Years ago, it partnered with a church in Seminole Heights and provided meals to 11 people per day. Now, the Meals on Wheels of Tampa delivers about 1,000 meals a day and serves homebound, disabled and elderly community members. For Steve King, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Tampa, it’s an honor. “They’re the … Read more
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has appointed Linda O. Simmons as chair of its board of trustees, alongside the addition of three new board members. Simmons, a longtime board member and local business leader, will serve a two-year term as chair, beginning July 1, 2025. She currently serves as president and primary shareholder at R.R. … Read more
For Dr. Rajan “Raj” Wadhawan, the mission to care for children has long been personal. A neonatologist by training, he’s spent much of his 13-year tenure with AdventHealth focused on the youngest and most vulnerable patients, including six years as chief executive officer of the system’s children’s and women’s hospitals, in Orlando. Now, as chief … Read more
St. Petersburg College has appointed Dr. Mark McKinney as the new dean of its College of Computer and Information Technology. McKinney joins SPC from Pasco-Hernando State College, where he served as associate dean for academic affairs and retention services. In that role, he led initiatives that boosted graduation rates and supported academic excellence. His previous … Read more
Girls Inc. of Tampa Bay has revealed the honorees for its 2025 Celebrating Women in STEAM Luncheon, an annual event that celebrates influential women in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. This year’s event will honor five trailblazing leaders: Jamie Bryan, Chief Operating Officer, Greenacre Properties Cammie Chatterton, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bay Food … Read more
Berkeley Preparatory School has received $5 million in endowment gifts from two Tampa Bay families, funds that will directly support teaching excellence at the school. The Shah Family and the Taneja Family made the contributions during the 2024–2025 school year. Nita and Rupesh Shah committed $3 million to the Berkeley Endowment for Teaching Excellence, which … Read more
This year, Community Foundation Tampa Bay celebrates 35 years of impact and a major milestone: $1 billion in philanthropic funds stewarded to strengthen lives and communities across the Tampa Bay region. This pivotal achievement is not just about financial growth. It’s about impact. It represents thousands of people and organizations choosing to give back with … Read more
New College of Florida has received a $2.5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation to create a new Contemplation and Education Center, on its Sarasota Bay campus. The DSF Charitable Foundation, led by Florida residents David and Sara Scaife, has long been committed to advancing health, human services and education. Their latest contribution to … Read more
The University of South Florida Alumni Association has announced six distinguished honorees for its 2025 USF Alumni Awards, recognizing excellence in professional achievement, service and impact on the university community. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented to: Rick Brandt (’91, Economics), chief executive officer of BRANDT Gigi Fernández (’03, Psychology), Olympic gold medalist … Read more
The University of South Florida has announced the creation of Bulls Athletic Properties, a new in-house division that will oversee ticketing, corporate partnerships, media rights and major venue agreements. The new unit will serve as the central hub for all revenue-generating operations within USF Athletics and will shape the department’s long-term business model. It will … Read more