Who pays for Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks?
Tampa’s New Year’s Eve fireworks are privately funded by local businesses, not the city, a nearly 20-year tradition led by Jackson’s Bistro.
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How a Tampa company built a bar crawl business at scale
A Tampa company scaled a bar crawl model nationwide, with Gasparilla serving as its largest annual test of growth.
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival expands with new Hard Rock event
The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns in April with a new Hard Rock event, expanded chef showdowns and the Grand Tasting downtown.
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.
Fit2Run opens new store on Water Street ahead of Gasparilla
Fit2Run has opened a new Water Street Tampa store, creating a dedicated hub for downtown runners ahead of Gasparilla.
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.
Tampa CEO talks about leadership, growth and purpose
Ashley Butler talks about leadership growth purpose and community impact during TBBW’s November CEO Connect.
CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets
David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.
On the Scene: The 2024 Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet (PHOTOS)
The Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Annual Banquet was held at the India Cultural Center, in Tampa. Kuleen Shah, founder of Connecting Tampa Bay, was the event chair. The event raised $90,000 in sponsorships, advertising and through a silent auction.
On the Scene: 2023 Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)
Almost 400 guests gathered at Armature Works, in Tampa, to honor the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Lightning Foundation as the Children’s Dream Fund Dreammaker of the Year. This annual event honors an individual, or group, for their contribution to the Children’s Dream Fund and to the Tampa Bay community.