Megan Kostner 
Six companies have been awarded funding from the Florida Venture Forum, the state’s largest support organization for investors and entrepreneurs. The recipients were awarded a total of $300,000 during the 16th annual Early Stage Venture Conference, in Orlando, earlier this month. Award funding came from Forum members Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, the Florida Power & … Read more
Waiting at a doctor’s office for a scheduled appointment is notoriously not fun, with schedules often running behind, tedious paperwork needing completion and an array of out-of-date magazines as the only source of entertainment. Enter RevDoc, a mobile app and health care delivery platform founded by Anil “AK” Kottoor. The app allows those seeking to … Read more
The University of South Florida (USF) has been selected as the international headquarters for the Global Vision Network (GVN), an organization of virologists spanning more than 80 centers of excellence in more than 40 countries, working to advance research on viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. Leaders from both USF and GVN hosted a formal signing … Read more
The city of St. Petersburg has launched its “Safe Summer” series of events beginning with a block party Saturday, at Campbell Park Recreation Center, complete with education on violence prevention, snacks and family-friendly activities. The event officially kicked off the “Safe Summer” series, which will continue with “Safe Summer Fridays” held every other Friday, from … Read more
Visit Tampa Bay has recognized 11 Tampa Bay area hospitality industry professionals for their roles in promoting tourism in the region and ensuring a positive visitor experience. The industry leaders were honored at the group’s National Travel and Tourism Awards lunch, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in late May. Included among honorees … Read more
Clearwater, FL – Shelby Construction is excited to announce the upcoming DIY and Construction Play Extravaganza, set to take place on June 15th at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The event promises an engaging and interactive experience for families and individuals alike, celebrating creativity, innovation, and hands-on construction fun. From 4:00pm to 8:00pm, attendees will immerse … Read more
Metropolitan Ministries is seeking community support for families facing homelessness or other dire situations as housing and other costs continue to rise. The organization, which serves those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, has provided more than $1.2 million in assistance to those in need over the past 11 months, and expects … Read more
Bryan Stern, a local combat veteran who founded and previously served as CEO of Project DYNAMO, will officially announce his next phase of missions to save lives at an expo in Normandy, France commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Under his leadership at Project DYNAMO, Stern oversaw the rescue of nearly 7,000 people, from perilous … Read more
