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Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.

Four people stand together inside the new Firehouse Subs restaurant in Clearwater, smiling for a photo in front of a mural featuring a Clearwater Fire & Rescue truck.

Firehouse Subs opens 1,400th restaurant in Clearwater

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

Firehouse Subs opened its 1,400th location in Clearwater, spotlighting Tampa Bay’s strong franchise growth and community impact.

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership

Chuck Merlis October 15, 2025

YMCA CEO David Jezek closes a 42-year career shaped by service, collaboration and community leadership in St....

Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Bryan Stern and members of Grey Bull Rescue stand in the crowd at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as families and supporters gather during the release of hostages from Gaza.

Tampa rescue team witnesses historic hostage release in Tel Aviv

Chuck Merlis October 14, 2025

Tampa’s Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, joined families in Hostages Square as Israel celebrated the...

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant Exterior of Metro Diner’s new Palm Harbor location at The Fountains shopping center.

Metro Diner opens first Palm Harbor restaurant

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Metro Diner expands in Tampa Bay with its first Palm Harbor location, adding another Florida favorite to...

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson and former Buccaneers player Mike Alstott present a $20,000 check to the Mike Alstott Family Foundation at Liquor Depot’s Waters Avenue location in Tampa.

Tampa’s Liquor Depot Event Raises $20K for Mike Alstott Foundation

Chuck Merlis October 13, 2025

Liquor Depot’s sold-out charity event with Mike Alstott raised $20,000 for Tampa Bay families.

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth Shoppers walk between vendor tents at a Tampa Bay Markets event in downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Markets drive millions in local growth

Chuck Merlis October 9, 2025

Tampa Bay Markets drives millions in local economic impact through 16 markets and roughly 900 vendors across...

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20...

Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026 Members of the Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 pose together during a group photo

Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026

Jo-Lynn Brown July 23, 2025

Leadership Tampa Bay introduces the professionals selected for its Class of 2026.

Tampa’s Bryan Stern featured in Netflix docuseries on Bin Laden manhunt A split image shows a smartphone displaying the Netflix logo on the left and Bryan Stern in a decorated U.S. military uniform in front of an American flag on the right, with the words “From Screen to Real World” across the bottom.

Tampa’s Bryan Stern featured in Netflix docuseries on Bin Laden manhunt

Jo-Lynn Brown June 20, 2025

Bryan Stern reflects on intelligence work and the missions that still drive him.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donates $750,000 to Tampa Bay area charities Crowd gathered inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa as 75 local charities receive $10,000 checks during a National Philanthropy Day celebration with confetti falling from above.