Trofeo and NextPath partner to deliver integrated Microsoft tech and staffing solutions

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Two Tampa-based companies—Trofeo, a Microsoft cloud services provider, and NextPath Career Partners, a national recruiting firm—have formalized a strategic partnership to offer unified technology and staffing services to clients. The collaboration combines Trofeo’s experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud implementation with NextPath’s expertise in talent placement for IT and professional roles. Trofeo will serve as … Read more

Hotel ORA + Private Residences unveils $880,000 virtual reality tour for Tampa condo-hotel project

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Developers behind Hotel ORA + Private Residences have launched a high-end, $880,000, virtual reality experience to market their new $675 million luxury condo-hotel project, in downtown Tampa. Created by South Florida-based firm YUPIX, the 20-minute virtual tour uses drone footage, AI-enhanced visuals and 3D renderings to immerse potential buyers in the proposed South Beach-inspired development. … Read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium to host ‘Disco Under the Sea’ gala April 26

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host its annual AquaGala fundraiser on April 26, with a “Disco Under the Sea” theme, featuring ocean-inspired cuisine, live entertainment and silent and live auctions to support marine life rescue and rehabilitation programs. The event will be held at the aquarium’s Jacobson Ballroom and will include animal encounters, live music and … Read more

Pinellas beach mayors to discuss beach conditions; county extends storm compliance deadline

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The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions and the Pinellas Beaches Chamber will host a public forum featuring updates from local beach mayors on the state of beaches in Pinellas County, while the county separately announced extended deadlines for storm-damaged property compliance. The mayoral forum will be moderated by former Bay News 9 anchor Al Ruechel … Read more

Safety Harbor chamber to host workforce strategy panel on April 29

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The Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host a workforce strategy panel discussion on April 29, at the Safety Harbor Public Library. The event, part of the B.O.S.S. (Business Optimization for Strategic Success) series, will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Titled “Essential Elements for Today’s Workforce,” the panel will cover key workforce development topics … Read more

The Bank of Tampa names chief digital officer

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The Bank of Tampa has appointed Charlton Laird as senior vice president and chief digital officer, where he will lead the bank’s digital strategy and transformation initiatives. Laird brings more than 20 years of experience in digital banking and financial services. He most recently served as president of digital banking at Equity Bank in Wichita, … Read more

Food, friendship & business: How these two TBBW covers are building a winning partnership

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In the world of food distribution and retail, collaboration is the key to success. Two notable leaders in the industry, Cammie Chatterton, chief executive officer of Bay Food Brokerage, and David Habib, chief executive officer of Yo Mama’s Foods, recently joined forces in a partnership that has proven to be both strategic and personally rewarding. … Read more

Omni Public names former state Rep. Jackie Toledo vice president of operations

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Omni Public has appointed Jackie Toledo, former Florida State Representative and civil engineer, as vice president of operations. Toledo will lead the firm’s legislative affairs efforts and help guide organizational growth. Toledo served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2016 to 2022, representing District 60. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation and infrastructure … Read more