Jo-Lynn Brown 
A century-old church in the heart of Tampa’s historic African American community will come alive with music, dance and storytelling next month when The Rooted Door’s “Secret Spaces” immersive arts series returns. Over three weekends in August, the former Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., will host site-specific performances exploring the … Read more
Founder & CEO
The Motor Enclave
Walk-up song: “Don’t Stop Believing’” by Journey
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has promoted Collin Heimensen to national sales and brokerage director, expanding his leadership role across the company’s nationwide network. In the new position, Heimensen will oversee sales and brokerage operations, working with regional leaders to align sales practices, performance standards and training. He previously served as general manager of MarineMax Clearwater, … Read more
Nearly 50 students at St. Petersburg College are expected to benefit from a new round of Fuse scholarships thanks to a $250,000 donation from Suncoast Credit Union. The gift, made through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, will be recognized Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m., at a check presentation at SPC’s EpiCenter. The Helios Education … Read more
Spartan Contracting Corporation has promoted three members of its leadership team as the Tampa-based commercial construction company prepares for its next growth phase. Derrick Huden was named director of business development and pre-construction, Dwight “TJ” Mann was promoted to director of construction and Jay Brando was appointed project executive. Huden, who joined Spartan in July … Read more
Executive Vice President & Principal, U.S. Cities Practice
Shumaker Advisors
Walk-up song: “No Surrender” by Bruce Springsteen
The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has named Lisa Vickers the recipient of its 2025 Chester James Award, recognizing her leadership, philanthropy and faith-driven service. A Florida native, Vickers helped grow the Home Shopping Network from a startup into a billion-dollar business, alongside her father, Roy Speer. She later co-founded Realty One Sunshine, in St. … Read more
Florida Humanities will host its first Hall of Fame ceremony this fall, celebrating historian and author Gary R. Mormino alongside a roster of other legendary Floridians who have shaped the state’s cultural story. The inaugural induction will be held Oct. 18, at the Tampa Bay History Center, in Tampa, beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail … Read more
Dunamis Premium Spirits has joined forces with Tampa-based Pepin Distributing to expand its retail presence across Florida. The partnership comes as the Zephyrhills company continues its national growth, with distribution already in nine states. Dunamis will also return to Texas on Aug. 18, for the Texas Bar & Nightclub Association Trade Show, in Dallas. The … Read more
