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Will Weatherford, chair of the board of trustees for the University of South Florida, has recommended Rhea Law as interim president for the college. Law is was previously Of Counsel for Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney and has a long resume of service, both in business and the community in Tampa Bay. She was president, CEO … Read more
The Mike Evans Family Foundation has launched the “13 Pillars of Strength” campaign to 13 people, throughout the Tampa Bay area, who have overcome adversity and made a difference in their communities. Starting in September, the foundation will share a story about an individual who has made a difference spanning 13 weeks, meanwhile raising money … Read more
Gina Wilkins knows sometimes small acts of kindness reap the biggest rewards. In 2012, Wilkins’ work as a self-employed, certified, architectural draftsman was hit hard by the recession. But it was nothing compared to the struggles faced by her friends in the business, the contractors and craftsmen she interacted with daily. As she explains, “A … Read more
The Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship has extended its nomination period until June 20. The fellowship is accepting nominations for Black or Latinx mid-level members of organizations to participate in the inaugural Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. The program was created by Brian Butler, president and CEO of Vistra Communications, … Read more
For the fourth year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County to present a deserving Tampa Bay area family a new home in Pinellas Park. On the morning of June 15, 2021, the family arrived at their new home. As an added surprise, Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron’s … Read more
By Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way Suncoast It’s the joyous smile of a single mom who gained a new job, with our assistance. It’s the grateful dad who delivers relief to his family, thanks to a collaborative food distribution. It’s the precocious child beaming over a new book that he actually gets to take … Read more
Walk into the newly opened Dental Boutique in Westchase and get ready to experience the next level in dentistry. Andrew Vallo’s community-focused ethos brings dentistry into the 21st century of service with thoughtful amenities and detailed extras. As Vallo recently explained, “For years, and years, people looked at going to the dentist as awkward or … Read more
By Shelley Fisher, regional executive, east region and Brent Wright, head of institutional consulting Many nonprofits and foundations –including charitable and philanthropic organizations–have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. While economic problems have caused demand for their services to increase, these same issues have created funding and operational issues for the organizations themselves. Many … Read more
University of South Florida President Steven Currall made it clear on December 11, 2019, the day Jeff Scott was introduced as the Bulls’ new football coach, that he wanted athletics to be an area of emphasis. Currall, who took office only five months earlier, worked closely with athletics director Michael Kelly in bringing Scott on … Read more
Ybor City is associated with many monikers. The cigar capital of the United States, the place to get the best Cuban sandwich, home of the roosters and one of the oldest restaurants in Florida. It’s also rich with history, beautiful architecture and an impassioned community, some of whom have connections to the city that date … Read more
