Jo-Lynn Brown 
Address: 10 Papaya St., Unit 1404, Clearwater Beach Specs: 4 bedrooms | 3.5 bathrooms | 4,065 square feet List price: $5,900,000 This penthouse condominium unit has one of the largest patio and wrap-around balconies on Clearwater Beach. It has more than 4,000 square feet of living space and a 3,000+ square foot patio. The grand … Read more
The Biden administration has approved disaster relief funding in response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated $441 million to assist individuals affected by Hurricane Helene and $349 million in public assistance to support communities. Hurricane Milton Response President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Florida following Hurricane … Read more
Port Tampa Bay has reopened its shipping channels and resumed vessel operations, following Hurricane Milton. Vessel movements will be restricted to daylight hours. After completing safety assessments, the U.S. Coast Guard has set the port condition to normal, with one-way traffic and daylight-only restrictions in place. Commercial vessels, including fuel tankers, cruise ships and vessels … Read more
In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Crunch Fitness has opened select locations across Florida to offer essential services to those affected by the storm. Residents facing power outages, and a lack of basic utilities, can visit participating Crunch Fitness centers for access to showers, charging stations and a supportive space to recover. “We … Read more
St. Petersburg College and the United Faculty of Florida have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, approved by 95% of the voting faculty in September and ratified by the college’s Board of Trustees, aims to strengthen faculty conditions while enhancing student outcomes. The deal includes notable provisions such as competitive salary adjustments, increased … Read more
Tampa’s Ferman Motor Car Company has donated $1 million to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts, in Tampa Bay. The funds will support families of first responders who lost homes in the storm. “Our hearts are broken for those impacted by this storm,” said Jim Ferman, head of the family-owned automotive company. “We aim to support … Read more
TriVerity, a Velera company, has appointed David Knowles as its new president. He will oversee service delivery, digital integration, marketing, information technology support and other operations within TriVerity, while also managing disputes and operations for Velera. Knowles, who joined Velera in January 2024, previously served as senior vice president of client delivery and operations, at … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, in collaboration with the University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business, has launched the 2024 FinTech|X Accelerator, featuring a cohort of 10 startups. Powered by support from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Encore Bank, Smiley Technologies and Shumaker Loop & Kendrick, the program is now in its third year. The FinTech|X … Read more
For 25 years, Elodie Dorso has been engulfed in the mission of Evara Health. Dorso, a Pinellas County-born and bred native, has been leading the organization for the past six years as chief executive officer, building on the blocks laid for her dating back 40 years, by founder, Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke. Ruth Clarke, the … Read more
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving is providing relief efforts in response to Hurricane Helene and the expected landfall of Hurricane Milton. In a public-private partnership with the City of Tampa, the company is offering debris removal, cleanup and relocation services to communities impacted by the storms. The company, which operates more than 200 franchises … Read more
