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Franklin Street, a commercial real estate firm, in Tampa, added Jess Johnson to the company’s executive leadership team, as chief revenue officer. From the firm’s Tampa headquarters, Johnson will lead

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has welcomed its first manatee patients to the new Manatee Rehabilitation Center. Yeti and Zamboni have been receiving critical care, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park through the

Leadership Tampa Bay has named its incoming class members for 2025. Leadership Tampa Bay’s mission has been to engage its members with businesses and community leaders to enhance knowledge of

The owners of the Sundial, in St. Petersburg, say they are remaining firm on their plans to redevelop the open-air retail center, despite ongoing efforts from Florida 2005 to halt

A hidden bourbon bar has opened in St. Petersburg’s Edge District. The 1st Ave Clubhouse Bourbon Bar is located inside the relocated 1st Ave Liquors store, at 1211 1st Avenue

Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Conservation team will begin hosting VIP Ride-Alongs three days a week, until September. The program was created to offer education about sea turtles that nest

Kenneth Feld continues as chair of the board.

The National Retail Federation honors Lisa Schalk as ‘America’s Retail Champion’

Bern’s Co. has teamed up with the art gallery CASS Contemporary to unveil specially crafted cocktails and limited edition Código 1530 Tequila bottles, featuring an exclusive label designed by CASS

Visit Tampa Bay, in partnership with Tampa’s Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters, is releasing a signature coffee blend, Pirate’s Plunder. Described in a statement as “…a rich taste that could tempt

The South Tampa Chamber hosted its annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion luncheon where three members were honored as DE&I Champions. 2024 South Tampa Chamber DE&I Champions: – Burruezo & Burruezo

Creative Sign Designs, in Westchase, has named Josh Baldwin as its new chief financial officer. Baldwin has 21 years of experience and an executive doctorate degree in business administration. Paul