Avison Young promotes new Florida market leader
Avison Young, a real estate services provider, based in Miami, has appointed Lisa Jesmer as market leader for Florida. Jesmer will take on the added leadership, and focus, of driving
Sarasota design house announces partnership with the ‘Queen of Versailles’ (PHOTOS)
Sarasota Design House, BSWANKY, has partnered with Jackie Siegel, an American socialite, model, actress and beauty pageant director. Siegal was one of the main subjects of the 2012 documentary film
Jesuit alum achieves $5 million in giving to high school with another $2.5 million gift
With the recognition of his second $2.5 million gift, Jesuit High School announced that Richard “Steve” Jenkins, class of 1975, has surpassed $5 million in giving to the school. Jenkins
Empath Health and Trustbridge announce partnership
Empath Health will unite with Trustbridge, and its affiliates, including Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea, together becoming Florida’s largest nonprofit post-acute care organization. Empath will
Fitness company signs franchise deal with Tampa Bay resident
Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company, plans to make its Florida debut next winter after signing its latest franchise deal with Tampa Bay resident Bijal Patel. Patel says she is targeting
USF receives $1 million gift to provide St. Petersburg campus students with scholarships
The University of South Florida received a $1 million gift to provide scholarships to students on the St. Petersburg campus. The gift was made by Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie
Tampa nonprofit evacuates 51 Americans and allies from Haiti’s Capital in rescue mission
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based, veteran-led nonprofit that executes international rescue missions, has announced the successful rescue of 51 individuals during a helicopter rescue mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The evacuees, ranging
Crown Auto and the Hawkins Family Foundation sponsor fifth Glow Gala for Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties
In the United States, and around the world, Habitat for Humanity has made an indelible mark on thousands of lives. The organization, which was established in 1976, helps provide individuals,
American Structurepoint doubles office footprint in Tampa
American Structurepoint, a full-service architecture and engineering consulting firm, has signed a 9,485-square-foot office lease at 1 N Dale Mabry Hwy, in Tampa. The firm is currently located in the
Five finalists named in Florida Polytechnic University presidential search
The Florida Polytechnic University Presidential Search Committee has announced the names of five finalists that will be presented to the University’s Board of Trustees for consideration. Dr. Randy K. Avent,
Girls with Opportunity Become Women of Distinction
By Mary Pat King, CEO, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Elaine Feaster seized all the opportunities she could as a Girl Scout. On March 8, International Women’s Day, she
Avoid These 4 Common Investing Mistakes People Make in a Slow Economy
You probably remember hearing all about the Titanic in great detail during history class. You might remember how this ship was described as the epitome of luxury and had been
