Higginbotham, an independent insurance, financial and human resources services firm, based in Fort Worth, Texas, has partnered with Tampa’s Cassidy & Company of Tampa, for specialty life insurance planning services in partner offices in Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi and more. Cassidy & Company serves high-net worth individuals, family offices, business owners and corporate clients create, protect
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Barberitos, known for customizable burritos and bowls, is set to open its first location in the Tampa Bay area, on September 19. The restaurant, at 7021 E. Fletcher Ave, Temple Terrace, is locally owned and operated by siblings, Matt and Austin O’Neill. This restaurant offers online ordering and delivery through Barberitos.com and third-party delivery services
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Moffitt Cancer Center has agreed to a strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca, to accelerate the development of cell therapies, specifically chimeric antigen receptor T cell and T cell receptor therapies. AstraZeneca will have priority access to Moffitt’s clinical environment and create connections between physician-scientists to advance the investigation of novel cell therapies. The collaboration aims to
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The City of St. Petersburg has named Samantha Bequer its new public information officer. Bequer will manage media relations and serve as one of the City’s main spokespersons and public information liaisons. Bequer, most recently, was communications director for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, where she served as the primary spokesperson for the agency
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Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will rebrand as Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. The rebranding comes several months after the organization announced its expansion into Hernando County. An extensive name-change process must be conducted for an affiliate to change its localized name. Habitat International’s branding considerations include a three-pronged approach
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The Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has opened its new 13,000 square foot Tampa flagship restaurant design, which blends its California roots with its coastal home, in Tampa. The new location has a glass wine vault that houses 2,500 bottles. It is situated at the center of the restaurant, behind the new Rooted Wine
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Midst the thriving culinary scene in Tampa Bay, where Michelin-starred establishments continue to emerge, one dining destination stands out by blending historical charm with elevated comfort cuisine. Gigglewaters, nestled in the quaint town of Safety Harbor, offers an immersive experience that transports patrons to the bygone era of Prohibition. Step inside Gigglewaters and you’ll find
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay announce staff changes. Cassie Kackley was named chief development officer, DJ Gothe was named chief financial officer, Cindy Bauer was named chief human resources officer and Cassandra Thomas was named chief marketing officer. Following a strategic transition, all
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Gulf Coast Sourdough, a wholesale bakery in Tampa, sold a part of its business to Tampa-based Bavaro’s Hospitality. The sale includes Gulf Coast Sourdough’s baking facility, in Sulphur Springs, and its associated assets. The restaurant and retail shop, Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House, will remain independent and continue to operate out of its current location,
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Leadership St. Pete, the leadership program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, has selected executive and planning committees for the Class of 2025. The LSP Executive Committee includes: LSP Chair: Jenna Stock Wunsch, Raymond James LSP Chair-Elect: Debbie Viveiros, The Bank of Tampa LSP Immediate Past Chair: Leslie Hafer, St. Petersburg College LSP
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St. Petersburg College will turn 97 this year, and celebrate its anniversary at SPC Day on September 12, at the Seminole Campus, 9200 113th St. N, starting at 10 a.m. SPC Day marks the first day of classes at the College, on September 12, 1927. Since its inception, the school has awarded more than 201,000
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The city of Pinellas Park, in collaboration with former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, will build Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, expected to open in the summer of 2025. The creation of this state-of-the-art complex is to support sports tourism in the Tampa Bay area. “Three years from now, when we’re here, it’ll be
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