Clearwater Marine Aquarium opens a Manatee Rehabilitation Center

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be debuting their new Manatee Rehabilitation Center on June 28th. The state-of-the-art facility, including ozone treatment and medical habitats with false bottoms, will accommodate manatees needing restorative care, affected by habitat loss, boat strike wounds, cold stress syndrome and environmental factors. Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Handy, and Chief … Read more

Franceen Gonzales appointed Park President of Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Florida Resort

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Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is excited to announce Franceen Gonzales as its new Park President. Gonzales has more than 30 years of experience in amusement parks, water parks, hotels and family entertainment. She will oversee all park operations for LEGOLAND Florida Resort, LEGOLAND Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park, LEGOLAND Hotel, LEGOLAND Pirate Island … Read more

The Centre for Women announces new Program Director for Women’s Business Center

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Centre for Women Program director Jennifer Schultz

The Centre for Women’s Tampa Bay Women’s Business Center has appointed Jennifer Schultz as a new Program Director. Schultz has served in pivotal roles within the United States Navy and federal government and has shown leadership and innovation throughout her career. Jennifer is excited about her new role and is “thrilled to join the Tampa … Read more

Embarc Collective’s Builder Series to feature CEO of Tampa International Airport

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Embarc Collective’s Builder Series is featuring Joe Lopano, the CEO of Tampa International Airport. With Lopano’s leadership as CEO for the past 13 years, Tampa International Airport has attracted new international routes and been named the #1 Large Airport, in customer satisfaction, by J.D. Power, in 2022 and 2023. During the event, Lopano will share … Read more

Florida Poly lands state funding for new Student Achievement Center

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Florida Polytechnic University, in Lakeland, has secured $5.7 million in the upcoming state budget for a new Student Achievement Center, to fund the project’s preliminary design stage. The funding was included in the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The budget will take effect July 1. DeSantis vetoed one Florida Poly line item — $3 million for … Read more

Local Partners unite to inspire future female leaders in STEM

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The Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) are teaming up with Hillsborough County Public Schools and ZooTampa at Lowry Park to inspire young girls in middle and high school to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through the Tampa Bay all-girls summer camp. This immersive, week-long camp offers … Read more

CITY Furniture raises over $690,000 for the American Heart Association

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CITY Furniture, a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer and fine upholstery manufacturer, announced that it has raised $691,987 for the American Heart Association, this year. This achievement surpasses CITY Furniture’s initial pledge to raise $650,000, through their 5% Giving Pledge. Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture, and his wife Deana have been leading the … Read more

Tampa Bay Innovation Center hosts June TECH Talk

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Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an innovation and entrepreneurship center for technology businesses, will hold its June Speaker Series on Thursday, June 27, at 8:30 am at the ARK Innovation Center, located at 1101 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL. “Busting the Top Five Myths of Venture Capital,” will include serial entrepreneur, Rachel Fisher. TECH Talk … Read more

Alair Redington is set to bring a new, premier location to the Tampa Bay Area

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Alair Homes has strengthened its presence in Southwest Florida with the addition of Alair Redington. Owned and operated by Simon Amesbury, owner of the Alair South Tampa location, Alair Redington is set to make an impact in the local, luxury, custom and renovation home market. Alair Redington’s flagship project will be a waterfront home, in … Read more

Polk County Sheriff’s Office partners with Florida Polytechnic on new AI lab

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► Florida Polytechnic University announced the creation of its Advanced Mobility Institute, a university-affiliated technology research center, focused on the development and testing of autonomous vehicle related technology. 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is creating a new law enforcement unit to focus on artificial intelligence-driven cybercrime, with Florida Polytechnic University providing technical and research support. “Modern law enforcement needs to stay ahead of the technological curve, when it comes to preventing, fighting and solving crime. With the incredible upside potential benefits of artificial … Read more