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How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success Ashley Butler, owner of Ice Cold Air, standing beside a red Ford Mustang at her Tampa home.

How Tampa’s Ashley Butler turned struggle into success

Chuck Merlis February 25, 2026

From struggle to success Ashley Butler built a $12M Tampa business rooted in grit grace and giving...

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Chuck Merlis October 30, 2025

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory

Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory

Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica

Chuck Merlis October 29, 2025

Tampa-based Operation Phoenix launches its first relief mission, delivering lifesaving aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

Tampa Bay remembers Doug Martin for more than football Doug Martin receives a certificate of appreciation from a U.S. Army officer at Schofield Barracks during the 2013 Pro Bowl week.

Doug Martin receives a certificate of appreciation from a U.S. Army officer at Schofield Barracks during the 2013 Pro Bowl week.

Tampa Bay remembers Doug Martin for more than football

Chuck Merlis October 19, 2025

Doug Martin’s legacy shines through his quiet generosity and service to Tampa Bay.

Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant logo in teal featuring a crest above the restaurant’s name.

Ceviche’s Tampa comeback shows why visibility is viability

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

Ceviche’s return to Tampa’s International Plaza isn’t just a comeback. It’s a masterclass in strategy, collaboration and...

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership

Chuck Merlis October 16, 2025

YMCA CEO David Jezek closes a 42-year career shaped by service, collaboration and community leadership in St....

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20...

Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO Audrey Chapuis stands along Tampa’s Riverwalk ahead of her appointment as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center.

Audrey Chapuis stands along Tampa’s Riverwalk ahead of her appointment as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center.

Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO

Jo-Lynn Brown December 30, 2025

The Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next president and CEO following a...

Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026 Members of the Leadership Tampa Bay Class of 2026 pose together during a group photo

Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2026

Jo-Lynn Brown December 23, 2025

Leadership Tampa Bay introduces the professionals selected for its Class of 2026.

Tampa’s Bryan Stern featured in Netflix docuseries on Bin Laden manhunt A split image shows a smartphone displaying the Netflix logo on the left and Bryan Stern in a decorated U.S. military uniform in front of an American flag on the right, with the words “From Screen to Real World” across the bottom.