Parc Center for Disabilities, in St. Petersburg, has named Marion White as chief operations officer and Pam Peters as assistant vice president of human resources. White, who has been with Parc for more than three years, will focus on communication, operational excellence and resource management, to enhance the organization’s programs and services. Peters brings 25
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La Unión Residence and Social Hall, a multifamily redevelopment, will officially open on Nov. 2, in Ybor City’s 50-acre Gasworx District. The new complex, inspired by the historic social hall that once stood in its place, aims to set a new standard for urban living in one of Tampa’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Other plans for
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Definition Health, a UK-based health technology startup and participant in the Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech Accelerator, has raised $7.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its predictive AI platform in the United States, with Tampa Bay as a primary entry point, the company announced. Definition Health’s platform aims to improve surgical efficiency, reduce complications and
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In response to the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Achieva Credit Union has rolled out two relief programs to assist affected employees and educators. The first initiative is a Hurricane Relief Fund for Achieva employees who experienced significant losses. Donations are being accepted from employees and members, with the Achieva Foundation matching contributions
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Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union has launched a disaster relief program for members impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, focusing on support for Florida-based members, including those served by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg. The program includes two loan options: Emergency Relief Loan: Members can borrow up to $1,500 at a 3.99%
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Karen Holbrook, regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, will retire at the end of the year, concluding a six-year tenure. Appointed in 2018, Holbrook led the Sarasota-Manatee campus through several major changes including its transformation into a residential campus, with this fall’s opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall.
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In part to address severe weather and infrastructure needs
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Marrin Costello Jewelry is starting a new chapter at its flagship location, transforming the space into the Marrin Costello Jewelry Outlet. Starting on Nov. 1, customers will be able to explore an exclusive collection of sample sale pieces, all available at just $25. During this limited-time shopping opportunity, a portion of the proceeds of each
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HMC Hospitality Group has signed a lease for a new Hooters restaurant, in Wesley Chapel. The establishment will be located at 25245 Wesley Chapel Boulevard, in Lutz, adjacent to the Harley-Davidson dealership. The restaurant will span 4,500 square feet and feature an outdoor patio. The expected opening date is summer, 2025. This will be the
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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn surprised three single mothers with fully furnished homes and down-payment assistance on Tuesday, Oct. 29, through Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. Each family will receive $5,000 in down-payment aid and $10,000 worth of furnishings, thanks to Warrick Dunn Charities and Aaron’s. The effort, part of WDC’s
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The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber has appointed Rene Cantu as its new president and chief executive officer. Cantu, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in advocacy and community engagement, plans to enhance the Chamber’s mission of promoting inclusive economic growth and supporting LGBTQ+ professionals and business leaders. He succeeds Justice Gennari. In
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Homrich Berg, an Atlanta-based registered investment adviser, has appointed Larry Parkin as principal and Florida market leader to head its new Tampa office. This is the firm’s second location in Florida, following its opening in Palm Beach Gardens, in 2021. Parkin joins Homrich Berg after a two-year retirement and previously served as managing director at
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