► The Pasco Economic Development Council hosted its 36th Annual Awards at the Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center honoring Garyline, JTD Enterprises, TRU Simulation + Training, Jon’s Gourmet Nutrition, OpenBuilds and Ted and Avis Phillips with leadership awards. (Pictured above) ► New Life Community Gospel Church welcomed residents to the first LGBTQ+ friendly food … Read more
By Phuong Nguyen In 2019, more than 30 community leaders, including the presidents and chief executive officers of all the major hospital systems in the Tampa Bay area, convened for two days to discuss the state of the community’s mental health. Data from a community health assessment had revealed that despite strong programs in place, and … Read more
For those who know me, and even those who do not, most would describe me as pit bull crazy. I make no secrets about the passion I have for animals and rescue, but my love for pit bulls is fervent. Today, I want to share the story of Didi (formerly named Daisy), Mercy Full Project … Read more
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida held its annual Starlight Gala at the J.W. Marriott Tampa Water Street. During the event, the foundation announced Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, owner and co-chairman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation and president of the Glazer Vision Foundation, as chair of the 2025 AdventHealth West Florida … Read more
The 12th annual Savor St. Pete Food and Wine Festival – Presented by Publix will return to Vinoy Waterfront Park on Nov. 2 and 3, offering culinary demonstrations and tastings from a variety of chefs, restaurants and national brands. The festival, spanning four tents across 40,000 square feet, will feature a range of culinary experiences … Read more
AER Tampa, a 334-unit luxury rental community in Tampa’s Arts District, announced two new retail tenants – JETSET Pilates and YogaSix. JETSET Pilates, known for its 50-minute, high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts, will open its first location on Florida’s West Coast. YogaSix, which offers a variety of yoga classes accessible to all skill levels, will also … Read more
To commemorate 60 years of building stronger communities through mentoring, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay recently welcomed 500 attendees to its BIG to the Future gala. Sheilina Henry, president of Fleming’s Steakhouse, accepted this year’s RaysUP Award on behalf of Alumni Big Brother and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jorge Diaz. Diaz was chosen … Read more
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► North Lakeland will get a new Lakeland Hills Fire Rescue EMS Station, designed by CMHM Architects, for a 4,000-square-foot facility to serve as a prototype for other county facilities in the future. ► A new, state-of-the-art, Veterans Affairs clinic opened, in south Lakeland, at 2080 Meadowland Park Blvd, behind the Sam’s Club, on Lakeland … Read more
► Sarasota developer Howard Davis, best known for his work on the BOTA Center in the Rosemary District, sold the Lime Arts building, at 925 N. Lime Ave., in the Limelight District of Sarasota, for $2.9 million. (Pictured above) ► The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau will receive a transfer of $3,600,000 to fund furniture, … Read more