On the Scene: Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Honors Event (Photos)

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Honors, presented by Suncoast Credit Union, was held at the RP Funding Center. Throughout the event, the Lakeland Chamber their 100-year anniversary and celebrated several local businesses, and community leaders, that were awarded with the Lakeland Chamber’s Honors and Legacy Awards. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”12726,12725,12724,12723,12722″]

CEO Connect: The mother-daughter duo from Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate Services (PHOTOS)

Holly Tomlin previously ran her own business for 30 years. Ali St. Cyr, Holly’s daughter, was in a transition in her real estate career and as families often do, they banded together to create one of the fastest-growing real estate firms in the Tampa Bay area, Tomlin St. Cyr Real Estate Services. (Scroll down for … Read more

Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame draws 550 local business leaders (PHOTOS)

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

On the Scene: Buddy Brew celebrates Armature Works location (PHOTOS)

Buddy Brew Coffee opened its eighth location in the Heights Public Market, at Armature Works. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined Buddy Brew co-founders Dave and Susan Ward for the ribbon-cutting celebration. The full-service coffee and espresso bar will be open seven days a week. Buddy Brew joins 19 other dining establishments in the venue. The … Read more

On the Scene: World Art Day & Project GOAT (PHOTOS)

Tampa’s Mayor Jane Castor and Maestro Mark Sforzini, of the St. Pete Opera, were in Ybor City to celebrate World Art Day and a solo exhibition by French artist Geff Strik. The event supported Project GOAT – The Global Offensive Against Trafficking. The internationally acclaimed artist Geff Strik, artist in residence for the Florida Orchestra, … Read more

On the Scene: The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship

The PGA TOUR’s Valspar Championship was held at the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort, in Palm Harbor. The 2021 Valspar Championship final leaderboard was headed by winner Sam Burns, who won his first PGA TOUR this season. Burns won the $1,242,000 winner’s share of the $6,900,000 purse.  [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”12050,12051,12052,12053,12054,12055,12056,12049″]

Kevin Hourigan talks about the importance of partnerships and peer groups

Kevin Hourigan was CEO of Bayshore Solutions, in Tampa, before its big merger with Spinutech, which he is now president of. The newly combined companies, which operate under the name Spinutech, are projected to have revenue of $33 million in 2021. Hourigan has been recognized as leader of the year by the Tampa Bay Chamber … Read more

On the Scene: Jesuit High School’s Gaudiosa

Jesuit High School’s 18th annual fundraising gala, Gaudiosa: An Evening Venice, raised more than $825,000. It marks the second straight year Gaudiosa exceeded $800,000 and is a testament to the amazing generosity of Jesuit’s many benefactors, who have maintained strong support during the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement said. All proceeds from Gaudiosa go toward Jesuit’s … Read more