American Integrity Insurance donates $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries at Gratitude Gathering

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American Integrity Insurance announced a $100,000 donation to Metropolitan Ministries, during its Gratitude Gathering event on Friday. The donation will sponsor 1,000 collection barrels, across the region, gathering essential food and toys for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent initiative, which helps families facing hardship. The funds will also support expanded services to meet the community’s growing … Read more

Tampa Bay Charities Guide 2024: Here’s how you can support local giving this season 

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Every year, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth gathers for an afternoon and plans what they think the next year of issues will look like. From who will be on the cover, to special sections. The meeting takes hours, and we walk away with a plan.  A plan that never goes as planned.  … Read more

It’s official: Historic merger creates one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs in the U.S.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay have officially joined forces, forming one of the largest nonprofit after-school providers in Florida and marking one of the biggest Boys & Girls Clubs mergers in the country. This strategic partnership aims to serve more youth across the Tampa Bay … Read more

Ruth Eckerd Hall, HEP launch holiday food drive for Pinellas County homeless

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Ruth Eckerd Hall has partnered with the Homeless Empowerment Program to launch a holiday food drive supporting homeless individuals, and families, in Pinellas County. From now through December 31, attendees of Ruth Eckerd Hall, and the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, can bring non-perishable food items to donation bins located in the theater lobbies. … Read more

Horton Family Foundation donates $1 million for USF on-campus stadium

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The Horton Family Foundation, led by Oscar and Miriam Horton, has pledged $1 million to support the University of South Florida’s on-campus stadium, set to break ground Nov. 8. “We deeply appreciate Oscar and Miriam’s investment in our new stadium, which demonstrates their confidence in the vital role the project will play in the University … Read more

USF Athletics announces series of tributes honoring Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim’s legacy

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In an announcement made at the celebration of life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, the University of South Florida Athletics revealed a series of tributes to honor the coach, who passed away unexpectedly. A central tribute will be a permanent installation at the Yuengling Center, the Bulls’ home arena, where fans, students and athletes can gather to … Read more

The Spiral Staircase Steps Up After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, one local business is determined to provide more than just a place to work—it aims to offer a sanctuary. The Spiral Staircase, located in downtown Tampa and founded by Christina McCue Hoek, is a community-focused space designed to empower women at all stages of life. After the … Read more

Parc Center for Disabilities announces C-suite appointments

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Parc Center for Disabilities, in St. Petersburg, has named Marion White as chief operations officer and Pam Peters as assistant vice president of human resources. White, who has been with Parc for more than three years, will focus on communication, operational excellence and resource management, to enhance the organization’s programs and services. Peters brings 25 … Read more

Achieva Credit Union launches relief efforts for employees and educators impacted by hurricanes

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In response to the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Achieva Credit Union has rolled out two relief programs to assist affected employees and educators. The first initiative is a Hurricane Relief Fund for Achieva employees who experienced significant losses. Donations are being accepted from employees and members, with the Achieva Foundation matching contributions … Read more

Karen Holbrook to retire as USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor

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Karen Holbrook, regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus, will retire at the end of the year, concluding a six-year tenure. Appointed in 2018, Holbrook led the Sarasota-Manatee campus through several major changes including its transformation into a residential campus, with this fall’s opening of the Student Center and Atala Residence Hall. … Read more