Twenty-nine Tampa Bay area professionals have been tapped to join the next class of Leadership Florida. Created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida seeks to build a sense of statewide community by identifying, and educating, individuals who show promise to be leaders in their respective communities. As part of the program, … Read more
Local officials and founder of Walk-On’s Sports, Brandon Landry, gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the latest restaurant to open at Midtown Tampa. Over the weekend, Walk-On’s charitable partner, Feeding Tampa Bay, raised more than $12,050.00. This restaurant marks its 8th location in Florida and the second in the Tampa Bay area. The other … Read more
Kristin Tomasello, chief operating officer of the nonprofit Remarkable Reasons, based in Palm Harbor, is preparing for the Miss Florida competition this Saturday, June 25. As the current Miss South Florida, she already wears a crown, but has ambition for a few more. First Miss Florida, then Miss America. All the while, it’s her commitment … Read more
Miami-based Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design has opened a Tampa office, at 2023 W. Platt Street, Suite 104. The firm is known for designing luxury, waterfront single-family homes in South Florida for executives, celebrities and professional athletes such as Giovani Bernard, Asdrúbal Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez, according to a statement. Choeff Levy Fischman has … Read more
Leadership Tampa, a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber, celebrated the graduation of 46 members of the class of 2022 on June 1, 2022, at the Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa. The 2022 class marks the 51st class to graduate from the leadership program, established in 1971. Members of Leadership Tampa are local business leaders who … Read more
Shumaker Partner M. John Burgess has been named president of the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council, for its 2021-2022 season. Burgess has also served as second vice president of FWCEBC since 2019. FWCEBC provides an educational, and networking, forum for employee benefits professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Focused on employee benefit plans, Burgess … Read more
Bunker Labs is hosting a live Veterans in Residence Showcase, featuring over 400 entrepreneurs across 23 cities. The biannual event celebrates military-affiliated entrepreneurs launching startups, or growing their businesses, after six months of participating in Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence program. Bunker Labs is an organization that provides community, programs and resources to help Veteran … Read more
The Tampa Bay Bowl Game will be played on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and telecast nationally on ESPN2 TV. The Bowl will match teams from the SEC vs either the Big Ten or ACC. The game also generates tens of millions of dollars … Read more
The Morgan Automotive Group has acquired Kia of Clermont from the Fuccillo Automotive Group. “We’re happy to bring a new option to Clermont for shopping and service,” said Brett Morgan, Morgan Automotive Group chief executive officer, in a statement. “Clermont is a wonderful, growing community that we’re excited to be a part of.” Kia of … Read more
Sales are now open for Motocave, St. Petersburg’s first car condo community, a storage concept designed for car enthusiasts looking for storage space. Located at 2051 Gandy Boulevard, Motocave will feature 43 car condominium units, arranged in five buildings, totaling approximately 55,000 square feet. Units will range from 918-1,591 square feet and are customizable. The … Read more
