The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Tampa held its 2024 Light The Night VIP Reception at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa.
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When you meet Julie Edelman, she’s unforgettable. With a larger-than-life spirit, Edelman has faced her share of challenges. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump during a self-exam. But through, what she calls, life’s “detours,” Edelman’s zest for life has only grown. Humor, a gift from her father,
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The Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have announced the creation of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund, pledging $1 million to support small businesses in Tampa Bay and West Central Florida, as they recover from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This initiative builds on the Glazer family’s previous contributions, which
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Savage Coffees, a Panama-based coffee producer and roastery known for its Geisha coffee, will open its first café in the United States at The Nolen, a 23-story luxury condominium near Beach Drive, in downtown St. Petersburg. Founded in 2016 by Jamison and Leslie Savage, the company has earned global recognition for its innovations in coffee
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Lions World Vision Institute will host its annual VIP² Holiday Party for blind and visually impaired children on Dec. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its Ybor City headquarters. The event, held in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, invites local first- through fifth graders to enjoy a festive celebration featuring a visit
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Feeding Tampa Bay and The Skills Center have been selected as Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Builders, an honor that includes $200,000 in flexible funding and leadership training for each nonprofit. The program, celebrating its 20th year, aims to bolster local organizations addressing critical community needs. Feeding Tampa Bay plans to use the funding to
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Saddlebrook Resort has unveiled its new 13-acre driving range, marking the first milestone in a $92 million renovation. Designed by golf course architect Rees Jones and associate Bryce Swanson, the facility includes a double-sided range, two TifEagle bermudagrass putting greens and three short game areas with bunkers. Other plans include transforming the property’s two 18-hole
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AIC Architecture has named Andrew Matson as its new president, as part of a leadership transition marking the firm’s 35th anniversary. Matson succeeds Mike Puckett, who will remain a senior partner until 2027. Matson, who joined AIC Architecture in 2004, after earning a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida, has been a
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Tampa Bay Wave has been named a key partner in The Continuum, a $13.9 million initiative funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to accelerate innovation in BlueTech, technologies focused on ocean and environmental resilience. The program unites entrepreneur support organizations across the United States to address challenges facing oceans, coastal communities and the
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The ReliaQuest Bowl has announced that the University of Michigan and the University of Alabama will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for Dec. 31, at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa. The game will kick off at noon and be telecast nationally, on ESPN. The annual bowl game hosts teams from the Southeastern
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LCG Advisors has named Andy Clausen as the managing director of its Business Valuation Division. Clausen, an accredited senior appraiser, will focus on expanding the division, enhancing its service offerings and bolstering the firm’s valuation expertise across various industries. He will operate from LCG’s Western Regional Headquarters, in Denver. The division provides a range of
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TICE Florida, which operates Popeyes restaurants across Florida including locations in Tampa, Clearwater and Largo, has named Thomas Stager its chief executive officer. Under Stager’s leadership, TICE Florida has begun converting 80% of its locations to easy-to-run kitchens, designed to streamline employee workflows, increase order accuracy and enhance speed of service, according to a statement.
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