Pinellas County, Florida

Bluehost Announces Second Annual Global Hunt for the Top WordPress Creators

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluehost, one of the largest WordPress hosting providers in the world, announced that applications are open for its second annual Bluehost Creators Awards global contest. The awards seek to recognize and honor the talent and effort of creators spanning the spectrum from business owners, bloggers, self-creators and students to creative professionals such as web developers, web designers, and digital marketing agencies serving enterprises.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluehost , one of the largest WordPress hosting providers in the world, announced that applications are open for its second annual Bluehost Creators Awards global contest.
  • From the global entries, 20 candidates will make the defining list of the best WordPress creators, broken down into two categories — Creative Web Professionals (web designers/developers) and Self Creators (small business owners, bloggers, students).
  • "The Bluehost Creators Awards gives us an incredible opportunity to celebrate innovative WordPress creators and professionals—recognizing those who have created websites, projects or tools on WordPress and rewarding their success," said Kevin Walker, SVP of Marketing at Newfold Digital, parent company of Bluehost.
  • The Bluehost Creators Awards is in its second year of globally recognizing top WordPress creators who are breaking ground with creativity, innovation, and future-proof ideas.

Duke Energy supports reliability, grid operations with two new lithium-ion battery sites in Florida

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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"At Duke Energy, we are always looking ahead for innovative technologies that can help us better serve Florida customers," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

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  • "At Duke Energy, we are always looking ahead for innovative technologies that can help us better serve Florida customers," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • As the grid manager and operator, Duke Energy Florida can optimize the versatility of battery technology to provide multiple customer and electric system benefits, to include balancing energy demand, managing intermittent resources such as solar energy, increasing energy security and deferring traditional power grid upgrades.
  • Earlier this year, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of three battery projects in Gilchrist, Gulf and Highlands counties.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Duke Energy Florida's innovative battery storage projects provide customer, grid benefits

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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"Duke Energy Florida is committed to a clean energy future for our customers and communities," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

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  • "Duke Energy Florida is committed to a clean energy future for our customers and communities," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • "With each new battery site, Duke Energy takes another important step in expanding new storage technologies in Florida while maximizing benefits to our customers and the grid."
  • As the grid manager and operator, Duke Energy Florida can optimize the versatility of battery technology to provide multiple customer and electric system benefits, to include balancing energy demand, managing intermittent resources such as solar energy, increasing energy security and deferring traditional power grid upgrades.
  • In 2022, Duke Energy will have six battery sites in operation in Florida totaling 50 megawatts of energy storage.

Social Change Traces its Roots Through Pinellas County

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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A Visual History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County will be released to public, private and educational institutions to lift up our changemakers and is an extension of the Building an Equity Movement exhibit installed at the Center for Health Equity.

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  • A Visual History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County will be released to public, private and educational institutions to lift up our changemakers and is an extension of the Building an Equity Movement exhibit installed at the Center for Health Equity.
  • Knowing and then owning our social justice and racial history in Pinellas County is required in order to advance positive change, said Randall H. Russell, President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.
  • To download video snippets and soundbites of A Visual History of Civil Rights and Social Change in Pinellas County, please visit https://history.healthystpete.foundation/ .
  • It is the steward of $170 million in assets to support race equity and health equity in Pinellas County.

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Partners with Buxton to Gain Visitor Insights

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater , Pinellas County's destination marketing organization, will leverage Buxton's consumer intelligence technology to gain in-depth insights on visitors to the region.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit St. Pete/Clearwater , Pinellas County's destination marketing organization, will leverage Buxton's consumer intelligence technology to gain in-depth insights on visitors to the region.
  • "Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is excited to work with Buxton to welcome travelers from all around the country to our beautiful beaches, museums and other attractions," said Steve Hayes, president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
  • "Buxton is pleased to support Visit St. Pete/Clearwater in its efforts to gain deeper knowledge of its visitors and enhance its ability to communicate with potential travelers," said Kim Norcross, director in Buxton's platform sales division.
  • In addition to having access to SCOUT, Buxton's proprietary web-based mapping application, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater will also utilize Mobilytics, Buxton's visitor foot traffic intelligence application.

