One Liners Hillsborough: The Florida Aquarium, McKibbon Hospitality and more

The Florida Aquarium was named one of the top 10 aquariums in the country by USA Today’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — one of only Florida aquariums to make the list. Atlanta-based OrderlyMeds is expanding to Hillsborough County with a new pharmaceutical facility expected to bring 100 high-wage jobs by August 2025. USF faculty … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social (RENDERINGS)

Construction is underway for the St. Pete Athletic Paddle & Social, a 45,000-square-foot indoor sports and social club, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse Arts District. Set to open in August 2025, the facility will offer 14 indoor pickleball courts, two padel courts and six cabana-style table tennis stations. Additional amenities include a boutique gym, sauna, cold … Read more

Marcus Greene named Vice Chair of Copperhead Charities, supporting the Valspar Championship

Veteran Tampa Bay banking executive Marcus Greene has been named vice chair of Copperhead Charities, the nonprofit behind the Valspar Championship PGA TOUR event. Greene, regional president of Renasant Bank, brings more than four decades of experience in the local financial sector and over 10 years of involvement with the Valspar Championship, including service on … Read more

CAN Community Health launches Susan Terry Foundation

In a move to honor the legacy of one of Florida’s earliest AIDS advocates, CAN Community Health, in Tampa, has launched the Susan Terry Foundation, a new charitable arm aimed at empowering people affected by HIV. The Foundation officially launched on July 1 and is named for Susan Terry, who co-founded Sarasota’s first AIDS clinic, … Read more

How Bob Stahl used his entrepreneurial spirit to build one of Florida’s most respected insurance firms 

When Bob Stahl talks about his life and career, he doesn’t dwell much on milestones or accolades. “I never really thought about it that way,” he says. “I just woke up every day and went to work.” Sounds simple enough, but maybe more nonchalant than you’d think, considering the size and scope of his business.  … Read more

Florida authors to represent the Sunshine State at the 2025 National Book Festival

Two Florida writers whose work explores family, culture and identity are headed to Washington, D.C., this fall, to represent the state at one of the country’s most celebrated literary events. Florida Humanities’ Center for the Book has selected Dressing the Saints, by Aracelis González, and Mango Memories, by Sita Singh, as this year’s “Great Reads … Read more

New IICF chapter takes shape in Tampa Bay, with statewide philanthropic goals

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is expanding its reach in Florida, thanks to the efforts of Maggie Potter and Misty Carson — two Tampa-based professionals who are leading the launch of a statewide chapter focused on philanthropy, volunteerism and community impact. Potter and Carson, both longtime insurance industry professionals and community advocates, were selected … Read more