Renowned zoologist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall is coming to St Petersburg. Tropicana Field will host “An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall” Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. That will follow a Youth Environment Summit earlier in the day. Goodall’s Roots & Shoots organization will partner with local environmental groups to clean up beaches and parks and host workshops Sunday, Sept. 15.
The University of South Florida will become one of the nation’s first schools to feature on-field sponsorship logos Saturday evening following a new partnership with Publix. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) passed a rule in June to allow on-field commercial advertising during sporting events. The Publix logo will appear on Raymond James Stadium’s grass during all USF home games.
Tampa Bay Tech will close the nomination application portal for its annual awards ceremony Monday, Sept. 1. The awards are open to the public and include categories like Emerging Tech Company, Emerging Tech Leader and Tech Project of the Year. For more information, visit the website here.
The St. Petersburg-based Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 into 15 economic development organizations to attract businesses to Florida. The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation will use its $12,500 gran to promote the city and Historic Gas Plant District to site consultants. “We are poised to become one of the most desirable cities in the county for businesses, and this grant allows us to tell our story to key decision-makers,” said Mike Swesey, CEO.
According to a recent report from Sportico, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now worth $5.5. billion, a 33% increase over the franchise’s $4.15 billion valuation in 2023. Sportico ranked the Bucs among 32 NFL teams in its latest valuation rankings. The Dallas Cowboys placed first with a $10.32 billion valuation.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast have received a $60,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation in support of bridging the digital divide and enhancing technological access for the thousands of kids and teens served by the two nonprofit organizations.
Funding will allow four Boys & Girls Clubs in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties to be equipped with learning spaces to facilitate skill development and creativity. These AT&T Digital Learning Corners will feature modern devices and tools, internet access and a curriculum that emphasizes digital literacy and multimedia projects.
The St. Pete Greenhouse is accepting applications for its Fall 2024 Entrepreneurial Academy cohort that begins Sept. 16. Local business leaders provide a deep dive into essential topics, including customer segments, value propositions, research and planning, financial bankability and marketing strategies. Registration closes Sept. 6. For more information, visit the website here.
St. Pete Beach City Commissioners fired City Attorney Andrew Dickman in a 3-2 vote Tuesday as those in favor, including Mayor Adrian Petrila, sought a clean slate. Petrila also pitched a 12-month moratorium on commercial development after voting “no” on two extensive redevelopment projects earlier this year. Local government turmoil reached a crescendo in late 2023 when the entire commission, sans Petrila, resigned amid new financial reporting requirements.
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has announced it will invest a historic $162 million into USF Health next year. The cash influx will support a shared vision between the two organizations to increase integration, recruit experts, advance research initiatives and the region’s economy. John Couris, president and CEO of TGH, said the partnership establishes a new “standard for the future of health care” in a prepared statement.
Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Embarc Collective, will step down effective Jan 1. Shenoy, who will remain connected to Embarc as board member and coach, will be succeeded by Tim Holcomb, Chair & Director, John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship & Professor at Ohio's Miami University.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced Monday morning that it closed two southbound lanes on 34th Street South (U.S. Hwy 19) in St. Petersburg due to a depression forming in the roadway. The affected area extends from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue South. One southbound lane remains open, and FDOT officials warn motorists to slow down and watch for workers.
Code Wiz will celebrate its first St. Petersburg location with a grand opening event Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Code Wiz is a growing brand of learning centers that offers engaging youth programming in coding and robotics. The locally owned St. Petersburg is at 956 62nd Ave. N.
