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Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
Stylish & functional: Custom gliding windows
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Windows reflect the beauty of your home and you can have both the striking design and functionality with custom gliding windows. Chelsea Zirpola, M.B.A., the VP of Marketing for Renewal by Andersen of Tampa, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to talk about stylish and functional custom gliding windows for your home.
Invest in Comfort: Energy-Efficient Windows
This Daytime segment is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Tampa. Durable. Beautiful. Custom crafted, made to order, and professionally installed. Energy-efficient replacement windows & patio doors from Renewal by Andersen offer the elegance, strength, and stability of wood, with the low-maintenance features of vinyl.
Oldsmar council member among those honored by Upper Tampa Bay Chamber
The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce recently recognized several individuals for outstanding contributions to the community, including Oldsmar City Council member Sandie Grimes. Several awards were presented during a chamber ceremony last month that celebrated the achievements of individuals who make a positive impact around Oldsmar, Citrus Park, Town...
Around town: Tampa news briefs
The new $326 million South Florida Baptist Hospital opens Aug. 10. The six-story structure features 146 private patient rooms, 26 intensive care unit beds, eight operating rooms and 34 emergency department and fast-track beds. Located on a 50-acre campus at the corner of Sam Allen Road and Park Road, it...
Northdale YMCA to add licensed preschool program
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA announced July 11 that its Bob Sierra Family YMCA, 4029 Northdale Blvd., Tampa, will offer its Licensed Preschool Program beginning in August. The program, geared at 2- to 4-year-olds, will offer comprehensive programming dedicated to promoting the social, emotional and physical well-being of children and be led by certified and experienced childcare staff to ensure the highest quality of care and education with an evidence-based curriculum, according to the YMCA.
Photos: New Kids On the Block bring the ‘90s, and a whole lot of neon, to Tampa
Nearly four decades after its heyday, New Kids On the Block its still hanging tough. Last Friday, the boy band was back in Tampa—where they pioneered the Super Bowl Halftime show in 1991—for a show that was heavy on ‘90s aesthetics from the neon onstage to the support on the bill which included pop star Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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