Union New American is heating up Tampa’s summer dining scene with a major menu refresh across brunch, lunch and dinner, under Executive Chef Jacob Rios. The modern Westshore restaurant is introducing dozens of new dishes that reflect both seasonal ingredients and Rios’ signature culinary style. The release marks Rios’ first full menu overhaul since winning
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The Founders Live pitch competition is coming to downtown St. Petersburg on July 17, at The Birchwood, offering early-stage entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their boldest business ideas in just 99 seconds. Hosted by JOTO PR and its chief evangelist Karla Jo Helms, recently named the Founders Live City Leader for Tampa Bay, the event
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St. Petersburg College has appointed Dr. Mark McKinney as the new dean of its College of Computer and Information Technology. McKinney joins SPC from Pasco-Hernando State College, where he served as associate dean for academic affairs and retention services. In that role, he led initiatives that boosted graduation rates and supported academic excellence. His previous
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As country music star Brad Paisley prepares to take the stage at The BayCare Sound on August 3, his upcoming concert is inspiring more than just music fans. In partnership with the Homeless Empowerment Program, The BayCare Sound and Ruth Eckerd Hall have launched a food drive to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in
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The Illuminate Group, a Tampa-based provider of cold chain design and management solutions, has partnered with Compass Group Equity Partners to launch a new cold chain platform aimed at accelerating growth and innovation in the sector. The strategic partnership, facilitated by Kensington Park Capital as exclusive investment banker, is expected to significantly expand Illuminate’s research
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AVID / McAdams, a national planning, design and engineering firm, is growing its Tampa footprint. The company has expanded to a 17,000-square-foot space at The Bridge on Eisenhower Boulevard and plans to add 15 new positions by the end of the year, including roles in design, engineering, project management and surveying. The firm currently employs
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Veteran Tampa Bay banking executive Marcus Greene has been named vice chair of Copperhead Charities, the nonprofit behind the Valspar Championship PGA TOUR event. Greene, regional president of Renasant Bank, brings more than four decades of experience in the local financial sector and over 10 years of involvement with the Valspar Championship, including service on
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In a move to honor the legacy of one of Florida’s earliest AIDS advocates, CAN Community Health, in Tampa, has launched the Susan Terry Foundation, a new charitable arm aimed at empowering people affected by HIV. The Foundation officially launched on July 1 and is named for Susan Terry, who co-founded Sarasota’s first AIDS clinic,
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As Melting Pot marks its 50th anniversary, the fondue franchise has named a new chief executive officer, expanded its leadership team and has plans for franchise growth in key markets, according to a statement. John “JC” Crawford has been appointed CEO, succeeding founder Bob Johnston, who will remain chairman of the board. Crawford, who joined
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin Gramatica rolled up his sleeves alongside his family and foundation this week, to help build a home for Army veteran Priscilla Reed, through Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s 2025 Veterans Build. Gramatica, members of the Gramatica Family Foundation and future homeowner Reed worked side by side on
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Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay has revealed the honorees for its 2025 Celebrating Women in STEAM Luncheon, an annual event that celebrates influential women in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. This year’s event will honor five trailblazing leaders: Jamie Bryan, Chief Operating Officer, Greenacre Properties Cammie Chatterton, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bay Food
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Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Tampa General Hospital, has been named the 2025–2026 chair of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign in Tampa Bay. Brandt will lead the regional initiative to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women, and inspire action around
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