Jo-Lynn Brown 
Shumaker has named Rodney L. Eason Jr. as its first chief human resources officer. With more than 25 years of experience, Eason will oversee the firm’s overall human resources strategy including organizational development, recruitment, retention, compliance and performance management. “As Shumaker continues to grow, Rodney’s role will be imperative in scaling our people strategy, enhancing … Read more
Construction is underway for the St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social, a 45,000-square-foot indoor sports and social club, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Set to open in August 2025, the facility will offer 14 indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts and six cabana-style table tennis stations. Additional amenities include a boutique gym, sauna, cold … Read more
For Dr. Rajan “Raj” Wadhawan, the mission to care for children has long been personal. A neonatologist by training, he’s spent much of his 13-year tenure with AdventHealth focused on the youngest and most vulnerable patients, including six years as chief executive officer of the system’s children’s and women’s hospitals, in Orlando. Now, as chief … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has named Robyn L. Ostrem as its next chief executive officer. She will begin her new role on August 4. Ostrem has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a long-standing commitment to youth development. She most recently served as senior vice president of operations at … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
