Beyond the Headlines: HMC Hospitality’s CEO talks continued growth and expansion

The Clearwater-based brand of Hooters is ‘Stronger than ever,’ according to CEO, Neil Kiefer.

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James Museum partners with catering company for bistro reopening

The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art will reopen its in-house bistro, The Canyon, in spring 2025, as The Canyon by Catering by The Family. The restaurant, in downtown

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Thirsty Buffalo Brewing releases Brahman Golden Ale to support USF athletes

Thirsty Buffalo Brewing has launched Brahman Golden Ale. Sales from the beer will support the University of South Florida student-athletes through the Fowler Avenue Collective, the university’s name, image and

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Italian Club of Tampa to host open house during Ybor City’s 78th Annual Fiesta Day

The Italian Club of Tampa will host a Community Open House and Vendor Market on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of Ybor City’s 78th

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Vista Gin partners with Pepin Distributing to expand in Tampa Bay

Vista Gin has partnered with Tampa-based Pepin Distributing to expand its presence in the region. The agreement will make the craft gin more widely available at retailers, restaurants and bars

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Things to Do: Save The Kids to host Gatsby Gala benefiting pediatric cancer research

Save The Kids will host its annual Gatsby Gala on Feb. 28, with proceeds supporting pediatric cancer research. The event aims to accelerate animal trials and advance human trials, for

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Things to Do: Buccaneers to host inaugural She is Football 5K to support girls in sports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the inaugural She is Football 5K Run, Walk & Stroll on March 8, at the AdventHealth Training Center, with proceeds benefiting programs that help

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Veteran-owned VR gaming studio expands in former Tervis headquarters

Combat Waffle Studios, a veteran-owned gaming company backed by Meta, has leased a 23,349-square-foot industrial space, at 195 Triple Diamond Blvd., in Nokomis. The studio, best known for its hit

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Cute News of the Day: Track a lost sea turtle finding his way home

Buckley, a sea turtle with an incredible survival story, is ready to return home after an unexpected detour—more than a mile inland. Discovered stranded on a dirt road, in rural

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Hernando County approves Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing project

The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners approved Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside’s plan to build about 30 affordable homes on a 9.5-acre lot at Miracle Drive and Century

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BankUnited names executive vice president for business banking in Florida and Texas markets

BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) has appointed Lynetta Tipton Steed as executive vice president and head of business banking for its Florida and Texas markets. Steed will oversee business banking operations in

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Gasworx secures $182M loan for Ybor City redevelopment

The Gasworx redevelopment, in Ybor City, has secured a $182 million construction loan from Bank OZK, advancing work on three key parcels in the 50-acre project. The financing will fund

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