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David W. Jezek, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, will retire at the end of this year. Jezek’s retirement will conclude a 42-year professional

Tampa-based veteran and nonprofit founder Bryan Stern has been named one of six recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for 2024. Stern, the chairman and founder

The William Stanley CFO Group, a Tampa-based provider of fractional chief financial officer services, has acquired a local tax and accounting firm, Craft & Company CPAs, a business founded over

Wright’s Gourmet House plans to open its first satellite location at Tampa General Hospital’s Davis Islands campus. The deli and bakery, known for its sandwiches and baked goods, has signed

Tony DiBenedetto, chief executive officer of Appspace and founder of the nonprofit Think Big for Kids, will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, in April. Born to young parents, DiBenedetto

The relocation makes way for Velera, in St Pete, to move into SPP’s former space.

Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its

Amorino Gelato, an international gelato chain, founded in Paris, is set to open a location in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District, at 1246 Central Ave. The shop will occupy more than

Chris Moyer, former founder, president and chief executive officer of SME Solutions Group, has officially begun his term as chair of the CEO Council of Tampa Bay. With a track

After nearly 24 years of hosting Florida This Week, Rob Lorei is stepping into a new role at WEDU. Lorei, who has led the public affairs program since its inception,

The Save The Kids Foundation’s Gatsby Gala brought together philanthropists, industry leaders and advocates to support pediatric cancer research. The event’s highlight was the recognition of Dr. Mildred Duncan, a

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful has named Kristina Moreta as its executive director. Moreta, a longtime advocate for environmental sustainability, steps into the role with experience in leadership, fundraising and environmental