Jo-Lynn Brown 
Custom art is one of those luxuries, sometimes small and sometimes large, but always meaningful. BB Art’s custom, handmade bottles are often described as “the gift for the person who has everything.” Each bottle is a unique work of art, designed with a personal touch. Bianca Burrows, a mixed media artist based in Tampa, is the … Read more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay hosted their annual “Taste of Kentucky” event at the Fuente Companies, in Tampa. This exclusive gathering invited attendees to don Derby attire and enjoy a curated selection of rare and exclusive bourbons paired with high-end cigars. Gourmet cuisines were provided by Ocean Prime and 4 Rivers, and … Read more
News announcements from Pinellas County
BayCare Health System has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents and chief medical officers to its leadership team. Dr. Anand Nayee, Dr. Megan Tirone and Dr. Ruvan Wickramasinghe assumed their roles effective Jan. 5, guiding the medical care across the organization’s 16 hospitals. The appointments come in response to leadership retirements and a … Read more
The Bank of Tampa has appointed G. Robert Blanchard Jr. as chairman of its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding James L. Ferman Jr., who served for more than 26 years and will remain on the board as a director. Blanchard, a board member since 1997, is president of WRB Enterprises and a … Read more
Ronald A. Christaldi, a Tampa attorney and community leader, has been reappointed to a second five-year term on the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Christaldi, a partner at the Shumaker law firm and president of Shumaker Advisors Florida, will continue to serve as vice chair. New College, founded in Sarasota in 1960, is … Read more
Bake More Pies, a Tampa-based digital marketing agency, has appointed David Capece as its chief marketing officer. According to a statement, the move is part of the agency’s effort to expand its capabilities and improve services for mid-sized businesses and large, established companies. Capece brings extensive experience in marketing leadership, including roles at INC 5000 … Read more
Residents displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton will have a chance to connect with housing providers at the Hurricane Recovery Rental Housing Fair, hosted by the City of St. Petersburg and the Bay Area Apartment Association. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 7 p.m., at The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. … Read more
Hillsborough County’s tourism and hospitality industry surpassed $1 billion in hotel taxable revenue, in 2024, marking the third consecutive year the county has reached this milestone, according to Visit Tampa Bay. Through November, the county recorded $1,052,883,894 in hotel taxable revenue, fueled by record-breaking performance during the fall. November alone generated more than $100 million … Read more
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has announced the opening of its new office in Tampa, marking the firm’s 13th location nationwide. The expansion strengthens Brownstein’s strategic alliance with Rubin, Turnbull & Associates, a Florida-based lobbying firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tallahassee. Melissa Kuipers Blake, a shareholder in Brownstein’s Government Relations practice, will lead … Read more
