Tampa Bay Wave, supported by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, has opened the applications portal for its inaugural 2024 HealthTech|X Accelerator program. Set to officially launch in Tampa on July 22, 2024, this program aims to fuel innovation and support high-potential healthtech startups in Tampa and beyond. The HealthTech|X Accelerator, a non-profit … Read more
It is a new chapter in children’s health care — regionally and beyond — from a couple whose name is synonymous with transformative giving. Welcome to the new Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) — the embodiment of a long-held vision shared by area philanthropists Pam and Les Muma. A new and transformational … Read more
Tampa General Hospital has revealed plans for a new center focused on men’s health, thanks to a contribution from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s Health Center is being driven by the partnership between TGH and USF Health. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s … Read more
The University of South Florida will hold its groundbreaking ceremony for its new on-campus stadium during the university’s annual Homecoming Week celebration, scheduled for October 14 to October 19, 2024. USF also released two new daytime renderings of the on-campus stadium, which follow the first set of renderings published in December. Following a competitive bid … Read more
Executives from BayCare and St. Joseph’s Children’s Foundation announced a substantial donation to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The Pagidipati family donated $50 million to the Tampa-based health care provider, which is the largest publicly recorded gift to a hospital in Tampa Bay and one of the largest gifts to health care in Florida, according to … Read more
A new study, from Canada Sports Betting, found that Baker Mayfield is the most popular Tampa Bay Buccaneers player, according to monthly Google searches. Mayfield, the Bucs quarterback, was found to have, on average, 631,000 searches, monthly. In second place was Mike Evans, wide receiver, and in third place was Lavonte David, linebacker. Evans had … Read more
Global Sports Institute, led by professional athletes Donald Suxho, a two-time United States Olympian, and Yury Shakirov, plans to transition a building that previously was the Tervis headquarters, in Venice, to a sports facility. Plans for the sports complex include four indoor volleyball courts equipped with Teraflex flooring, pickleball equipment, with 15 courts, and a … Read more
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 The Queen of Versailles. The line has three bag silhouettes with BSWANKY’s signature 24-karat gold-plated QV pendant. The Queen of Versailles Collection will be featured … Read more
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 now care for 5,000 hospice patients daily, supported by 5,000 colleagues and 3,000 volunteers throughout Florida. “This affiliation marks a significant milestone in our mission … Read more
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 South Tampa as the location of the new studio, which she anticipates opening in early 2025. In addition to this new deal, Pvolve says it … Read more