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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

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services is undergoing a leadership transition as Mary Ann Porter steps down from her role as managing broker. Porter, the company’s first employee, has been

One Stop Cares, a nonprofit focused on providing support services to affordable housing communities, has appointed Audrey Abraham as its new executive director. Abraham has worked with One Stop Housing,

The Clearwater-based brand of Hooters is ‘Stronger than ever,’ according to CEO, Neil Kiefer.

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will reopen its in-house bistro, The Canyon, in spring 2025, as The Canyon by Catering by The Family. The restaurant, in downtown

Thirsty Buffalo Brewing has launched Brahman Golden Ale. Sales from the beer will support the University of South Florida student-athletes through the Fowler Avenue Collective, the university’s name, image and

Vista Gin has partnered with Tampa-based Pepin Distributing to expand its presence in the region. The agreement will make the craft gin more widely available at retailers, restaurants and bars

Combat Waffle Studios, a veteran-owned gaming company backed by Meta, has leased a 23,349-square-foot industrial space, at 195 Triple Diamond Blvd., in Nokomis. The studio, best known for its hit

Buckley, a sea turtle with an incredible survival story, is ready to return home after an unexpected detour—more than a mile inland. Discovered stranded on a dirt road, in rural

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners approved Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s plan to build about 30 affordable homes on a 9.5-acre lot at Miracle Drive and Century