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Ronald A. Christaldi, partner at Shumaker and president of Shumaker Advisors Florida, has received the 2024 H.L. Culbreath Jr. Profile in Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Chamber. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership has made a lasting impact on the Tampa Bay community. A prominent attorney and community leader, Christaldi chairs the Tampa Bay

The first studio is set to open in Midtown Tampa.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids is hosting two exclusive benefit dinners at Charley’s Steak House, in Tampa. Presented by Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, MidFlorida Armored and Morgan & Morgan, the benefit dinners are designed to combine philanthropy with a touch of luxury. According to a statement, with only 50 tickets available per date, these dinners

Bay Food Brokerage, a Tampa-based retail food brokerage serving the Southeast, has introduced a new logo and updated brand identity. The company, which has been in business for over 30 years, recently acquired a new office building in Tampa’s Westshore Business District, for $4.3 million. The two-story, 11,975-square-foot property, at 5201 W. Laurel St., nearly

Savage Coffees, a Panama-based coffee producer and roastery known for its Geisha coffee, will open its first café in the United States at The Nolen, a 23-story luxury condominium near Beach Drive, in downtown St. Petersburg. Founded in 2016 by Jamison and Leslie Savage, the company has earned global recognition for its innovations in coffee

Lions World Vision Institute will host its annual VIP² Holiday Party for blind and visually impaired children on Dec. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its Ybor City headquarters. The event, held in partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, invites local first- through fifth graders to enjoy a festive celebration featuring a visit

Saddlebrook Resort has unveiled its new 13-acre driving range, marking the first milestone in a $92 million renovation. Designed by golf course architect Rees Jones and associate Bryce Swanson, the facility includes a double-sided range, two TifEagle bermudagrass putting greens and three short game areas with bunkers. Other plans include transforming the property’s two 18-hole

AIC Architecture has named Andrew Matson as its new president, as part of a leadership transition marking the firm’s 35th anniversary. Matson succeeds Mike Puckett, who will remain a senior partner until 2027. Matson, who joined AIC Architecture in 2004, after earning a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Florida, has been a

TICE Florida, which operates Popeyes restaurants across Florida including locations in Tampa, Clearwater and Largo, has named Thomas Stager its chief executive officer. Under Stager’s leadership, TICE Florida has begun converting 80% of its locations to easy-to-run kitchens, designed to streamline employee workflows, increase order accuracy and enhance speed of service, according to a statement.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with new information. Tampa Bay residents still navigating the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton are invited to attend a Hurricane Alliance Town Hall, a free event designed to provide insights and critical resources for homeowners, and renters, navigating the recovery and rebuilding process. The event will occur

The Museum of Science & Industry has announced plans to debut the second-largest digital dome planetarium in the United States, in 2025, transforming its current dome into a state-of-the-art STEM learning destination. Joined by local officials, MOSI leaders unveiled the ambitious multi-million-dollar renovation project during a community event. The revamped Dome Theatre will serve as

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration on Dec. 11, 2024, at the Centre Club, in Tampa, presented by Tampa General Hospital. The theme of the annual meeting, “Making Waves for 99 Years,” celebrates the Chamber’s role in fostering economic growth, and collaboration, since its founding. Attendees will