Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado

A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.

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María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.
St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.

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St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities
Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2 story, 13K sq ft Health and Wellness Center.

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Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.
How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and businesses thrive.

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Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.
A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection business adopts a new name

A longtime Tampa Bay hurricane protection company has adopted the Storm Shielder name as it marks 40 years in the region.

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Storm Shielder branding displayed alongside a Tampa Bay residential building with hurricane protection features.
An iconic Davis Islands building is being rebuilt for its next 100 years

The Mirasol is returning as a restored boutique hotel and waterfront residence that brings new life and new investment to Davis Islands.

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Rendering of the restored Hotel Mirasol on Davis Islands at dusk, showing its Mediterranean Revival architecture with arched windows, palm trees, and guests at the entrance. An inset site plan highlights the redesigned waterfront layout, including new residences, hotel suites, pool area, gardens, and marina access.
How CareerSource’s new CEO is rebuilding Tampa Bay’s workforce

CareerSource Tampa Bay CEO Keidrian Kunkel is reimagining how the region develops, connects and retains talent.

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CareerSource Tampa Bay logo featuring four geometric shapes in orange, green, blue, and light blue, arranged in a triangular formation with the words “CareerSource” in green and orange and “TAMPA BAY” in blue.
Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

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ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.
Fifth Third opens its 200th Florida branch as growth shifts south

Fifth Third’s 200th Florida branch marks a major step in the bank’s Southeast expansion and its promise to build where growth is strongest.

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Modern exterior of a Fifth Third Bank branch with glass walls, green accents and a bright blue sky.
New platform links Tampa Bay donors to nonprofits losing funding

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening. Hillsborough County is preparing to phase out many recurring local grants. At the

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Charity Bridge Fund logo featuring three stylized bridge arches in blue, orange and light blue above the organization’s name.
Holiday scams are surging. Here’s how to stay safe this season

The holiday season is here. It’s a time for celebrations, gift giving and year-end deadlines. While you’re juggling office events and covering for colleagues on long vacations, fraudsters are busy

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A smartphone screen displaying a phishing warning with a fishing hook above an SMS alert icon, symbolizing text-message scam attempts.
A closer look at Sarasota’s new St. Regis Longboat Key

The St. Regis Longboat Key brings a new level of coastal luxury to Sarasota with refined design, quiet service and an 18-acre Gulf-front setting.

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Aerial view of the St. Regis Longboat Key pools and lagoon with the Gulf of Mexico in the background.