar made by J.C Newman Cigar Company. Named the “SEA-Gar,” the specially designed El Baton cigar is wrapped with The Aquarium’s logo and a Florida Gar, a type of fish featured at The Florida Aquarium. Aquarium visitors can bring their
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast is teaming up with the Pinellas County School Board and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office to bring programming dedicated to opioid education and prevention to all 22 Pinellas County middle schools. “There are very few organizations that have the national resources and the focus to work with
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2BHospitality plans to open a new location of BellaBrava, in Land O’ Lakes, in December. The company’s third BellaBrava restaurant, BellaBrava Bexley, will be nearly 8,200 square feet, at 16722 Focus Loop. The other two BellaBrava locations are currently located in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Stillwaters Tavern, another concept from 2BHospitality, is also expected to
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GTE Financial has been named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, signing a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The partnership between GTE Financial and the Lightning will create financial literacy programming, for fans of all ages, through curriculum aimed at growing confidence and making informed decisions around personal finances to build financial security, according
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Preserve Vision Florida will honor Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams as its 2024 Persons of Vision, in recognition of their leadership in Tampa Bay. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala will be held on February 5, at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, in Tampa. Richard Gonzmart and his daughter, Andrea Gonzmart Williams, are the
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Missy Hurley, a co-founder of the public relations agency B2 Communications, has acquired co-founder Kyle Parks’ shares of the company, becoming the sole owner and chief executive officer of the agency, based in St. Petersburg. Parks will move into a consultant role with the firm. “Kyle and I built a solid foundation for the agency
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A five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algae Blooms program will fund a team of researchers, led by the University of South Florida College of Marine Science, to forecast sargassum blooms and prevent them from plaguing coastal communities. USF CMS will receive about half
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Season 2 Consign, an authenticated used luxury handbag and accessories company, plans to open locations in Tampa and Orlando. The Tampa location will be at 412 E. Madison Street. The Orlando location will be at 1300 N. Semoran Blvd. Founded in 2020, Season 2 Consign is a 100% female-owned, non-traditional retailer for authentic luxury handbags,
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Edward Valaitis, founder and managing partner of Edison Avenue, in Tampa, launched his book, Exit Like a Winner, in May of 2022. The book is now available as an audiobook, narrated by Valaitis and three professional voice actors. This book is designed to help business owners determine both when to sell, and how to sell,
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Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, announced a $3.1 million investment to enhance mental health for children, teens, families and older adults. Ten nonprofit organizations, across the state, share in the investment, which support community-based programs and partnerships that will increase access to mental health services and
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Giuseppe Greco immigrated from Santo Stefano, Quisquina, Sicily, to the United States in the late 1800s. Giuseppe’s son, Domenico, along with his wife, eventually established the King-Greco Hardware store in Ybor City. Domenico’s son, Dick Greco, would eventually spend his young years there, helping with the family business, before growing up to become mayor of
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Shumaker Advisors, a government affairs firm, in Tampa, has added Amy C. Bisceglia, as principal, and Michelle A. Turman, as vice president. “Shumaker Advisors has experienced a surge in client growth, a testament to our dedication and proven track record in achieving results. Amy’s widespread state government experience and Michelle’s extensive nonprofit experience make them
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