Tampa, Florida

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive End William Gholston Funds Cancer Health Disparities Research at Moffitt Cancer Center

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Moffitt Cancer Center announced today that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston has donated $225,000 to support research into cancer health disparities.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Moffitt Cancer Center announced today that Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston has donated $225,000 to support research into cancer health disparities.
  • Gholston's gift will go to Moffitt's George Edgecomb Society , which seeks to eliminate cancer health disparities in communities of color.
  • The society is focused on ensuring equitable health outcomes and the elimination of cancer health disparities among Black communities.
  • Judge Edgecomb's death in 1976 at the age of 33 helped inspire H. Lee Moffitt to create a premier cancer center in Florida Moffitt Cancer Center, which opened in 1986.

Tampa General Hospital Names Qualenta Forrest as New Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tampa General Hospital, one of the most comprehensive academic medical centers in the nation, announced today that it has named Qualenta Forrest, JD, its new Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tampa General Hospital, one of the most comprehensive academic medical centers in the nation, announced today that it has named Qualenta Forrest, JD, its new Executive Vice President and Chief People and Talent Officer.
  • "We're proud to welcome Qualenta to Tampa General Hospital," said John Couris, CEO and president of Tampa General Hospital.
  • Forrest comes to Tampa General from CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network in Arkansas, where she served as Market Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • "I'm thrilled to join the Tampa General Hospital team and look forward to caring for the people who provide the best medical care to our community," said Qualenta Forrest.

New 96-Suite Hotel Opens its Doors Welcoming Guests to the Downtown Tampa Area

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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The new 96-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Downtown Tampa area.

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  • The new 96-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Downtown Tampa area.
  • All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look forward to connecting guests to the local area.
  • The hotel brand's signature floor-to-ceiling TowneMap also helps guests instantly acclimate to the area by featuring great places to eat, play, and live.
  • The TownePlace Suites Tampa East/I-4 is located just minutes from Downtown Tampa and 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport.

University of South Florida's new Center for Justice Research & Policy to tackle police reform, fairness in the justice system

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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The Center for Justice Research & Policy unites scholars and practitioners from colleges across USF's three campuses, area law enforcement agencies and community advocates.

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  • The Center for Justice Research & Policy unites scholars and practitioners from colleges across USF's three campuses, area law enforcement agencies and community advocates.
  • Together, they provide learning opportunities for students, collaborative community-engaged research and actionable, evidence-based solutions to address some of the justice system's greatest challenges.
  • The grant is consistent with the center's mission to apply rigorous research to advance evidence-based criminal justice practices.
  • "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are proud to support the new USF Center for Justice Research & Policy," saidDarcie Glazer Kassewitz, Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner.

Vari® Deepens Its Commitment to Tampa

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari is doubling down on its commitment to the Tampa market with industry executive Pam Randles at the helm.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vari is doubling down on its commitment to the Tampa market with industry executive Pam Randles at the helm.
  • Vari is bringing modern, flexible workspaces to high-growth companies in Tampa.
  • The company has opened a sales office and Vari showroom located in Tampa's Westshore area.
  • Industry veteran Pam Randles will steer the company's strategy in the greater Tampa area as regional sales director.

TOMORROW: Buckle Up for a Drive-Thru Scavenger Hunt Celebrating National School Choice Week

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the midst of a challenging school year, families are invited to buckle up for some cheer and positivity at Celebrate Youth's free drive-thru scavenger hunt celebrating National School Choice Week.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the midst of a challenging school year, families are invited to buckle up for some cheer and positivity at Celebrate Youth's free drive-thru scavenger hunt celebrating National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children.
  • Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases to raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Buckle Up for a Drive-Thru Scavenger Hunt Celebrating National School Choice Week

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of a challenging school year, families are invited to buckle up for some cheer and positivity at a free drive-thru scavenger hunt celebrating National School Choice Week.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the midst of a challenging school year, families are invited to buckle up for some cheer and positivity at a free drive-thru scavenger hunt celebrating National School Choice Week.
  • "Celebrate Youth is excited to bring our community National School Choice Week Event back in 2021!
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

WrestleMania® Set for Tampa Bay in 2021; Dallas in 2022; Los Angeles in 2023

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Sunday, January 17, 2021
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Inglewood/Los Angeles: WrestleMania 39, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.

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  • Inglewood/Los Angeles: WrestleMania 39, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
  • Florida is excited to welcome back WrestleMania to Tampa in April at Raymond James Stadium.
  • We cant wait to once again showcase all that team Tampa Bay has to offer, added Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.
  • The City of Inglewood looks forward to the opportunity to host WrestleMania in 2023 and celebrates the deferral of this years event to Tampa Bay so they can have their rightful WrestleMania moment.

Pepsi Stronger Together Gives Back to Florida During Super Bowl LV

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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ORLANDO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pepsi today announced new giveback initiatives it is rolling out in Super Bowl LV host city Tampa, and across Florida, as part of its Pepsi Stronger Together platform - a tailored grassroots-based program giving back to communities across the nation.

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  • ORLANDO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pepsi today announced new giveback initiatives it is rolling out in Super Bowl LV host city Tampa, and across Florida, as part of its Pepsi Stronger Together platform - a tailored grassroots-based program giving back to communities across the nation.
  • Beginning now and continuing through Super Bowl LV, Pepsi will partner with community leaders, customers and organizations to deploy initiatives centered around key pillars of Pepsi Stronger Together: community and the environment.
  • In Tampa, Pepsi Stronger Together is partnering with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) to donate $100,000 in grants and support to help struggling bay-area restaurants.
  • Through the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA), Pepsi and the NRAEF will award $10,000 grants to Tampa restaurants recipients of which will be announced live during Shaquille O'Neal's "Shaq Bowl" restaurant challenge on Super Bowl Sunday.

IT'S A PENALTY Kicks Off Global Campaign to End Human Trafficking Ahead of Super Bowl LV

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, It's a Penalty launched its ninthglobal campaign ahead of Super Bowl LV, focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, It's a Penalty launched its ninthglobal campaign ahead of Super Bowl LV, focused on harnessing the power of sport to prevent abuse, exploitation and human trafficking.
  • Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking, Super Bowl Host Committee, Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody,and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • To view the It's A Penalty Super Bowl LV campaign video, please visit https://youtu.be/BCHYzHwrb4k .
  • A21 is a global nonprofit organization determined to eradicate human trafficking through awareness, intervention, and aftercare.