How Dr. Irfan Ali built empathy into Tampa health care

A Tampa physician’s journey from trauma to leadership shows how empathy can reshape health care.

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Dr. Irfan Ali in his Tampa office, reflecting on empathy, leadership and patient-centered health care
Tampa hotels launch Plates with Purpose to fight food insecurity

Mainsail hotels are turning every entrée sold into meals for families facing holiday food insecurity.

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Exterior view of the Epicurean Hotel at sunset, showing the multi-story building with illuminated windows, brick and stucco design, street traffic light trails and a Bern’s Steak House valet parking sign in the foreground.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose

Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.

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Ashley Butler speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview hosted by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
St. Pete YMCA’s new CEO sets belonging as top priority

New CEO Nicci Bucher is leading the St. Pete YMCA with a focus on belonging, partnerships and community growth.

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Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch shares major updates with TBBW

Mayor Ken Welch briefed TBBW on St. Pete’s biggest priorities from tech migration to resilience and the future of the Gas Plant District.

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St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch wearing a blue suit and striped tie, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Whataburger kicks off Tampa expansion with $10K donation to Feeding Tampa Bay

Whataburger broke ground on its first Tampa Bay restaurant and donated $10K to Feeding Tampa Bay during a day of local visits.

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Whataburger leaders present a $10,000 donation check to Feeding Tampa Bay inside the Kenly Elementary media center.
The quiet work College HUNKS does for domestic violence victims

College HUNKS has been quietly moving survivors of domestic violence to safety across Tampa Bay and beyond.

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Two College HUNKS team members stand in front of a moving truck with their hands over their hearts beside text reading “We stand against domestic violence.”
Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

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Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.
Tampa nonprofit leading first mission to aid Jamaica

Tampa-based Operation Phoenix launches its first relief mission, delivering lifesaving aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.

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Map showing Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 path across the Caribbean, with Jamaica directly in the storm’s trajectory
Academy of the Holy Names plans $8.2M South Tampa expansion

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $8.2 million in a new Health and Wellness Center at its South Tampa campus.

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The front entrance of the Academy of the Holy Names on Bayshore Boulevard in South Tampa, framed by palm trees and early morning light.
St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership

YMCA CEO David Jezek closes a 42-year career shaped by service, collaboration and community leadership in St. Petersburg.

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Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.
Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO

The Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next president and CEO following a global search.

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Audrey Chapuis stands along Tampa’s Riverwalk ahead of her appointment as president and CEO of the Tampa Bay History Center.