FARA set to host 16th Energy Ball for Friedreich’s Ataxia 

Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, genetic condition that affects approximately 5,000 people in the United States and 15,000 around the world. Debilitating and progressive, it is often diagnosed during childhood.  The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) has been a consistent voice for those who suffer from FA. The organization is at the forefront of research … Read more

Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures and the impact of equine therapy

Connections with animals are vital to the human spirit. Animals bring joy, happiness and comfort to people around the world. Horses, in particular, can have a special impact. Mary Rose Gullet, founder and president of Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures, knows this firsthand, and first-hoove.  After experiencing a traumatic event, during her adolescence, Gullet’s parents decided … Read more

CAN Community Health’s battle to eliminate HIV and sexually transmitted diseases

Imagine a world without HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections. These health challenges can be difficult to speak about. However, this does not lessen their significance in the community.  For many years, numerous transmitted diseases were an automatic death sentence. Fortunately, with breakthrough medical advancements, people who have been diagnosed with … Read more

Redefining Refuge’s courageous battle against sex trafficking 

 Did you know that for many years, minor children were arrested for prostitution in the state of Florida despite being forced to engage in inappropriate and horrific behavior against their will?  Redefining Refuge Founder and Executive Director Natasha Nascimento was outraged when she learned this and was determined to make a difference. In 2010, she … Read more

Charter Flight Services: Why an Emphasis on Safety Matters

Business owners and executives understand more than anyone how valuable time is. Often, there are not enough hours in the day. Air traveling is a common hassle for professionals and it makes sense. Preparing for a flight is time-consuming, especially if one must arrive at an airport hours before takeoff. Charter flights save a significant amount of … Read more

Crown Auto and the Hawkins Family Foundation sponsor fifth Glow Gala for Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties

In the United States, and around the world, Habitat for Humanity has made an indelible mark on thousands of lives. The organization, which was established in 1976, helps provide individuals, and families, with affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity has served over 39 million people, worldwide, since its inception. The organization, which relies on donations and … Read more

The Marker Locker securely stores golf markers in a creative way

For golf enthusiasts, markers are more than an important tool to use on the course. They can provide golfers a meaningful way to showcase their personality and they can be collectors’ items that remind golfers of their past experiences such as visiting prestigious destinations like Augusta National Golf Club or Pebble Beach Resorts.  But there … Read more

St. Pete startup has created AI Software to detect deception in texts, emails and more 

Artificial intelligence technology has already had a profound impact on lives, despite still being in its infancy. While the technology is controversial in nature, due to its incredible capabilities, there are key benefits to utilizing artificial intelligence.   St. Petersburg-based Deceptio.AI is one such company that has implemented AI, in a powerful way, for the … Read more