On the Scene: Tampa Bay Indo-US Chamber’s 2024 Banyan Ball (PHOTOS)

The Indo-US Chamber honored four business and community leaders at the 2024 Banyan Ball, at the Grand Hyatt, in Tampa.  The individuals that were honored included Rohini Rustogi, founder, president and chief executive officer of the Brandon, Riverview and South Shore Montessori Schools and Edward J Samuel Elementary Campus; Dr. Maulik Bhalani, founder and CEO … Read more

On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties’ Glow Gala (PHOTOS)

More than 500 attendees gathered to support the Habitat mission at the sold-out Glow Gala, presented by Crown Automotive Charities and the Hawkins Family Foundation.  The event, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, in St. Petersburg, illuminated the night celebrating the Habitat mission. Thanks to the support of the Glow Gala sponsors, and supporters, a record … Read more

On the Scene: Halos and Handbags event gives back to PACE for Girls (PHOTOS)

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Ryann Halo, of Salon Halo, and Gretchen Bauer, of BSWANKY, co-hosted an event at Salon Halo, in South Tampa, to benefit PACE for Girls. Food was provided by Chef Rosana and beverages by Cru Cellars. The Straz Center for Performing Arts and Opera Tampa provided music. A raffle raised more than $2,200 for PACE for … Read more

On the Scene: St. Pete EDC Annual Meeting (PHOTOS)

The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting, on the campus of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.  Speakers at this year’s meeting included St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch, EDC President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Swesey, immediate past chair of the Board of Governors Marcus Greene and new Chair Bill … Read more