Puff ‘n Stuff Catering has been selected as the exclusive caterer for Clearwater Marine Aquarium, responsible for managing all food and beverage services at the facility, including the Shark Bites Café and private events. The Orlando-based caterer, with more than 40 years in business, will begin by catering the aquarium’s AquaGala event, on April 26.
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T&T Construction Management Group, a woman-owned specialty concrete contractor, has expanded its operations by opening a new office and work yard, in Tampa. This marks the company’s fourth location across the Eastern United States as it celebrates 30 years in business. The Tampa expansion will enable T&T Construction Management Group to enhance its services in
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CR Fitness Holdings, the largest franchisee of Crunch Fitness, acquired nine 24 Hour Fitness gyms located in Miami and Orlando. The acquired facilities will undergo renovations to adopt Crunch Fitness’s “3.0” design, enhancing their amenities and offerings. The gyms, located in Doral, Homestead, Miami Gardens, Plantation, Apopka, Kirkman, Lake Mary, Orlando Park and Winter Park,
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Tampa General Hospital has named Jennifer Crabtree as president of the Tampa Medical & Research District, effective Oct. 1. Crabtree, who will also serve as senior vice president of Tampa General, will lead the strategic direction and continued development of the district, a growing hub of health care, research and biotechnology tied to Tampa General
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The third annual Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival wrapped up a five-day run that drew more than 10,000 attendees and raised funds for two charitable causes supporting youth nutrition and veterans. The festival featured more than 60 participating restaurants and multiple culinary competitions. Proceeds benefited the CI Foundation’s EAT SMART initiative and the Robert
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Neptune Flood, a private flood insurance provider based in St. Petersburg, has promoted Matt Duffy to president, as part of a broader leadership expansion. Duffy, formerly managing director, will now oversee strategic initiatives and operations as the company approaches $300 million in premiums and more than 230,000 policies in force, according to a statement. The
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CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas is seeking applications from Pinellas County residents to serve on its workforce development board for a two-year volunteer term. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Monday, May 5. Eight seats are open, including six representatives from the business sector, one from the workforce sector and one from the education and training sector.
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The United Soccer League has entered a multi-year naming rights agreement with Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, marking the first time a professional soccer league in the United States has secured an entitlement partner. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, the USL Super League will be known as the Gainbridge Super League. The league, designated Division
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vinik Family Foundation have named Irv Cohen a Lightning Community Hero, honoring his work in economic development, nonprofit leadership and community innovation across the region. Cohen, a former Wall Street executive who held senior roles at JP Morgan, relocated one of the company’s major divisions to Tampa Bay as
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Mega Service Solutions, a second-generation family-owned and veteran-run facility management and commercial cleaning company, held its first MeGala, at the Cuban Club, in Ybor City. All proceeds from this year’s event benefitted Action Zone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and military spouses succeed in building businesses.
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More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Haya, in Ybor City, to celebrate International Women’s Day with the debut of “WOMAN,” the first solo art show by Tampa-based artist Courtney Pasterchick. The event, supported by 10 women-owned businesses, featured music by DJ and singer Lolo Mayhew, complimentary cocktails from 21 Seeds Tequila and sweet treats
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Two waterfront parcels totaling 4.4 acres in Palmetto’s Riviera Dunes community are now for sale. The privately owned properties have been listed with Ian Black Real Estate as the exclusive brokerage. Located on the Manatee River and adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, which is undergoing a $53 million renovation, and the new Palmetto
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