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Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado María Corina Machado appears publicly after her extraction while Bryan Stern, founder of Greybull Rescue, is shown in a portrait inset.

Chuck Merlis December 12, 2025

A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.

Academy of the Holy Names unveils $16.5M campus upgrade with new 2-story Health and Wellness Center Collage showing the new Murphy Health and Wellness Center at Academy of the Holy Names with renderings of the restored chapel, second floor terrace, and upgraded athletic locker room.

Chuck Merlis December 11, 2025

The Academy of the Holy Names is investing $16.5M in campus upgrades anchored by a new 2...

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth? Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.

Contributed Content December 11, 2025

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and...

Chuck Merlis December 3, 2025

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening....

Chuck Merlis November 25, 2025

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

United Way Suncoast CEO heads south to helm Sarasota foundation Jessica Muroff, incoming president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Chuck Merlis November 10, 2025

Jessica Muroff leaves United Way Suncoast to become CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, strengthening...

Tampa Bay remembers Doug Martin for more than football Doug Martin receives a certificate of appreciation from a U.S. Army officer at Schofield Barracks during the 2013 Pro Bowl week.

Chuck Merlis October 19, 2025

Doug Martin’s legacy shines through his quiet generosity and service to Tampa Bay.

Baker and Emily Mayfield just gave a Florida Gator the opportunity of a lifetime University of Florida football player Charles Emanuel III smiles and shakes hands with teammates as they applaud during a team meeting.

Chuck Merlis October 17, 2025

Baker Mayfield’s latest scholarship honors a Florida Gator whose grit mirrors his own rise from walk-on to...

St. Petersburg YMCA CEO David Jezek reflects on 42 years of leadership Portrait of David Jezek beside the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg logo, marking his retirement after 42 years of service.