On the Scene: Resource center ribbon-cutting in South St. Pete (PHOTOS)

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly rebranded St. Pete Resource Center at 1350 22nd St. S., in St. Petersburg. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”16900,16897,16892″]

Scenes from TBBW’s Women of Influence at Workscapes (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine held a Women of Influence panel discussion at Workscapes, in Tampa. The topic was Women in Commerical Real Estate, Construction and Development. The event was presented by Shumaker, Contractors Closers & Connections, TD Bank, Stoneweg and Workscapes. See photos from the event by clicking through the gallery below. Photos by … Read more

On the Scene: Van Wezel Foundation’s 20th Annual Inspiration Gala

The Van Wezel Foundation held its 20th annual Inspiration Gala, raising more than $1.7 million. This level of funding makes the event the most successful fundraiser in the foundation’s history. During the gala, it was also announced that the first $20 million in private funding for the future Sarasota Performing Arts Center was committed by … Read more

On the Scene: Metropolitan Ministries turns 50 (PHOTOS)

Tampa’s Metropolitan Ministries used its annual Bridge Builders event to kick off a celebration of hope, celebrating 50 years of the organization. Jeff and Penny Vinik were the honorary chair couple for the event. Since 2007, the Vinik Family Foundation has donated more than $128 million to nonprofits working in the areas of education, human … Read more

On the Scene: Leadership Tampa Bay’s Power of Access (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa Bay held its Power of Access event at the Centre Club, in Tampa. The event brings ten of Tampa Bay’s most influential people, ten table moderators (one for each table) and 80 participant leaders. The ten influencers rotate around the room, every 10 minutes, to discuss and bring possible solutions to some of … Read more

On the Scene: Charity Polo Classic (PHOTOS)

The Charity Polo Classic was held at DI Polo Tour, in Plant City. The Charity Polo Classic was founded in 2011 by Advertising Executive and Professional Polo Player, Chris Gannon and Children’s Cancer Center Board Member Patrick Moraites. All proceeds for the 2022 event benefited the Children’s Cancer Center, Clothes To Kids and Big Brothers … Read more

Members mingle at the Mahaffey celebrating The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts

What’s the universal sign of a great party? When nobody wants to leave! Just ask Amy Miller, president of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. “What a great vibe it was,” she said about the intimate soiree held inside the VIP lounge at The Mahaffey Theater. The event was a Happy Hour for supporters of … Read more

Scenes from TBBW’s Tech Connect (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Tech Connect panel discussion at Five Labs, in Tampa. The event was presented by SME Solutions Group, PSCU and Source 1 Solutions. A group of data and IT professionals shared their experiences, insights and challenges around digital transformation, data enablement and data privacy. Christopher J. Moyer Sr., president … Read more

On the Scene: The Tampa Club’s View 42 Grand Opening (PHOTOS)

The Tampa Club held the grand opening of its newly renovated space. The 8,000+ square foot renovation includes the expansion of the Grille, the Main Dining Room and the new outdoor terrace. The Main Dining Room is now called The Canopy Ballroom and The Grille was renamed View42 for the 42nd floor and the Tampa … Read more