The University Area Community Development Corporation has appointed Arturo Puckerin as its new chief executive officer and executive director. Puckerin, who has worked extensively in affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, will oversee the nonprofit’s operations, staff and programs. His role also includes working with the board of directors, strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders and guiding
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The Bank of Tampa has announced two senior leadership appointments in its Pinellas County offices. Barclay R. Harless has been named senior vice president and market director of the downtown St. Petersburg office. Harless brings more than a decade of experience delivering financial solutions in the local market. He most recently served as senior vice
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Three judges from the Tampa Bay area have selected the finalists for Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards 2025. (Individual slides for sharing below) The Philanthropists of the Year Awards honor individuals, businesses and foundations that lead the way, in Tampa Bay, through philanthropic devotion. These leaders continually set the bar
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Tampa institution to serve multi-course menu with rare wine pairings Oct. 7; select steaks featured Oct. 8–9.
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The University of South Florida has selected Rob Higgins, longtime executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, as its first chief executive officer of Athletics. Higgins, a USF graduate and former athletics staff member, will return to his alma mater after leading the sports commission since 2004, where he helped bring two Super Bowls,
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Real estate executive James Nozar has joined Kettler as president of development. Nozar, who previously led the launch of Water Street Tampa as the founding chief executive officer of Strategic Property Partners, will oversee all development efforts for Kettler, including the Gasworx project on the edge of Ybor City. He will direct its next phase
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Tampa Luxe has partnered with Will Smith Aviation to launch what the companies say is the only private jet charter service exclusive to the Tampa Bay region. The collaboration pairs Tampa Luxe’s concierge services, including exotic cars, yachts and limousines, with Will Smith Aviation’s charter services. Clients can book tailored flights on aircraft ranging from
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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s fourth annual Women’s Wellness Invitational, presented by presented by Cigna, Fifth Third Bank, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and Questmont, was held at the Rock Spa & Salon, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. This event was created by TBBW CEO and
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News announcements from Hillsborough County.
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Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company has launched Craftek Beverages, a family-run beverage co-packing company, based at its 8,000-square-foot Brew Factory, in Odessa. The new venture will focus on helping emerging beverage brands develop and scale products, including THC and CBD seltzers, energy drinks and wellness beverages. Craftek offers custom formulations, consulting and low minimum order quantities
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus plans to build a new $6.5 million STEM academic facility, a project that leaders say will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university system. The 7,000-square-foot building will include modern labs, prep space, utilities, restrooms, site work, equipment and
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Manatee and Venice closed $35.3M in property deals to expand services and meet growth.
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