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The University of South Florida has appointed Dr. Sten Vermund as the new dean of the USF Health College of Public Health. Vermund joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health, from 2017 to 2022, and as a professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences

Margaritaville at Sea is further expanding its Heroes Sail Free program. Margaritaville is offering a limited quantity of first-come, first-served double-occupancy free fare cabins for United States military service members, police, firefighters, emergency services personnel, nurses and educators, and their guests. The Heroes Sail Free program sails on all Caribbean, Mexico and Bahamas cruise vacations

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast have received a $60,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. The grant is meant to bridge the digital divide and enhance technological access for thousands of kids and teens. Funding will allow four Boys & Girls Clubs in Hillsborough, Pasco and

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will open its new Campus Student Center and Atala Residence Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on August 6. Attendees will be able to tour parts of the building after the ceremony. The six-story, 100,000-square-foot building marks the first major expansion of the Sarasota-Manatee campus since it opened. The student center

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced nationwide career advancements for professionals, including 22 in Tampa Bay. The individuals advancing in Tampa Bay include: Elizabeth Riggin, service processing coordinator Erin Gruss, people solutions coordinator Adam Sinclair, wealth advisor Katie Ercolani, senior associate, retail assurance Anthony Guagliardo, senior associate, technology assurance

Moffitt Cancer Center has named Chip Fletcher general counsel. Fletcher has served as the cancer center’s deputy general counsel since 2018, and has provided legal and government relations support for the cancer center while at de la Parte & Gilbert law firm, from 1997 through 2006. Prior to joining Moffitt, Fletcher was the Hillsborough County

What I love most about my work with Action Zone is that every day, I get to help veterans build successful and financially rewarding lives when they return to civilian life.  But in doing that, I’m constantly reminded how much work still needs to be done to help our active duty service members prepare for

Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider a land swap, at a meeting June 20, that would facilitate a move for the Sheriff’s office, in Ybor City, to a larger site where the Grow Financial headquarters are currently located. The site would not only be larger, but it would also provide a newer facility for the Hillsborough

Six companies have been awarded funding from the Florida Venture Forum, the state’s largest support organization for investors and entrepreneurs. The recipients were awarded a total of $300,000 during the 16th annual Early Stage Venture Conference, in Orlando, earlier this month. Award funding came from Forum members Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, the Florida Power &

The University of South Florida (USF) has been selected as the international headquarters for the Global Vision Network (GVN), an organization of virologists spanning more than 80 centers of excellence in more than 40 countries, working to advance research on viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. Leaders from both USF and GVN hosted a formal signing

Visit Tampa Bay has recognized 11 Tampa Bay area hospitality industry professionals for their roles in promoting tourism in the region and ensuring a positive visitor experience. The industry leaders were honored at the group’s National Travel and Tourism Awards lunch, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in late May. Included among honorees

Clearwater, FL – Shelby Construction is excited to announce the upcoming DIY and Construction Play Extravaganza, set to take place on June 15th at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The event promises an engaging and interactive experience for families and individuals alike, celebrating creativity, innovation, and hands-on construction fun. From 4:00pm to 8:00pm, attendees will immerse