Jo-Lynn Brown 
Bay Food Brokerage, a Tampa-based retail food brokerage serving the Southeast, has introduced a new logo and updated brand identity. The company, which has been in business for over 30 years, recently acquired a new office building in Tampa’s Westshore Business District, for $4.3 million. The two-story, 11,975-square-foot property, at 5201 W. Laurel St., nearly … Read more
► Bushwacker Coconut Rum Cream, based in Sarasota, won the Best in Class Rum RTD at the Top Shelf 2024 Gala, earning a 96 out of 100 from The Tasting Alliance and beating out 50 competitors, including Bacardi and Captain Morgan. ► Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida has relocated to a larger downtown Sarasota … Read more
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Tampa held its 2024 Light The Night VIP Reception at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa.
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
