Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a VIP reception for the finalists of the 2025 Women Who Win Awards at The CI Group, in Tampa. Finalists for the awards will be celebrated at an awards ceremony at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, on May 2. The sponsor for the VIP reception was
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Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2025 Women Who Win awards. For the third consecutive year, Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside is the nonprofit partner for the Women Who Win Awards. The Finalists met at Habitat’s Longlake Preserve Townhome neighborhood on
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For many young people, thinking about the future can be stressful, especially if they have grown up in poverty or with uneducated parents. A surprising number of children and adolescents are unaware of the career opportunities available to them. Think Big for Kids is changing that, on a national scale. Its impact begins in middle
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Porsche has introduced the 2025 911 Carrera S, offering enhanced performance and refined luxury. Positioned between the base Carrera and the high-performance GTS, this model delivers increased power and upgraded features, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts. The 2025 Carrera S houses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo boxer six-cylinder engine. With new turbochargers and optimized charge-air
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⊲ Fifth Third Bank celebrated the opening of the new Sunlake location, at 18710 State Road 54, in Lutz, with a ribbon-cutting event featuring regional leadership, a tour of the “Next Gen” financial center and local business participation. ⊲ Coastal Ridge has broken ground on Stillwell Pasco Station, a 277-unit Build-to-Rent community, in Pasco County,
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The Bank of Tampa has appointed Charlton Laird as senior vice president and chief digital officer, where he will lead the bank’s digital strategy and transformation initiatives. Laird brings more than 20 years of experience in digital banking and financial services. He most recently served as president of digital banking at Equity Bank in Wichita,
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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released a limited-edition bobblehead collection to commemorate the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s 2025 national championship. The officially licensed series features bobbleheads of Gators’ mascots Albert and Alberta celebrating the championship win, along with a bobble version of the 2025 National Champions logo. Each bobblehead
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Jesuit High School has announced a $1.7 million donation to fund a major stained-glass installation inside the school’s Chapel of the Holy Cross. The gift, made by longtime benefactor Ray Hyer, will support the addition of sacred imagery depicting the crucifixion and resurrection. The stained-glass windows were designed by American artist Kurt Wenner and will
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When Lindse Murphy speaks about the mission of The Women’s Edge, you can hear it — the spark in her voice, the unshakable pride, the drive behind her words. As executive director of the Florida chapter, she’s not just managing a program — she’s facilitating a movement nearly three decades in the making. What began
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Children’s clothing brand Pink Chicken is opening its first Florida boutique in Tampa’s Hyde Park Village on April 11. The store marks the company’s 10th U.S. location. Known for its vintage-inspired prints and bright, cheerful designs, Pink Chicken offers a collection of dresses, casualwear and accessories for children, as well as coordinating pieces for mothers.
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The Nolen, a 23-story luxury condominium tower under construction at 126 4th Avenue NE in downtown St. Petersburg, is nearing completion. Nearly all 31 units have been sold, and prices range from $2 million to $5 million. Developed by Tampa-based DDA Development and St. Petersburg-based Backstreets Capital, and built by Ellison Construction, The Nolen topped
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The 2025 Heroes Ball raised a record $2.6 million for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, drawing nearly 900 attendees to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. Funds raised will expand the hospital’s Nurse Navigator Program, which provides families with specialized nurses who help coordinate complex care and offer personalized clinical and emotional support. The program
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