Jo-Lynn Brown 
The 2025 Valspar Championship generated $1.64 million for more than 100 local charities, the tournament announced this week during its “Paint The Town Positive” Charity Caravan. The weeklong initiative featured tournament leaders visiting a dozen of the charities benefiting from the event’s proceeds. Hosted by Copperhead Charities, the organization has now raised nearly $53 million … Read more
Publix Super Markets and its customers have raised more than $10 million to support Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, a milestone that reflects decades of community-driven generosity through the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Miracle Balloon campaign, according to a statement. Each summer, shoppers at Publix locations across the Southeast are invited to donate at … Read more
Bryan Stern reflects on intelligence work and the missions that still drive him.
Tampa Bay Wave has launched its 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator, with 16 health-focused startups from around the world, to its next program. Supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and several regional and national sponsors, the program highlights Tampa Bay’s rising status as a national hub for health care innovation. “This year’s HealthTech|X Accelerator builds on … Read more
St. Petersburg Distillery is offering a new “Distilled” Chef’s Dinner Series, a multi-course culinary and cocktail menu curated by Executive Chef David Reyes. Limited to just 20 guests per evening, the intimate experience offers five gourmet courses, each paired with a cocktail featuring the distillery’s award-winning spirits. Guests can also choose to add a behind-the-scenes … Read more
Shumaker is expanding its commercial real estate roster, in St. Petersburg, with the addition of attorney Andrew “Drew” F. Ford as a partner in its real estate, construction and development service line. Ford’s work includes acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and financing for owners, operators, developers and investment firms. In addition to his transactional work, Ford … Read more
Michael Kelly, who has led the University of South Florida Athletics since 2018, is stepping down to become the athletic director at the United States Naval Academy. During his seven years at USF, Kelly expanded the program to 21 varsity sports and led the Bulls to 21 American Athletic Conference team championships. Under his leadership, … Read more
Two Florida writers whose work explores family, culture and identity are headed to Washington, D.C., this fall, to represent the state at one of the country’s most celebrated literary events. Florida Humanities’ Center for the Book has selected Dressing the Saints, by Aracelis González, and Mango Memories, by Sita Singh, as this year’s “Great Reads … Read more
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Kevin Lott as managing principal for the Tampa Bay region, where he will oversee 250 associates and help drive the firm’s growth strategy across the market. In his new role, Lott is tasked with enhancing client service, recruiting and developing top talent and strengthening Cushman & Wakefield’s presence in the … Read more
Questmont Virtual Family Office has named David L. Maaskant as its new director of advanced planning, expanding the firm’s footprint and services in the greater Tampa Bay area. Maaskant, who recently relocated to the region with his family, brings nearly two decades of experience in public accounting. Most recently, he was an equity partner at … Read more
