Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties will rebrand as Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. The rebranding comes several months after the organization announced its expansion into Hernando County. An extensive name-change process must be conducted for an affiliate to change its localized name. Habitat International’s branding considerations include a three-pronged approach … Read more
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay announce staff changes. Cassie Kackley was named chief development officer, DJ Gothe was named chief financial officer, Cindy Bauer was named chief human resources officer and Cassandra Thomas was named chief marketing officer. Following a strategic transition, all … Read more
Gulf Coast Sourdough, a wholesale bakery in Tampa, sold a part of its business to Tampa-based Bavaro’s Hospitality. The sale includes Gulf Coast Sourdough’s baking facility, in Sulphur Springs, and its associated assets. The restaurant and retail shop, Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House, will remain independent and continue to operate out of its current location, … Read more
Leadership St. Pete, the leadership program of the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, has selected executive and planning committees for the Class of 2025. The LSP Executive Committee includes: LSP Chair: Jenna Stock Wunsch, Raymond James LSP Chair-Elect: Debbie Viveiros, The Bank of Tampa LSP Immediate Past Chair: Leslie Hafer, St. Petersburg College LSP … Read more
Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru specialty coffee brand based in the Southeast, plans to expand to the Tampa Bay area with an agreement to develop four stores. The company has already expanded into Orlando, and other areas of Central Florida. Ellianos currently operates 54 stores, including eight stores in Jacksonville. The brand’s menu has Signature Creations … Read more
Cadmus Dental Lab, a creator of dental prosthetics, plans to increase its space with a new lease and increase its staff over the next three years. The Tampa-based company has leased 21,400 square feet, at 5701 East Hillsborough Avenue, in the NetPark business park, and plans to grow from 50 employees to 100. Cadmus will … Read more
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, the destination marketing organization of Pinellas County on the Gulf Coast, has announced an 18-month partnership with the Betfred Rugby Super League. As an advertising sponsor, branded LED banners will be featured across more than 100 matches, which will also be televised on BBC and Sky Sports, promoting the beaches of St. … Read more
Larry Aldrich has been named the new owner, president and chief executive officer of Aqua Marketing & Communications, with offices in St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Charleston, South Carolina. Aldrich says he plans to expand Aqua’s clientele from local and regional to a national destination, travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. Aldrich also brings a team … Read more
Insurance Elevated, an insurance services firm based in Ybor City, announced that its sister company Elevated Leads appointed Eric Perez as chief executive officer, the transition of Eric Bosworth from CEO to chief marketing officer and chief operating officer and the addition of Sean Moulton as chief technology officer. “I am honored to join Insurance … Read more
The Florida Aquarium has announced a five-year agreement with PepsiCo, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider, starting August 15. The Florida Aquarium and PepsiCo will also partner on several projects including increased support for saving Florida’s coral reefs and bettering the Tampa Bay region, as part of a three-way partnership between the Aquarium, … Read more
