St. Petersburg College partners with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater to redesign hospitality education

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St. Petersburg College is updating its hospitality curriculum through a new partnership with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, aiming to better prepare students for careers in Florida’s growing tourism industry, according to a statement. The redesigned Introduction to Hospitality course eliminates traditional textbooks and instead features interactive, locally focused content including videos, images and insights from industry … Read more

On the Scene: Inaugural MeGala (PHOTOS)

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Mega Service Solutions, a second-generation family-owned and veteran-run facility management and commercial cleaning company, held its first MeGala, at the Cuban Club, in Ybor City.  All proceeds from this year’s event benefitted Action Zone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and military spouses succeed in building businesses.

On the Scene: Art show in Ybor City spotlights local women entrepreneurs (PHOTOS)

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More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Haya, in Ybor City, to celebrate International Women’s Day with the debut of “WOMAN,” the first solo art show by Tampa-based artist Courtney Pasterchick. The event, supported by 10 women-owned businesses, featured music by DJ and singer Lolo Mayhew, complimentary cocktails from 21 Seeds Tequila and sweet treats … Read more

TBBW’s Women Who Win Class of 2025 participate in Hammers and Heels Habitat build (PHOTOS)

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Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Gulfside hosted a volunteer build day, exclusively for the finalists of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s 2025 Women Who Win awards. For the third consecutive year, Habitat Tampa Bay Gulfside is the nonprofit partner for the Women Who Win Awards. The Finalists met at Habitat’s Longlake Preserve Townhome neighborhood on … Read more

CEO Connect Recap: The Story Behind 3 Daughters Brewing

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Mike and Lee Harding have built a St. Petersburg-based beer empire. Three Daughters Brewing now does nearly $14 million in revenue, with three locations, including its Clearwater location. It boasts major customers like Publix and Walt Disney World. Their journey spans several decades, and industries, and yes, three daughters.  Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and … Read more