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The Halo effect: Finding light in the dark

Few people know what it is to overcome adversity better than Ryann Halo, who found success as a salon owner and business mentor, despite a childhood that feels ripped straight

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Yvette Tremonti named system chief financial officer of City of Hope

Yvette Tremonti has been named system chief financial officer of City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States. The national network of

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The founders of BKS Partners are empowering the next generation to take hold

Laura Sherman, Lowry Baldwin and Elizabeth Krystyn never thought they’d end up in the insurance industry, yet their unique paths brought them together to co-found Baldwin, Krystyn, Sherman (BKS) Partners,

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Black English Bookstore: A women-owned Tampa Heights gem

Curated. If there’s one word you had to pick to describe the Black English Bookstore – curated would be it. Nestled in Tampa Heights the beautiful, independent bookstore is owned

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Watch SPC president’s new podcast ‘Standing in the Gap’ (VIDEO)

On March 19, St. Petersburg College’s President Dr. Tonjua Williams launched a new podcast — “Standing in the Gap” — featuring thought leaders who foster positive change in education and

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Tampa Bay trailblazers honored at 2024 Women of Distinction Luncheon

This International Women’s Day, the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida honored six Tampa Bay area women at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon.   “For more than 30 years,

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What you should know about estate planning (PHOTOS)

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held a Women of Influence panel discussion on the topic of estate planning, at Five Labs, in Tampa.  Bridgette Bello, chief executive officer and publisher

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Girl Scouts of West Central Florida names honorees for 2024 Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida have named six Tampa Bay women who will be honored at its annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2024,

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The Cake Girl to begin franchising in the New Year

For Kristina Lavallee, life keeps getting sweeter. Founder and namesake of local dessert company, The Cake Girl, Lavallee’s rise to success is already a sweet tale. Well-known, around the Tampa

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St. Petersburg’s Studio620 announces leadership transition

Studio@620 has named Erica Sutherlin as the incoming artistic executive director, as a part of the planned transition for when founder Bob Devin Jones steps down from the role, in

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A St. Petersburg woman is Leaping with love for cancer patients

It was the lamp with the frog that caught her attention, first, as Vanessa Bernard sat in the waiting room for her first oncology appointment. A frog picture awaited her,

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B2 Communications co-founder Missy Hurley named agency’s CEO

Missy Hurley, a co-founder of the public relations agency B2 Communications, has acquired co-founder Kyle Parks’ shares of the company, becoming the sole owner and chief executive officer of the

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