The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated winning their second Stanley Cup Final, in a row, with custom Cuesta-Rey Aristocrat cigars. Imprinted with the Tampa Bay Lightning logo, these commemorative cigars were specially rolled for J.C. Newman Cigar Co., by Tabacalera A. Fuente, in the Dominican Republic. “For 145 years, Tampa has been known as ‘Cigar City,’” … Read more
Leadership Tampa, a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber, celebrated the graduation of 37 members of the class of 2021. Members of Leadership Tampa are local business people who hold mid-to upper-level management positions within their companies, or organizations, representing industries across the Tampa Bay area. The 2021 Leadership Tampa class was led by Class … Read more
Modern Campus, based in Toronto, Canada, has acquired Presence, a campus engagement and learning platform company in St. Petersburg. The acquisition of Presence extends Modern Campus’ learning partners to more than 1,400 colleges and universities in North America, according to a statement. Presence employees will join the Modern Campus team with founder and CEO, Reuben … Read more
Paul Teutul Sr., of Orange County Choppers fame, will join guests this week for the grand opening of the OCC Road House & Museum and Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson at 0575 49th St. N., Clearwater. Tobacco Road takes the stage at 5 p.m., followed by performances by country music star David Lee Murphy, known for … Read more
Landmarks in the Tampa Bay area will be lighting up with the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature color purple on Sunday, June 20, to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Participating locations will include: The Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg The Suntrust/Truist building, downtown Tampa Forbici, Vineyard Vines, The Wine Exchange, Irish 31, Kendra Scott, Hyde Park Armature Works, … Read more
Flute & Dram, located on Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete, is partnering with Tito’s Vodka and Metro Inclusive Health for a Pride fundraiser. The St. Pete champagne and whiskey lounge will be serving up “DRAG-in Fruit” martinis all through the month of June, to raise funds for Metro Inclusive Health, with $1 from each … Read more
The Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame inducted the classes of 2020 & 2021 into its group of the area’s top business and civic leaders. Tampa’s Mayor Jane Castor kicked off the dinner and induction ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center with a speech welcoming a group of approximately 550 attendees, according to a statement. … Read more
There’s a buzz in Midtown Tampa this week. The $500 million project is close to some major openings and is celebrating one of its most anticipated, Tampa’s first Shake Shack. Up next, a Sephora and a Whole Foods, both completing the finishing touches before they open their doors to the public. Sal Y Mar, a … Read more
Steady is the head that wears the crown: Meet Leah Roddenberry, the longest-reigning Miss Tampa, future lawyer, author and advocate. When she was crowned in March 2020, Roddenberry looked forward to the year of service that comes with the title. Then the pandemic hit. After more than a year, packed with creative Zoom outreach sessions … Read more
The CEO Council of Tampa Bay’s board of directors has appointed Alyssa Rhoads as the organization’s executive director. Rhoads most recently ran and operated Eventing Tampa Bay, working alongside some of the largest companies and nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine. Rhoads succeeds Cyndi Sexton who has served … Read more
