Snowbird, the newest member of USF St. Petersburg’s University Police Department (UPD), will receive his badge and become the campus’ first-ever comfort dog, assisting the department with calls related to mental health in the campus community. The swearing-in ceremony will take place Thursday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Atrium … Read more
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, the new USL Super League first-division franchise, announced Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and USF Health as its Front-of-Kit partnership and Official Health Care Provider. The TGH logo will be centered on both the home and away kits for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club inaugural season. USF Health will … Read more
Compass Tampa Bay has recently announced its partnership with Dominic Brescia and the Brescia Group. Dominic Brescia is the founder of The Brescia Group at Compass, a leading real estate team that serves the Tampa Bay, St. Pete and Sarasota areas. With over $50 million in real estate sales, Dominic and his team offer guidance … Read more
Oasis Bay Suites, located in the middle of northern Tampa’s “amusement district,” has announced that its grand opening will take place July 1st. The fully renovated hotel will feature 155 guest suites overlooking the pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, an expansive sundeck, cabana and restaurant and bar. Each pet-friendly two-room suite features a decorated living … Read more
Amerant Bank has hired industry veteran Mike Nursey to lead operations in Central Florida. As Central Florida Market President, Nursey will oversee Amerant’s ongoing expansion in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and throughout the Central Florida market. “Mike’s extensive knowledge of market dynamics in Tampa, as well as Orlando and Jacksonville, combined with his proven expertise … Read more
MarineMax (HZO) became the largest superyacht services company in the world, after a series of acquisitions that included Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Fairport Yacht Management, SuperYacht Management (SYM) and Atalanta Golden Yachts. Now, the company is creating a new division to bring the company’s new superyacht brands into one global support structure and allow … Read more
The city of St. Petersburg has launched its “Safe Summer” series of events beginning with a block party Saturday, at Campbell Park Recreation Center, complete with education on violence prevention, snacks and family-friendly activities. The event officially kicked off the “Safe Summer” series, which will continue with “Safe Summer Fridays” held every other Friday, from … Read more
Bryan Stern, a local combat veteran who founded and previously served as CEO of Project DYNAMO, will officially announce his next phase of missions to save lives at an expo in Normandy, France commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Under his leadership at Project DYNAMO, Stern oversaw the rescue of nearly 7,000 people, from perilous … Read more
Yacht life. It even sounds lovely, doesn’t it? It’s one of those experiences that once you have once, you will want to do it again and again. It’s hard to go back to a boat. Some may say spoiled, I say, appreciating the finer things life has to offer. Sunburst Yacht Charters’ business banks on … Read more
Travel is more than just getting from Point A to Point B. It’s an important service industry, integral to a professional’s workdays and leisure nights, critical for companies and families. The image of private charter flights as the privilege of only the superwealthy, or celebrity-few, is changing. A current trend for busy executives, and leisure … Read more
