The Women’s Edge has revealed the 2025 Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida— a ranking based on 2024 data that recognizes not just revenue, but a holistic view of leadership and impact. From nonprofit leaders to Fortune 500 executives, the honorees embody innovation, equity and economic growth. This year, 12 women in the Tampa Bay
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The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is expanding its reach in Florida, thanks to the efforts of Maggie Potter and Misty Carson — two Tampa-based professionals who are leading the launch of a statewide chapter focused on philanthropy, volunteerism and community impact. Potter and Carson, both longtime insurance industry professionals and community advocates, were selected
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Fifth Third Bank has tapped industry veteran Marty McAndrew to lead its commercial banking efforts across the state of Florida; a newly created role to accelerate growth in both the North and South regions. Based in Orlando, McAndrew will serve as Fifth Third’s Florida market president and head of commercial banking. He’ll oversee middle market
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A new short-form documentary spotlighting the unsung heroes who helped Tampa recover from hurricanes Helene and Milton will debut at the Tampa Theatre on Sunday, June 16. The red carpet premiere runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and will feature remarks from Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, who is also interviewed in the film. Produced by
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BayCare is partnering with Northwestern Medicine in a collaboration aimed at expanding BayCare’s development as an academic health system in West Central Florida. The partnership will focus on expanding access to advanced medical treatments and clinical research, in addition to enhancing education and training for physicians, residents and students across the region. “This isn’t the
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When most people think about hurricane preparation, they run through their mental checklist: sandbags, bottled water, batteries, shuttered windows. But when you’re caring for a loved one facing a chronic or terminal illness, your to-do list multiplies infinitely. Even if you’re not currently a caregiver, it’s worth asking: If someone you love suddenly needed care
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Hubbard’s Marina, a family-owned business based in Madeira Beach, has been voted the No. 1 fishing charter in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Founded in 1928, the marina has earned national recognition for its fishing trips and boat tours. The latest honor continues a streak that
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Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay has received a $1 million donation from the Schoen Family to support the organization’s newly created endowment fund. The endowment is designed to provide long-term financial stability and help expand programming for girls in under-resourced communities throughout the region. Girls Inc. offers educational, leadership and wellness programs to support girls’
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Commercial real estate firm JLL has hired Bill Reeves, as managing director, and Doug Waechter, as senior associate, to strengthen its office tenant representation team in Tampa. Reeves brings more than 25 years of experience and has handled over 700 transactions, totaling more than 3 million square feet. He previously held leadership roles at Colliers
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The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl will return to Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Dec. 19, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff and national broadcast on ESPN. Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the annual college football bowl game will feature teams from a selection of conferences that include the SEC, ACC and AAC. “Each year,
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Clearwater-based Hooters Inc. and Hoot Owl Restaurants say they are on track to finalize a deal to acquire over 100 Hooters of America-owned restaurants. The transaction, expected to close in August, follows recent announcements of store closures by Hooters of America. Both parties had anticipated these closures as part of a broader restructuring plan. After
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MetroLagoons announced a partnership with San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union to offer exclusive ticket promotions and enhanced amenities at its Epperson and Mirada Lagoon locations, in Pasco County, through June 30, 2025. (Pictured above) Planet 13, a cannabis dispensary based in Las Vegas, opened, at 6939 Ridge Road, Port Richey. Bauducco, the third largest
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