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Tampa’s Metropolitan Ministries used its annual Bridge Builders event to kick off a celebration of hope, celebrating 50 years of the organization. Jeff and Penny Vinik were the honorary chair couple for the event. Since 2007, the Vinik Family Foundation has donated more than $128 million to nonprofits working in the areas of education, human

Shilen Patel is the founder and chief executive officer of HealthAxis, a health insurance-focused software company in Tampa, which had revenue of $45 million in 2021. He is a Tie Tampa Bay charter member and has mentored and invested in companies that have been a part of Tie Youth Programs. Patel chaired the Community Enrichment

Leadership Tampa Bay held its Power of Access event at the Centre Club, in Tampa. The event brings ten of Tampa Bay’s most influential people, ten table moderators (one for each table) and 80 participant leaders. The ten influencers rotate around the room, every 10 minutes, to discuss and bring possible solutions to some of

The Charity Polo Classic was held at DI Polo Tour, in Plant City. The Charity Polo Classic was founded in 2011 by Advertising Executive and Professional Polo Player, Chris Gannon and Children’s Cancer Center Board Member Patrick Moraites. All proceeds for the 2022 event benefited the Children’s Cancer Center, Clothes To Kids and Big Brothers

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its March CEO Connect with Jacqueline Darna at The Colony Grill, in St. Petersburg. The sold-out event was presented by sponsors including Sabal Trust, Southstate, SEDCO and TriNet. TBBW’s video partner is Empowering Creative. Photos by Tacy Briggs-Troncoso

The OCC Road House & Museum, in Clearwater, will host a country music artist series in their event venue space. The two-day event, on April 8 and April 9, will feature live performances from four up and coming country artists, according to a statement. April 8 will feature Shy Carter and Tiera Kennedy. April 9

What’s the universal sign of a great party? When nobody wants to leave! Just ask Amy Miller, president of the Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. “What a great vibe it was,” she said about the intimate soiree held inside the VIP lounge at The Mahaffey Theater. The event was a Happy Hour for supporters of

He’s a man that has perfected the art of “The Long Game.” When he’s not occupied with running MidFlorida Armored and ATM Services, based in Tampa, as chief executive officer, Danny Persaud has his hands in one of his many other business ventures, or he’s thinking up inventions or renovating a hemp farm. A few

The Tampa Club held the grand opening of its newly renovated space. The 8,000+ square foot renovation includes the expansion of the Grille, the Main Dining Room and the new outdoor terrace. The Main Dining Room is now called The Canopy Ballroom and The Grille was renamed View42 for the 42nd floor and the Tampa

CASA Pinellas held its 2021 Peace Celebration at the Coliseum, in St. Petersburg.

Hands Across the Bay hosted the grand opening of its first Donation & Empowerment Center, at 13247 38th Street N., Suite A, Clearwater. Hands Across the Bay is a nonprofit organization that was developed to positively impact the lives of Tampa Bay residents. The organization was established by Julie Weintraub, who is owner of the

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its February CEO Connect with Shilen Patel at the J.C. Newman Cigar Co., in Tampa. The sold-out event was held as a part of Tampa Bay Innovation Week and featured a live interview with Patel, CEO of HealthAxis. Presenting sponsors for the event included Seacoast Bank, TiE Tampa Bay,