Jo-Lynn Brown

On the Scene: 14th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)

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The Children’s Dream Fund hosted its 14th annual Dreammaker Luncheon, at Armature Works, in Tampa, honoring Randy Ware of WestCMR as the 2025 Dreammaker of the Year.  The event, emceed by Fox13’s Allie Corey, brought together 300 guests including business leaders, medical professionals, and families of Dream Children, to celebrate the power of dreams. Highlights … Read more

Buddy Brew Coffee brings BOLT cold brew to California through Erewhon deal

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Buddy Brew Coffee, the Tampa-based specialty coffee roaster, is heading to Hollywood. The company’s signature canned cold brew, BOLT, is now available at all Erewhon Market locations across California. The move marks a significant milestone for the growing Florida brand as it breaks into the West Coast market with a product it describes as “pure, … Read more

Community Foundation Tampa Bay reaches $1 billion milestone

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Community Foundation Tampa Bay has reached $1 billion in philanthropic funds committed to the region, a milestone that aligns with the organization’s 35th anniversary. Founded in 1990 with a single $100 donation, the foundation now manages more than 1,200 charitable funds and 129 family foundations, making it the largest community foundation in Florida and one … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: College HUNKS, Glazer Children’s Museum and more

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⊲ ABA Centers of Florida opened its first autism care center, in Tampa, a 14,300-square-foot facility designed to provide individualized applied behavior analysis therapy, with a focus on reducing wait times for diagnosis and treatment. (Photos above) ⊲ Hyde Park Capital, in Tampa, announced that VitalTech, a provider of virtual care solutions, has been acquired … Read more

NVGTN sells Trinity Commerce Center in $22.5 million sale-leaseback deal

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Lifestyle activewear brand NVGTN has completed a $22.5 million sale-leaseback of its Trinity Commerce Center headquarters to Greek Real Estate Partners. Located at 1990 Corporate Center Drive, in Trinity, the 100,000-square-foot industrial facility was completed in 2024 and is fully leased to NVGTN. The Class A building includes 34-foot clear heights, 21 dock-high doors, three … Read more

CEO Connect Recap: Chon Nguyen reveals his approach to balancing tech, hospitality and family life, along with lessons from setbacks

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Born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, Chon Nguyen has crafted a legacy that’s as dynamic as the city he calls home. From technology to hospitality, his ventures reflect a rare combination of innovation and heart. His story is one of curiosity, grit and an unrelenting drive to turn challenges into opportunities. All told, … Read more

Vik and Sneha Patel donate $3 million to support Healing Garden at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

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Vik and Sneha Patel, owners of Tampa-based Purple Square Management Co., have donated $3 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation to support a future Healing Garden at the hospital’s new pediatric facility. The Healing Garden will provide a space for children and families visiting the hospital. It will be part of the forthcoming Pagidipati … Read more

Tampa Bay law enforcement navigates infrastructure, staffing demands amid rapid regional growth

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As Tampa Bay’s population grows, so does the demand on regional law enforcement agencies. Over the last decade, counties in the Tampa Bay region have experienced substantial population increases, placing significant strain on law enforcement resources, staffing and facilities. While law enforcement may not immediately come to mind when considering an area’s infrastructure, it is … Read more