Clearwater Marine Aquarium unveils new guest spaces, food court and more (PHOTOS)

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium showed off more completed parts of its $80 million expansion Friday, including a food court, retail area and above water viewing deck. This addition is part of the $80 million expansion which began with the unveiling of the new 1.5 million gallon dolphin habitat in July. “We’re proud to be a community … Read more

A sneak peek inside Gonzmart’s newest restaurant, Casa Santo Stefano, and the story behind the concept

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Richard Gonzmart’s newest restaurant, Casa Santo Stefano

Richard Gonzmart’s newest restaurant, Casa Santo Stefano, pays tribute to the Sicilian immigrants who helped establish Ybor City in the late 1800s. The concept for the restaurant has been in the works for years, but the perfect building and location were needed. When Gonzmart bought the building just across the street from his flagship Columbia … Read more

Virtual Connect: COVID-19 and the impact on philanthropy (VIDEO)

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The Virtual Connect Forum is designed to bring together individuals that hold strategic leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area. These events will provide an outlet for leaders to collaborate, discuss issues, exchange ideas and share insights with an invitation-only audience.

PANELISTS:

Dr. Shahnaz Ann Kazi

Medical Director, Population Health, BayCare Physician Partners Family Medicine, BayCare Medical Group, BayCare Primary Care Collaborative, Chair Clinical Lead, BayCare Medical Group COVID-19 Clinics

Angela McCauley

Regional Leader, Florida, Alzheimer’s Association

Pratima Persuad

Market Director, American Diabetes Association

Brant Woodward

Executive Vice President, Southeast Region, American Cancer Society

 

 

Fresh Thyme Market to adopt Tampa-based Touch-Less Aisle technology

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Fresh Thyme Market Tampa

Cornerstone Consulting, a Tampa-based software firm, says its ELI technology is getting embraced by grocers in a time when touching is considered taboo. “Technology has caught up to the concept [of touchless],” says David Williams, executive vice president of business development for Cornerstone Consulting. Fresh Thyme Market, an organic and health-focused grocer in the Midwest, … Read more

MarineMax acquires Illinois-based boat retail company, adds 20 locations

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MarineMax, based in Clearwater, has acquired SkipperBud’s, based in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois and its affiliate, Silver Seas, adding 20 locations to the MarineMax footprint in the United States. With the acquisition, MarineMax adds locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, California, Washington and Florida. It also expands MarineMax’s real estate holdings with the addition of 11 … Read more

A socially distant Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place Oct. 10

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The Alzheimer’s Association wants Pinellas County residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 10. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals, or in small groups, on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Pinellas County, instead of hosting … Read more

Leadership Tampa Bay names 2020-2021 Board of Directors

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Leadership Tampa Bay has named their 2020-2021 board members. The organization named board members during their annual meeting at the Centre Club. Click through the gallery to see who will be leading the organization in the next year.[image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”9304,9339,9306,9338,9308,9309,9310,9334,9337,9313,9314,9315,9316,9317,9340,9319,9347,9321,9322,9323,9324,9341,9326,9342,9328,9329,9330,9343″]

Kevin Kiermaier honored as 2020 Dreammaker of the Year

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Kevin Kiermaier, a center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, was named 2020’s Dreammaker of the Year by the Children’s Dream Fund. Kiermaier was recognized at the organization’s virtual 2020 Dreammaker Luncheon for his work with the Kiermaier’s Kids program. With a $25,000 donation to the Children’s Dream Fund, Kevin Kiermaier, and his wife, Marisa, … Read more