Jo-Lynn Brown 
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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,’” … Read more
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 … Read more
► 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 … Read more
The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors’ Tampa Bay chapter held a social at McKay Advertising & Activation in Ybor City.
► 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Marine Layer Wines Marine Layer Wines, a winery that brings the soul of the Sonoma Coast to life with its lineup of small production pinot noir and chardonnay, has officially launched, with a tasting room that opened in downtown Healdsburg, California, in June. The name Marine Layer pays homage to the prominent blanket of fog that pours … Read more
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Honors, presented by Suncoast Credit Union, was held at the RP Funding Center. Throughout the event, the Lakeland Chamber their 100-year anniversary and celebrated several local businesses, and community leaders, that were awarded with the Lakeland Chamber’s Honors and Legacy Awards. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”12726,12725,12724,12723,12722″]
