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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that Tampa gained the third-highest number of private sector jobs among Florida metros, adding 69,900 new jobs over the year, a 5.

Winner: Coral reefs.

The Propeller Club – Port of Tampa has announced its new leadership for the 2022-2023 program year:• President Darren Richards• First vice president Colt McCay• Second vice President Kelly Hendry• Third vice president Barbara Blank• Secretary Tammy Castillo• Treasurer Dev SwalyThe International Propeller Club of the United States was founded in 1927, dedicated to the advocacy and well-being of the maritime community.

USF Tampa General Physicians (USFTGP) has named Matthew Cantonis as its senior vice president of operations.

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s office has raised $7,100 for the Special Olympics of Pasco, the office announced Monday.

With nearly 95% of teenagers having access to a smartphone, it’s vital for parents to have resources and tools for an open and honest conversation with their teens about experiences they may face online.

Winner: Our taste buds. Nineteen Tampa restaurants received special mention in the first Florida Michelin Guide. Loser: University of South Florida’s lost appeal.

Tampa Electric announced this week that it brought four new solar plants online.

Weatherford Capital’s investment in an Ohio-based insurance company has bolstered the startup to unicorn status.

The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business has appointed Carl Hadden as the new regional director of the Florida SBDC at USF.

The Florida Aquarium has relocated 560 corals at an offshore reef site near Long Key. The corals were bred and raised at the Florida Aquarium’s Center for Conservation. 

Nineteen regional health care, education and government organizations have united to create an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to increase business opportunities for local and minority-owned companies.

The Lightning need one win for a third-consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup finals following their 3-1 victory Thursday over the Rangers.

Winner: City of Tampa. Yay us! Tampa ranked No. 39 in the U.S. News list of the 50 best cities to live in America. Loser: Tampa Bay Rays.

Florida gas prices are creeping closer to $5 a gallon after the state average jumped 18 cents last week, reaching a new all-time high of $4.76 per gallon on Sunday – 66% more expensive than a year ago.

Tampa General Hospital has been named as a “Best Maternity Hospital 2022” by Newsweek magazine.

Pasco County Tax Collector offices together raised $10,000 in May for Community Aging & Retirement Services (CARES), which was the selected monthly charity.

Winner: Tampa Bay Rays donates to gun safety charities. Loser: Hillsborough taxpayers forced to cover CareerSource financial irregularities.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch joined local LGBTQ community leaders Wednesday morning to ring in Pride month by raising the Pride flag at City Hall.

Tampa General Hospital is the first in Tampa Bay, and one of the first in the country, to mend hearts and improve surgical experiences through 3D printing.

A new shopping center made of shipping containers is set to open in Wesley Chapel this Saturday.

Earlier this month, a South Florida cryptocurrency developer soft-launched the crypto project Genius Token (GENI) as a blockchain solution for savings and retirement.

Pasco County Tax Collector offices will be accepting donations in the month of June for Habitat for Humanity.

A St.Petersburg man will be serving aboard the USS Nimitz this Memorial Day.

This month, TGH adopted a brand new, minimally invasive procedure to treat those suffering from debilitating neurological disorders like essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

Florida gas prices have fallen slightly since hitting a record high last week at $4.51 per gallon.

A Valrico man will spend this Memorial Day honoring fallen soldiers as part of the Navy’s elite Ceremonial Guard.

Winner: Tom Brady’s accountant. Loser: Hit and Run Drivers.

Shumaker Tampa Partner Gregory Yadley has been re-elected as secretary of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.

Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Rehabilitation Services have partnered to unveil a new $35 million TGH Rehabilitation Hospital in Tampa.