Yvette Tremonti has been named system chief financial officer of City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. The national network of hospitals and clinical locations offers patients, families and communities access to the best in compassionate and comprehensive cancer care. Tremonti previously was executive vice president, … Read more
Tampa’s Ron Christaldi, partner, president and chief executive officer of Shumaker Advisors Florida, was selected as chair of the Leadership Florida Board of Directors. Christaldi will lead the statewide organization that aims to drive progress and innovation across Florida. He says that he is “deeply honored and humbled” to serve as Leadership Florida’s board chair.
Speer Dream Foundation, a St. Petersburg faith-based philanthropic organization, awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to twenty-one local nonprofit organizations serving the local community. Lisa Vickers, chief executive officer of the Speer Dream Foundation, says that the foundation, “is dedicated to making a difference in our community. We are driven to transform lives, build … Read more
Ryan Companies has announced the completion and opening of Feeding Tampa Bay’s Causeway Center. The 215,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is now the primary distribution center for Feeding Tampa Bay. The new headquarters consists of 31,000 square feet of cold storage, an 11,000-square-foot kitchen that prepares daily meals, a grocery store, a café and classrooms for job … Read more
LEGOLAND Florida Resort celebrated the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup victory over the Edmonton Oilers by constructing an entire replica of the team, from LEGO bricks, and placed into the Park’s Miniland U.S.A. Four LEGOLAND Master Builders captured the excitement and energy of the championship-winning moment, using more than 4,000 LEGO pieces. The builders created 29 … Read more
The South Tampa Chamber presented Bridgette Bello with the inaugural Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award at an event held at the HCA South Tampa. The South Tampa Chamber’s Bridgette Bello Champion for Women Award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact in advancing equality and empowering women. This award … Read more
Rick Kriseman, executive vice president at Shumaker Advisors and principal U.S. cities practice and former Mayor of St. Petersburg, has graduated from the Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class 41. Throughout his career, Kriseman has demonstrated a commitment to public service and community development. Kriseman started at Shumaker in January of 2022, and says that he remains … Read more
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA celebrated their expansion with a ribbon-cutting event on Wednesday, June 19th. The $3.3 million, nearly 10,000 square feet of program space features a 5,000 square foot fieldhouse, named in honor of the late Dana K. “Girlie” Brandon, a well-known community leader. It features two new multipurpose rooms, which will serve middle … Read more
Clearwater Marine Aquarium will be debuting their new Manatee Rehabilitation Center on June 28th. The state-of-the-art facility, including ozone treatment and medical habitats with false bottoms, will accommodate manatees needing restorative care, affected by habitat loss, boat strike wounds, cold stress syndrome and environmental factors. Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Handy, and Chief … Read more
Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is excited to announce Franceen Gonzales as its new Park President. Gonzales has more than 30 years of experience in amusement parks, water parks, hotels and family entertainment. She will oversee all park operations for LEGOLAND Florida Resort, LEGOLAND Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park, LEGOLAND Hotel, LEGOLAND Pirate Island … Read more
