The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany have committed $1 million to support the creation of a dedicated chapel at the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph’s, set to open in 2030. The gift will help fund a central spiritual sanctuary within the new, freestanding pediatric facility offering patients, families and caregivers a peaceful place for
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The PGA of America announced that The Concession Golf Club, in Bradenton, will host the Senior PGA Championship from 2026 through 2028, beginning with the 86th edition of the event, scheduled for April 16 to 19, 2026. It marks the first time the Championship will be played at The Concession and the first time the
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Fifth Third Bank employees joined Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman C.J. Brewer to help pack more than 12,000 meals at Feeding Tampa Bay, part of the food bank’s annual “Fifth Third Day” celebrations. The event was one of many held throughout May, across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint, aligning with the bank’s 5/3 calendar-themed day of
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Vera Muzzillo, chief executive officer of Tampa-based Proforma, has been named the 2025 Woman of Achievement by Promotional Products Association International. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advance opportunities for others and make meaningful contributions to the promotional products industry and their communities, according to a statement. Under her leadership, Proforma has grown
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Bay Food Brokerage celebrated the opening of its new headquarters, at 5201 W. Laurel Street, in Tampa’s Westshore Business District. The newly renovated 12,000-square-foot building nearly doubles the size of the company’s previous office space. The ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed about 150 guests including staff, clients, business partners and community leaders such as Tampa Mayor Jane
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For Tampa Bay residents, the best ‘Insta-worthy’ attraction is not far away.
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Tampa-based Slide Insurance will reportedly file an S-1 today for an initial public offering (IPO), as it enters its third full year of operations. In 2024, SEC filings showed that Slide had $1.34 billion in premiums written and $200 million in net income, with a 60% return on equity (ROE), which is how a company
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News from Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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A groundbreaking force in women’s sports has been quietly rewriting the rulebook in Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Inferno, a professional women’s tackle football team, isn’t just about hard hits and fierce competition,, it’s a story of relentless passion, resilience and the power of community support. Founded in 2012, by former player Jen Moody, the
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Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside as the organization’s first home sponsor in Hernando County. The partnership marks a milestone for Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside, which expanded into Hernando County in 2024. While this is Habitat’s first build in Hernando, it will be the 19th home sponsored by Coke
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Nearly 250 guests gathered at the newly renovated Sundial Plaza for a charitable fashion show that raised more than $100,000 for two Tampa Bay nonprofits supporting children with special needs and life-threatening illnesses. Hosted by Jackie Z Style Co. and philanthropic group Booze and Boutiques, the “Passport to Paris” event, held May 10, blended runway
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The South Tampa Chamber has announced 33 finalists, across 11 categories, for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, celebrating local businesses, and leaders, for their contributions to innovation, community engagement and professional excellence. The finalists represent a wide range of industries, from law firms and construction companies to nonprofits and media organizations. Winners will
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