Port Tampa Bay will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its East Port “Omniport” facility, as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program. The project will increase the berth size from 400 feet to 675 feet and expand the facility from 18 to 27 acres, enabling the port
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EMOTO Supply Co., a retailer of electric bikes and lifestyle apparel, has opened a new location at Water Street Tampa. The Water Street store sells electric bikes, mopeds and motorcycles, from brands like CAKE and Gazelle, as well as apparel. “We are thrilled to launch our second store at Water Street Tampa,” said Michael Joyce,
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The 12th annual Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival – Presented by Publix will return to Vinoy Waterfront Park on Nov. 2 and 3, offering culinary demonstrations and tastings from a variety of chefs, restaurants and national brands. The festival, spanning four tents across 40,000 square feet, will feature a range of culinary experiences
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More than 150 business leaders from the Tampa Bay area will participate in the sixth annual CEOs in Schools event on Friday, Nov. 1. The program, organized by the Hillsborough Education Foundation, Vistra Communications and Hillsborough County Public Schools, offers executives the chance to spend a day in local classrooms, connecting with principals, teachers and
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On Oct. 19, the University of South Florida hosted a memorable day at Raymond James Stadium, marked by a victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham and efforts to support hurricane relief. In collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay, USF collected donations for those impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, offering complimentary tickets to fans
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Bern’s Steak House is now available on Goldbelly, a food e-commerce platform. Bern’s world-class steaks, sides and its beloved Macadamia Nut Ice Cream can be delivered straight to doorsteps. The Filet Mignon Dinner for two, priced at $149.95, has USDA Choice filet mignons that are hand-cut in-house, creamed spinach flavored with nutmeg and pancetta, and
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AER Tampa, a 334-unit luxury rental community in Tampa’s Arts District, announced two new retail tenants – JETSET Pilates and YogaSix. JETSET Pilates, known for its 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts, will open its first location on Florida’s West Coast. YogaSix, which offers a variety of yoga classes accessible to all skill levels, will also
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Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital has finished the first phase of its pediatric renovation project, marking a significant step in the ongoing transformation of its inpatient pediatric areas. The newly updated spaces include redesigned patient rooms and waiting areas, improved nurses’ stations and refreshed children’s playrooms. Renovations also include new physical and occupational
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Moffitt Cancer Center appointed Beth Lindsay-Wood as its new senior vice president and chief informatics and technology officer. In her new role, Lindsay-Wood will oversee the cancer center’s technology strategy and operations, ensuring that technological initiatives align with Moffitt’s business goals and enhance patient care. Lindsay-Wood is responsible for managing Moffitt’s IT infrastructure, clinical informatics,
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To commemorate 60 years of building stronger communities through mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay recently welcomed 500 attendees to its BIG to the Future gala. Sheilina Henry, president of Fleming’s Steakhouse, accepted this year’s RaysUP Award on behalf of Alumni Big Brother and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jorge Diaz. Diaz was chosen
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‘I often find myself awkwardly standing on the periphery of conversation for an extended period.’
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► North Lakeland will get a new Lakeland Hills Fire Rescue EMS Station, designed by CMHM Architects, for a 4,000-square-foot facility to serve as a prototype for other county facilities in the future. ► A new, state-of-the-art, Veterans Affairs clinic opened, in south Lakeland, at 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd, behind the Sam’s Club, on Lakeland
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