On the Scene: Hands Across the Bay Donation and Empowerment Center celebrates grand opening (PHOTOS)

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 … Read more

On the Scene: An Evening to Remember (PHOTOS)

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its annual “An Evening to Remember” gala. The event was held at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg. All proceeds benefit the care, support and research initiatives of the Alzheimer’s Association. Photos by Ryan G Photo [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: Shumaker, Tampa International Airport and more

► Danny O’Malley, a Tampa businessman who also owns Volvo Cars Tampa, plans to open Florida’s first Polestar space, in Midtown Tampa, which will feature three fully-electric vehicles on display. (Pictured above) ► HSP Group, a technology-enabled business services firm, plans to establish its corporate and global headquarters in Tampa. ► Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis … Read more

Big Storm Brewing creates specialty beer for Feeding Tampa Bay with ‘Hops for Hunger’

Big Storm Brewing Co., based in Clearwater, has teamed up with Feeding Tampa Bay to help end hunger by creating a new specialty beer. The brewing company is launching “Hops for Hunger,” a honey wheat orange ale. A percentage of every beer sold will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay. “Hops for Hunger” will make … Read more

On the Scene: Easterseals’ get down to business (PHOTOS)

Benefiting Easterseals Florida, the 5th annual Get Down to Business was an exclusive event with networking and keynote speaker Shawn Rhodes, presenting Bulletproof Selling: Systemizing Sales in a Post-COVID World. It was held at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, in Tampa. Photos by Carrie Wildes Photography Art & Design [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”15129,15128,15127,15126,15125,15124″]

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Boys & Girls Clubs, Helios Technologies and more

► Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties promoted Suriya Khong to vice president of teen initiatives. ► Helios Technologies, a Sarasota-based engineered motion control and electronic controls technology company, transferred its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange. ► The Rotary Club of Sarasota announced a 5-year grant award of $50,000 … Read more

Action Zone names executive director

Action Zone, an entrepreneur support organization that serves military community members in establishing, or growing, their businesses, has named Kishima Garcia as its new executive director. Garcia is an entrepreneur, United States Air Force veteran and a military spouse. She previously was executive vice president of human capital and strategy at Quiet Professionals. “Inviting Kishima … Read more

Better for business: Ending the economic hunger cycle in Tampa Bay

By Thomas Mantz, president and CEO, Feeding Tampa Bay Winning. It’s a theme in Tampa Bay these days. Beyond our sports teams – and even in the face of a global pandemic – this community has proven that we are unstoppable when we stand together. In fact, we’ve done such a great job that hundreds … Read more

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay embraces the holiday season

During the holidays, the community embraces the spirit of giving. One such local charity, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, is on a mission to help sick children, and their families, in need. Most people know about RMHC as a national charity that provides a home-away-from-home for families that have children receiving treatment … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Amazon, Big Storm Brewing and more

► Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is opening a location, at 1330 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. ► Megan Wessel, of St. Petersburg, was awarded the American Cancer Society Partner of the Year Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in recognition of her efforts to help make cancer a national priority. ► Sab … Read more