ServisFirst Bank Announces New Hire to Tampa Bay Banking Team

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
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b'TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS), recently announced the addition of Jason Costello to ServisFirst Bank Tampa as Pinellas County Executive.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ServisFirst Bank , a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ:SFBS), recently announced the addition of Jason Costello to ServisFirst Bank Tampa as Pinellas County Executive.
  • In this role, Costello will assist commercial clients with their banking needs in the Tampa Bay area as he oversees the growth of ServisFirst Bank to Pinellas county.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are very pleased to have Jason join our commercial team,\xe2\x80\x9d stated Gwynn\xc2\xa0Davey, ServisFirst Bank Tampa Bay Region President.
  • Jason graduated from Florida Atlantic University, earning his Bachelors in Business Management in 2005.\nFor more information regarding Jason Costello as Pinellas County Executive for ServisFirst Bank Tampa, please contact Krista Conlin, [email protected] .
  • To learn more about ServisFirst Bank, please visit www.servisfirstbank.com .\nServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service.

Governor Ron DeSantis Recognized for Boom of Florida Real Estate Market, Outperforming New York

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'CLEARWATER, Fla., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The world may still be mid-pandemic, but the Florida real estate market is booming.

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  • b'CLEARWATER, Fla., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The world may still be mid-pandemic, but the Florida real estate market is booming.
  • Due to the mass exodus of people moving from high-density, high-tax states, like New York to Florida, Pinellas county is now attracting international attention.
  • My firm has done more business in Florida than we\'ve done in New York since September 15th of last year.
  • As New York City has been oppressed, they can come to Florida and feel freedom that\'s what this project represents.

Dunn&Co. Dominates The 2021 Tampa Bay American Advertising Federation ADDY Awards

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Friday, March 5, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dunn&Co., a leading branding, advertising and production company, today announced it won 55 total ADDY awards, a record for the agency, at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tampa Bay 2021 ADDY Awards, held virtually on February 26.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Dunn&Co., a leading branding, advertising and production company, today announced it won 55 total ADDY awards, a record for the agency, at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tampa Bay 2021 ADDY Awards, held virtually on February 26.
  • o Elements of Advertising category for its copywriting of its Stanley Cup poster, 23 Men, for Tampa Bay Lightning
    o Cinematography for Distant Thunder: Bali for Tampa Bay Lightning
    Dunn&Co.
  • AAF Tampa Bay serves advertising professionals from the Tampa Bay community, including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Citrus and Hernando Counties.
  • The American Advertising Federation Tampa Bay exists to support its members, the community and the advertising industry.

Statement from AWWA CEO David LaFrance on cyberattack in Florida

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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DENVER, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Department in Florida reports that on Feb. 5 a hacker accessed the water treatment system in Oldsmar, Fla. AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance issued the below statement regarding the cyberattack.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Department in Florida reports that on Feb. 5 a hacker accessed the water treatment system in Oldsmar, Fla. AWWA Chief Executive Officer David LaFrance issued the below statement regarding the cyberattack.
  • The Feb. 5 hacking incident on a Florida water utility is a jarring reminder that the threat of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure is both real and serious.
  • We live in a world where cyber intrusions are increasingly common in our personal and professional lives.
  • While the Florida incident is unsettling, there are some takeaways that should bring us confidence.

“Road to Gameday” Restaurant Week Highlights More Than 40 Diverse-Owned, Local Eateries Across Tampa Bay Area

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Tampa, FL, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl LV, the Business Connect program is hosting a one-of-a-kind restaurant week.

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  • Tampa, FL, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl LV, the Business Connect program is hosting a one-of-a-kind restaurant week.
  • From Dec. 4-13, foodies across the Tampa Bay area and beyond are invited to participate in the Road to Gameday Restaurant Week event, which will highlight more than 40 diverse-owned restaurants in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties.
  • A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay in support of the fight against hunger in our community.
  • The Business Connect program is proud to announce the addition of Road to Gameday Restaurant Week as a new event for Super Bowl LV, said B.J.