On the Scene: CASA’s 2021 Peace Celebration (PHOTOS)
CASA Pinellas held its 2021 Peace Celebration at the Coliseum, in St. Petersburg.
On the Scene: Hands Across the Bay Donation and Empowerment Center celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)
Hands Across the Bay hosted the grand opening of its first Donation & Empowerment Center, at 13247 38th Street N., Suite A, Clearwater. Hands Across the Bay is a nonprofit organization that was developed to positively impact the lives of Tampa Bay residents. The organization was established by Julie Weintraub, who is owner of the … Read more
On the Scene: CEOs in Schools (PHOTOS)
Tampa Bay area senior executives volunteered in Hillsborough County public elementary schools as part of the educational program CEOs in Schools. Each business leader was paired with a local school and experienced a day in the life of educators, and students, with the opportunity to share their own business knowledge with principals, teachers and the … Read more
On the Scene: EmpowHERment celebrates one-year anniversary (PHOTOS)
The EmpowHERment Community Center celebrated its one-year anniversary. While founded just four years ago, EmpowHERment opened a physical center last year, during the pandemic. In the effort to provide a safe, welcoming space, this community center embarked on a new journey, doing their part to help women rise through support services, support groups, empowerment workshops … Read more
On the Scene: Cars & Couture (PHOTOS)
The Cars & Couture 007 Edition was held at Mahaffey Theater, in St. Petersburg. The event raised funds for Autism Speaks and The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”14971,14972,14973,14974,14975″]
On the Scene: Florida Chapter CEOs Against Cancer (PHOTOS)
The American Cancer Society held a reception for Karen Knudsen, at Raymond James Stadium. Knudsen was named chief executive officer for the organization and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, in April 2021. She made history for the organization as the first women CEO to hold the position. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”14769,14768,14767,14766,14765,14764″]
On the Scene: Cristal for a Cause benefiting the Children’s Dream Fund (PHOTOS)
Taylor and Sonya Ranker, of Questmont the Virtual Family Office, invited guests into their home for a private fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Dream Fund. Guests were treated to a VIP champagne tasting with Louis Roeder Cristal, catering by Eddie V’s and a performance by Sandra Joseph and Ron Bohmer, two of the original cast … Read more
On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco celebrates 700th home build (PHOTOS)
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties celebrated a huge milestone – its 700th home build. Over 100 businesses, and individuals, came together to sponsor this family’s home. Solar Bear donated and installed solar power onto the home. Feeding Tampa Bay has been stocking the pantries of all Habitat homeowners. As a special … Read more
On the Scene: Billecart-Salmon Wine Tasting
Billecart-Salmon Wine held a tasting event at the home of Taylor and Sonya Ranker, of Questmont. Theirs were one of five homes, across the United States, selected to be Billecart-Salmon Brand Ambassadors. The event was presented by A Vine Affair, Gina Lyons and Geoffrey Loisel, of France, the director of Americas for Billecart-Salmon. Guests were … Read more
On the Scene: Stronger than Stigma
The Gracepoint Foundation held its third annual Stronger Than Stigma event at Armature Works, in Tampa. This is the largest mental health awareness event in the Tampa Bay area. It featured speakers like Rita Lowman, president of Pilot Bank, and Holly O’Connor from the Miguel and Holly Show on Hot 101.5. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”13504,13502,13501,13500,13499″]