Jo-Lynn Brown 
A 330-unit apartment complex is set to break ground, along the Hillsborough River, bringing new residential options to the Temple Terrace area of Tampa. Impact Development Partners has acquired a 32-acre site, at 6502 E. Sligh Avenue, and plans to develop the property, known as River Hills, with one-, two- and three-bedroom units, across 11 … Read more
Medical Technology Associates, a health care testing and certification company in Pinellas Park, has expanded its footprint by acquiring Major Medical Hospital Services, a medical gas service provider based in West Berlin, New Jersey. Major Medical is recognized as the largest medical gas service and equipment provider in the Northeastern United States, catering to health … Read more
Ruth Eckerd Hall has partnered with the Homeless Empowerment Program to launch a holiday food drive supporting homeless individuals, and families, in Pinellas County. From now through December 31, attendees of Ruth Eckerd Hall, and the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, can bring non-perishable food items to donation bins located in the theater lobbies. … Read more
Better Together, a nonprofit focused on supporting families and children, has appointed Jess Tharpe as its new chief operating officer. Tharpe joins Better Together after serving as assistant secretary for the Florida Office of Community Services, part of the Department of Children and Families. At DCF, Tharpe led initiatives including the launch of Family Navigation, … Read more
Wine enthusiasts in Tampa are in for a rare treat as Mise en Place hosts an exclusive, Honig Wine Dinner on Nov. 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This special event will feature the acclaimed wine portfolio of Michael Honig, offering attendees a curated selection of Honig’s most celebrated wines. Guests can expect a … Read more
Save the Kids Foundation has partnered with the University of South Florida to launch a new research lab aimed at treating Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors, a rare, and aggressive, pediatric brain cancer with survival rates as low as 10-30%. This collaboration, marked by the opening of a dedicated lab at USF, aims to advance research … Read more
The Horton Family Foundation, led by Oscar and Miriam Horton, has pledged $1 million to support the University of South Florida’s on-campus stadium, set to break ground Nov. 8. “We deeply appreciate Oscar and Miriam’s investment in our new stadium, which demonstrates their confidence in the vital role the project will play in the University … Read more
Ellison Development, a Tampa-based real estate firm, has named David Bevirt as its new chief operating officer. Bevirt, who brings over 38 years of commercial real estate experience, previously led corporate leasing and strategy at Strategic Property Partners, where he managed leasing efforts for Water Street Tampa. Ellison Development is currently working on major regional … Read more
In an announcement made at the celebration of life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, the University of South Florida Athletics revealed a series of tributes to honor the coach, who passed away unexpectedly. A central tribute will be a permanent installation at the Yuengling Center, the Bulls’ home arena, where fans, students and athletes can gather to … Read more
The Tampa Bay Chamber named the winners of its 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards on Friday, at Armature Works, in Tampa. This year’s winners include: Outstanding Small Business Leader Micha Seal, CEO and Owner – Watermelon Swim Startup The William Stanley CFO Group 5-20 Employee Category Gaston’s Culinary Services 21-50 Employee Category DCE … Read more
