Jo-Lynn Brown 
Stairway for Heroes uses the power of golf to provide veterans with not just a sport, but a community, a support system and a fresh start. Founded by Melvin Azofeifa, a Navy veteran who struggled with his own transition after 14.5 years of service, Stairway for Heroes was born from his personal experience of finding … Read more
The Pagidipati family, of Tampa, has been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50, an annual ranking of the largest donors in the United States. The family donated $50 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, last April, to support pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay region. The contribution, one of the largest in … Read more
Pinellas Park is on the brink of a major transformation. At the heart of this revitalization effort is Park Junction, an ambitious development project that aims to create a vibrant, community-centered hub. Led by Mastry’s Brew Hub as the anchor business, Park Junction represents not only a new phase for the city but also a … Read more
⊲ Neal Communities launched pre-sales at Palm Grove, a new Lakewood Ranch community of 900 homes, townhomes and paired villas, in east Manatee County, near Lake Manatee State Park, with prices starting in the low $300,000s. ⊲Neal Communities, a homebuilder in Lakewood Ranch, donated $25,000 in November and December to support community events and youth … Read more
The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women’s Waves of Change luncheon was held at the Tampa Convention Center. The event celebrates trailblazing women and the impact they have on their communities. This year, the tradition continued with actress, advocate and entrepreneur Brooke Shields headlining the event. The Centre also recognized Dr. Moira Burke, a retired … Read more
The Steinbrenner family, longtime philanthropists and principal owners of the New York Yankees, has donated $5 million to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital to support the expansion of its pediatric emergency and trauma services. The donation, which builds upon decades of the family’s support for the hospital, will help fund additional treatment rooms, advanced diagnostic equipment, … Read more
One Stop Cares, a nonprofit focused on providing support services to affordable housing communities, has appointed Audrey Abraham as its new executive director. Abraham has worked with One Stop Housing, the nonprofit’s affiliated housing development company, for more than 20 years. She began her career as a property manager, before advancing to regional manager. In … Read more
A solo art exhibition by Courtney Pasterchick will take center stage on March 8, at Hotel Haya in Ybor City. The exhibition will celebrate International Women’s Day with a showcase of female entrepreneurship and artistry. The event, “WOMAN,” will feature Pasterchick’s artwork alongside eight women-owned businesses from the Tampa Bay area. The evening will include … Read more
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect with Mike and Leigh Harting, co-owners of 3 Daughters Brewing. Spartan Contracting, Hyde Park Capital, Closet Envy and Home Safety Solutions sponsored the event. The event was hosted by 3 Daughters Brewing, in St. Petersburg, Photos by Heike Sabo
⊲ Voila-Merci French Bakery and Bistro opened in a 2,680-square-foot space, at 19525 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, with a menu of authentic French pastries, cakes, croissants and more. ⊲Intrepid Powerboats, in Largo, has named Terry McNew as its new president, the company announced Tuesday. ⊲Raymond James, the St. Petersburg-based financial services firm, has launched its … Read more
