In collaboration with the Belize Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and its research institute, broke ground on the Belize Marine Rescue and Educational Center. The facility will serve as a manatee rehabilitation center focusing on marine conservation efforts. The center is a response to increasing threats to Belize’s marine ecosystems including
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News announcements from Hillsborough County
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David Dennis, president and chief executive officer of Eckerd Connects, in Clearwater, will retire on June 30, 2025, after 18 years leading the national nonprofit. Dennis joined Eckerd Connects, in 2007, when the organization was struggling financially. He guided its transformation into a stable, nationally recognized nonprofit and oversaw the merger of four organizations, expanding
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The University of South Florida has named Levi Thompson dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson previously served as dean at the University of Delaware’s College of Engineering and as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. He will oversee faculty development, research and teaching programs, while advancing the college’s partnerships and strategic initiatives.
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LowCarbon, a global climate technology company, has moved its United States headquarters to Tampa. The relocation adds to LowCarbon’s presence in Florida, including its Mulberry Hydrogen Plant, which began development earlier in 2024. The plant is expected to produce 10 tons of clean hydrogen daily, by 2026, supporting Florida’s hydrogen economy and serving industries such
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New College of Florida’s future baseball field will be named the Beruff Family Field of Dreams, following a $1 million gift from Carlos and Janelle Beruff. Located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and University Parkway, the field will be a permanent home for the Mighty Banyans baseball team, which currently plays at IMG Academy.
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Louis Vuitton, Versace, Tacori and more Tampa Bay Business and Wealth presents its 2024 Expanded Good Life section. Versace Writing Instruments Collection The Versace Writing Instruments FW24 collection merges fashion and function with the launch of its Reve and Honos pens. The collection combines classic and contemporary design elements with Swiss-made craftsmanship, featuring iconic symbols
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Gallery Haus, a 23-story luxury residential tower, is under development, in downtown St. Petersburg, at the intersection of the Edge and Warehouse districts. The project will feature 251 multifamily residences, designed by Baker Barrios. It will offer more than 10,000 square feet of amenity and coworking space, along with 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail,
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RYP Air Charter, a Central Florida-based private air charter service provider, is reporting growth in charter sales. The company reported a 40% increase in charter sales in the second quarter of the year, with continued growth well into the third quarter. This growth reflects a broader trend in the aviation industry, with more people opting
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► BB Living opened its newest Florida community, BB Living at Epperson Ranch in Wesley Chapel, offering luxury, single-family rental homes with three- and four-bedroom floor plans, as part of its expansion in the state, with three more communities set to open in 2025. (Pictured above) ► County Manager Bill Beasley announced the appointment of
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⊲ Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing Co., a punk rock-themed brewpub, opened at 220 4th Street North, in downtown St. Pete, serving craft beers, seltzers, cocktails and pub fare, in a 7,300-square-foot building formerly home to Orange Blossom Catering. ⊲ Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have selected BayCare Health System as one of the 2024
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Address: 2103 Bayshore Boulevard, PH 2201, Historic Hyde Park North, Tampa Specs: 4 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 1 half bathroom | 5,258 square feet List price: $6,750,000 This fully furnished penthouse unit at Hyde Park House, a condominium on Bayshore Boulevard, offers panoramic views of Hillsborough Bay, Hyde Park and downtown Tampa. The unit
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