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Trofeo, a new cloud services company, has launched as a Microsoft Cloud AI partner, in Tampa. “We believe Microsoft Azure offers the best platform to help companies modernize, innovate and compete on a grander scale,” said Jake Halusic, founder and chief executive officer of Trofeo. “We can exceed client expectations and generate lasting value by

PODS Enterprises, a moving and portable storage container services in Clearwater, has appointed Jordon Jones as chief financial officer. Jones joined PODS, in 2022, as vice president of global financial planning and analysis. Prior to joining PODS, Jones served as chief financial officer of YouFit Gyms, directing financial operations for the 80-location fitness chain. Before

St. Petersburg College has announced that Dr. Heather Duncan will be the dean of the Bilirakis College of Education, at St. Petersburg College, as of May 13. Duncan currently is associate dean of the College of Education, at SPC. She attended the University of Florida where she earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and

Strategic Property Partners has shared plans for three new projects, as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa including a residential condominium building, a build-to-suit trophy office complex and an entertainment destination. The office and residential towers will occupy an extension of Water Street, currently under construction, north of the 900 and 1000

Systal Technology Solutions, a global managed network, cloud and security specialist, will open its new Network Operations Center, in Tampa. The facility, staffed by Systal’s engineers, is situated in Tampa’s Westshore District and serves as Systal’s North American hub for managing, monitoring and optimizing network performance for its business. This launch makes Systal one of

PSCU/Co-op Solutions, a St. Petersburg-based credit union service organization and an integrated financial technology services provider, formed a new partnership with Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union, providing the credit union with debit and in-house credit processing, as well as ATM Terminal Driving services. Based in Pasadena, Texas, Gulf Coast Educators FCU has more than

Two downtown St. Petersburg retailers will hold a Spring Sidewalk Social on Sunday, April 21. The afternoon event includes wine, bites, music and fashion. During the event, z•aa will put on a sidewalk fashion show along sixth street, showcasing pieces for Spring and Summer. The studio will be open for shopping at noon, the fashion

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has welcomed Opie, a young male North American river otter, to its Otter Oasis. Opie joins the CMA family, where he will reside alongside Walle, 13 years old, and Boomer, 4 years old, two otters that arrived at the aquarium in 2012 and 2018, respectively. After several weeks of acclimation behind the

Kahwa Coffee, a St. Petersburg-based coffee chain, opened its newest location, at 6601 4th St N., St. Petersburg. The new location offers a drive-thru service and a walk-up window. The fourth street location also has outdoor seating available. Founded in 2006 by Sarah and Raphael Perrier, Kahwa has become the largest independent coffee roaster in

BayCare has named Jennifer McVan as its vice president of physician affairs, effective April 15. McVan has more than 25 years of experience as a leader, overseeing high-performing teams that advance organizational goals through strategic partnerships, corporate communications, public relations and targeted events. Most recently, she was the senior director of marketing, communications, media and

NextPath Career Partners, a Tampa-based recruitment firm, has appointed Gina Curry as chief executive officer. James Hawly, co-founder and immediate-past CEO of NextPath, will transition into an advisory role as board chairman. “James has done an amazing job leading NextPath these past five years. We have overcome many challenges to become the ‘go-to’ recruitment company

Exclusive Yachts, a subscription-based yachting membership club, has appointed David Arredondo as its new chief executive officer. Arredondo has more than two decades of experience in business transformation, startups and corporate strategies. Based in Fort Lauderdale, he previously helped launch and grow HUBX.COM, a startup that was named one of the fastest-growing companies, by Inc.