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The Tampa Architectural Review Commission unanimously approved design plans for the proposed construction of a new YMCA in the Tampa Heights Historic District. This approval marks a step forward for

TD Bank appointed Lindsay August as its regional vice president of greater Tampa Bay. In this role, August will lead a team responsible for small business and commercial banking and

The City of St. Petersburg has named Samantha Bequer its new public information officer. Bequer will manage media relations and serve as one of the City’s main spokespersons and public

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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