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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

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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

► 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,

In response to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Crunch Fitness has opened select locations across Florida to offer essential services to those affected by the storm. Residents facing power outages, and a lack of basic utilities, can visit participating Crunch Fitness centers for access to showers, charging stations and a supportive space to recover. “We

St. Petersburg College and the United Faculty of Florida have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, approved by 95% of the voting faculty in September and ratified by the college’s Board of Trustees, aims to strengthen faculty conditions while enhancing student outcomes. The deal includes notable provisions such as competitive salary adjustments, increased

Friedreich’s ataxia is a rare, genetic condition that affects approximately 5,000 people in the United States and 15,000 around the world. Debilitating and progressive, it is often diagnosed during childhood.  The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) has been a consistent voice for those who suffer from FA. The organization is at the forefront of research

Bern’s Steak House and Haven have announced the return of Whiskey Tampa Foxtrot 2024, a weeklong series of whiskey-themed dinners running from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. Proceeds will benefit the Laxer Family Foundation, which supports at-risk youth, veterans and aspiring culinary artists. The event will feature dinners highlighting various whiskeys including Uncle Nearest, Rare

Motocave, a car condominium community designed for automotive enthusiasts, has begun move-ins at its location on Gandy Boulevard, in St. Petersburg. The development spans 3.75 acres and includes 43 customizable car condo units, across five buildings, totaling 55,000 square feet. Ten units are still available, ranging from 960 to 1,300 square feet. The property also

Construction Services Inc. has announced the promotion of Frank Rygiel, to president. Rygiel, formerly the executive vice president, will now oversee corporate operations including account management, revenue growth and profitability. Fred Lay, chief executive officer and founder of CSI, expressed confidence in Rygiel’s leadership, highlighting his strategic approach and commitment to maintaining the company’s culture

An affiliate Equus Capital Partners Ltd., a national real estate investment manager, has completed the acquisition of a two-building, 299,241 square-foot industrial center located in Lakeland, for $38 million. The property, at 900 & 920 N. Chestnut Road, is located 4.2 miles from Lakeland Linder International Airport. The buildings were built in 2021 and were

The Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat P1 Grand Prix returns for its fourth year, with a weekend of high-speed racing, from October 18-20. The event, held at the downtown waterfront and Pier District, is the finale of the P1 Offshore race season, during which championship titles will be decided. The weekend kicks off with a