Pinellas Park, Florida

Academy Sports + Outdoors Continues Growth with Two New Stores: Barboursville, W.Va. and Pinellas Park, Fla.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

KATY, TEXAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of two new stores, one in Barboursville, W. Va, and one in Tampa Bay, Fla. The Barboursville store is over 60,000 square feet and is located at 30 Tanyard Station Drive, in Tanyard Station shopping center. The Pinellas Park store is 50,000 square feet and is located at 7230 US Hwy 19 N. Both bring a great assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to their communities ahead of the holiday season. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at both stores. Throughout the weekend, customers at each location can look forward to exclusive deals, giveaways, meet and greet appearances, activations by brands sold at Academy, food truck samples and take advantage of great prices.

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  • Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at both stores.
  • Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened nine new stores in 2022, including its first stores in Virginia and West Virginia.
  • The Barboursville store marks the first in the state of West Virginia, and Pinellas Park marks the first Academy store in Tampa Bay and 14th in Florida.
  • Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Duke Energy awards $200,000 in grants to support economic development in Florida

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state.
  • "Enterprise Florida is grateful for the continued investment and partnership in Team Florida," said Destin Wells, Enterprise Florida Inc. senior vice president of business development.
  • North Florida Economic Development Partnership Foundation Inc. $20,000.The North Florida Economic Development Partnership Foundation will continue investigating strategic sites for economic development and identify a list of industries to target for recruitment.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

WorldLegacy Leadership Team Brings Extreme Makeover to the PACE Center for Girls, Inc., Pinellas Park, FL

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Monday, October 28, 2019

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorldLegacy's NC178 Leadership Team based in Chapel Hill, NC will complete an extreme makeover of the facility of Pace Center for Girls, Pinellas Park, Florida during the weekend of November 13, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorldLegacy's NC178 Leadership Team based in Chapel Hill, NC will complete an extreme makeover of the facility of Pace Center for Girls, Pinellas Park, Florida during the weekend of November 13, 2019.
  • This WorldLegacy Leadership Team is committed to inspiring future generations of leaders by creating a beautiful space for girls to learn, heal, grow and connect.
  • This extreme makeover project is the culmination of WorldLegacy's three-month leadership development program.
  • Pace Center has served more than 1,500 girls by offering them and their families with opportunities for a successful future.

WorldLegacy Leadership Team Creates an Extreme Makeover of the Vincent House, Pinellas Park, Florida

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorldLegacy's NC177 Leadership Team, based in Chapel Hill, NC will complete an extreme makeover of the Vincent House in Pinellas Park, Florida during the weekend of August 2 - 4, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WorldLegacy's NC177 Leadership Team, based in Chapel Hill, NC will complete an extreme makeover of the Vincent House in Pinellas Park, Florida during the weekend of August 2 - 4, 2019.
  • Nine individuals from all over the United States and abroad will completely renovate and create a Wellness Room at the Vincent House.
  • This extreme makeover project is the culmination of WorldLegacy's three-month leadership development program.
  • Established in January of 2003, the Vincent House is dedicated to supporting families whose members are recovering from mental illness.

Protect My Car Cooks Up a Storm and Raises Funds at the 2019 Pinellas Park Firefighters' MDA Chili Blaze

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

This is the third consecutive year that the Protect My Car team has participated in the family-friendly event.

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  • This is the third consecutive year that the Protect My Car team has participated in the family-friendly event.
  • Held annually, the Pinellas Park Firefighters' MDA Chili Blaze features the biggest chili cook-off in Pinellas County, live entertainment, exciting events like bike shows, and a dazzling firework display to cap off the festivities.
  • "This is our third time participating in the Annual Pinellas Park Firefighters' MDA Chili Blaze, and we look forward to participating in the event every year!"
  • In February of this year, Protect My Car was named as one Tampa Bay's Best Place to Work honorees for 2019.

Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, January 4, 2019

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Woman of Excellence in the field of Finance in recognition of her role as Senior Vice President.

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  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Woman of Excellence in the field of Finance in recognition of her role as Senior Vice President.
  • With over thirty seven years of experience in the field of Banking under her belt, Nancy K. Moore has established herself as a well regarded professional in the industry.
  • Throughout her illustrious career, Moore has attained expertise within the areas of anti-money laundering with Citibank.
  • Additionally, Moore has accrued experience as an Exam & Audit Coordinator, Risk & Control SME, Business Strategist, AML Investigations Ops Manager, AML Investigation Quality SME Compliance Manager, People Manager, and more.

Cellular Sales Opens New Store in Pinellas Park, Florida

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cellular Sales, the largest independent Verizon Wireless retailer by volume, announces their expansion in Florida with a new store in Pinellas Park.

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  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cellular Sales, the largest independent Verizon Wireless retailer by volume, announces their expansion in Florida with a new store in Pinellas Park.
  • Cellular Sales has opened over 100 stores in Florida but this is their first in Pinellas Park.
  • "We take pride in our large presence throughout the state of Florida," said Cellular Sales Regional Director Jason Crutcher.
  • Those interested in applying for jobs at this Cellular Sales location may contact Cellular Sales Recruiter Vance Hall at (813) 394-5846 or vance.hall(at)cellularsales.com.

Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Woman of Excellence in the field of Finance in recognition of her role as Senior Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Nancy K. Moore is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Woman of Excellence in the field of Finance in recognition of her role as Senior Vice President.
  • With over thirty seven years of experience in the field of Banking under her belt, Nancy K. Moore has established herself as a well regarded professional in the industry.
  • Throughout her illustrious career, Moore has attained expertise within the areas of anti-money laundering with Citibank.
  • Additionally, Moore has accrued experience as an Exam & Audit Coordinator, Risk & Control SME, Business Strategist, AML Investigations Ops Manager, AML Investigation Quality SME Compliance Manager, People Manager, and more.

ACUVUE® OASYS with Transitions™ Light Intelligent Technology™ Named in TIME's 'Best Inventions of 2018'

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Friday, November 16, 2018

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TIME has selected ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology as one of the ' Best Inventions of 2018 ,' in its annual round-up spotlighting groundbreaking innovations worldwide.

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  • PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TIME has selected ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology as one of the ' Best Inventions of 2018 ,' in its annual round-up spotlighting groundbreaking innovations worldwide.
  • Transitions Optical has long been the leader in light management technology, mastering light for over 28 years.
  • It took more than a decade to combine the revolutionary light-adaptive Transitions technology with these advanced contact lenses.
  • "We are very proud to see ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology selected by TIME magazine as one of the 'Best Inventions of 2018'.