Honorary chairpersons announced for 2025 Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida has announced the honorary chairs for the 2025 Women of Distinction luncheon at Armature Works on March 12, 2025. In its 33rd year, this event celebrates six women in Tampa Bay, each year and attracts more than 600 business and community leaders across Tampa Bay. The honorary chairs will

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Visit St. Pete-Clearwater becomes an advertising sponsor for rugby league

Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, the destination marketing organization of Pinellas County on the Gulf Coast, has announced an 18-month partnership with the Betfred Rugby Super League. As an advertising sponsor, branded LED banners will be featured across more than 100 matches, which will also be televised on BBC and Sky Sports, promoting the beaches of St.

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St. Petersburg marketing agency names new CEO and president

Larry Aldrich has been named the new owner, president and chief executive officer of Aqua Marketing & Communications, with offices in St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Charleston, South Carolina. Aldrich says he plans to expand Aqua’s clientele from local and regional to a national destination, travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Aldrich also brings a team

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Scenes from TBBW’s 2024 Apogee Awards VIP reception (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its 2024 Apogee Awards VIP reception for sponsors and finalists. The Apogee Awards is a unique awards program, created by TBBW magazine, to recognize distinguished c-suite leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves particular recognition. Presenting sponsors of the 2024 Apogee Awards include Forvis Mazars, Southstate and

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On the Scene: Wheelchairs 4 Kids 13th Annual Jail and Bail (PHOTOS)

The 13th Annual Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail and Bail fundraiser at Eddie V’s brought together Tampa’s business leaders to support children needing mobility assistance.  This unique event featured participants serving time in a mock jail, to raise funds and awareness, highlighting the community’s solidarity and philanthropy. This year’s event raised more than $230,000.  Two children

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Tampa Bay Sun FC Unveils All-Local “Taste of Tampa” Food Options for Inaugural Season (PHOTOS)

The Tampa Bay Sun FC has unveiled its “Taste of Tampa” food selections for fans at Riverfront Stadium, headlined by the first-ever stadium concessions offering from Bern’s Steak House. The options will include classics like hotdogs and more unique stadium fare like charcuterie cups and ice cream sandwiches, crafted from Bern’s beloved Macadamia Nut Ice

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SVN Commercial Advisory Group closes on $8 million commercial property in Davenport

A pair of senior advisors at SVN Commercial Advisory Group closed the sale of a multi-tenant retail property for $8 million. The property, at 942 Heritage Pass, Davenport, is newly built, containing tenants who are still finishing up their interior build outs. The buyer, Davenport Legacy Investment Group, was represented by Matt Fenske and Tony

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Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber announces Taste of the Beaches title sponsor

The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce has named Smith & Associates Real Estate as the title sponsor of the 2024 Taste of the Beaches taste tour. This year’s event will take place from October 5 to October 13, with a kickoff party on October 4. Taste of the Beaches is an annual tradition that

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Darcie Glazer Kassewitz named 2025 chair of AdventHealth Starlight Gala (VIDEO and PHOTOS)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a substantial gift to the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.

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New renderings released of Marina Pointe’s second tower

Located in the Westshore Marina District, on a private peninsula, Marina Pointe is a 151-residence high-rise. Tower one of the Marina Pointe project was sold out, by December of 2023. Tower Two will have 157 luxury condos ranging from 1,400 square feet to 4,000 square feet, ranging from the high $700,000’s to more than $4

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Elevated Leads announces addition of C-Suite executives

Insurance Elevated, an insurance services firm based in Ybor City, announced that its sister company Elevated Leads appointed Eric Perez as chief executive officer, the transition of Eric Bosworth from CEO to chief marketing officer and chief operating officer and the addition of Sean Moulton as chief technology officer. “I am honored to join Insurance

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PepsiCo becomes exclusive beverage provider for The Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium has announced a five-year agreement with PepsiCo, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider, starting August 15. The Florida Aquarium and PepsiCo will also partner on several projects including increased support for saving Florida’s coral reefs and bettering the Tampa Bay region, as part of a three-way partnership between the Aquarium,

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