Chef Chris Ponte’s new concept, Ponte Tampa, is under construction and is on track to be open in Midtown Tampa later in 2021. Ponte also owns On Swann, in Hyde Park Village, and Olivia, which opened in 2019. Ponte Tampa will be the fine dining option, among several other food concepts at Midtown Tampa, says
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Think Big for Kids, a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged youth discover their untapped potential by providing opportunities for career exploration, mentorship and skills development, will expand into the Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas markets. The organization was developed, in 2016, by tech entrepreneur, and former Tribridge CEO, Tony DiBenedetto – after working with teens at
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After five hours of deliberating at the Centre Club, three external judges have selected 27 C-level executives as finalists for Tampa Bay Business & Wealth’s inaugural Apogee Awards program. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular
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Will Weatherford, chair of the board of trustees for the University of South Florida, has recommended Rhea Law as interim president for the college. Law is was previously Of Counsel for Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney and has a long resume of service, both in business and the community in Tampa Bay. She was president, CEO
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The Mike Evans Family Foundation has launched the “13 Pillars of Strength” campaign to 13 people, throughout the Tampa Bay area, who have overcome adversity and made a difference in their communities. Starting in September, the foundation will share a story about an individual who has made a difference spanning 13 weeks, meanwhile raising money
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The Glazer Children’s Museum is enhancing the sense of play for children in Tampa Bay with the new exhibition, “Flag Series” by award-winning artist Maxwell Emcays. The exhibit opened on July 10 and will have complimentary admission on Saturday, July 24 and July 31 during museum hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Flag Series” is
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The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated winning their second Stanley Cup Final, in a row, with custom Cuesta-Rey Aristocrat cigars. Imprinted with the Tampa Bay Lightning logo, these commemorative cigars were specially rolled for J.C. Newman Cigar Co., by Tabacalera A. Fuente, in the Dominican Republic. “For 145 years, Tampa has been known as ‘Cigar City,’”
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Children’s Dream Fund celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new office, at 1600 23rd Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and dream recipient Ryder Karppe were in attendance to cut the ribbon together. The Children’s Dream Fund is a wish-granting organization for children with life-threatening illnesses, living on Florida’s west coast. Through
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► Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been selected as a correspondent academician to the Royal European Academy of Doctors. (Pictured above) ► Florida Southern College will move its graduate nursing program into the former campus of St. Joseph Academy, a private K-8 school that the Catholic Church’s Diocese of Orlando shuttered
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The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors’ Tampa Bay chapter held a social at McKay Advertising & Activation in Ybor City.
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► Clive Daniel Home, which sells home furnishings and provides custom residential, and commercial, interior design services, broke ground on its Sarasota showroom, located at 3055 Fruitville Commons Blvd., Sarasota. (Pictured above) ► All Star Children’s Foundation founders Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy were recognized by the city of Sarasota for their longstanding commitment, philanthropy and
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The 3rd Annual “Treat Yourself like a Queen” Women’s Expo returned to The Mall at University Town Center. The expo featured more than 30 exhibitors representing dozens of services for women including vendors with health, fitness, fashion and more. The event was sponsored by Cool Today and Sam’s Club Sarasota. The fashion show featured styles
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