Bill Edwards Honored with Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero Award for Exceptional Community Service
The Tampa Bay Lightning has named Bill Edwards, Founder and CEO of Big3 Entertainment and Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, as the recipient of the prestigious Lightning Community Hero Award for his unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
This recognition celebrates Edwards’ outstanding contributions to the community, particularly through his expansion and support of the Mahaffey Theater’s ClassActs Program, which serves more than 25,000 schoolchildren annually.
Energy, power and survival leap out of this year’s featured image “The Fight” by Ashli Harper
Featured in this month’s Tampa Bay Metro Magazine is a spotlight on Tampa Bay artist Ashli Harper and her stunning new design for the 55th Annual Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts 2025. In the feature, Ashli shares the inspiration behind her iconic image and her journey from an emerging artist last year to being chosen by a panel to represent GFA this year.
Altruistic Academy Hosts Friends & Family Event with Free CPR Training December 19th
Altruistic Academy, a leader in beauty and medical education, is thrilled to announce the first installment of its Friends & Family Event Series, launching this December with a particular focus on lifesaving skills. The inaugural event will feature free CPR training for friends and family, conducted by the academy’s Founder and CEO, Christina Sisler.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Free EPIC Generations Dinner for Senior LGBTQIA+ Community
“We believe Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate love and belonging, and the EPIC Generations Dinner is our way of extending that spirit to a community that has historically faced barriers to acceptance,” said Bret Freeman, COO of Nurse Next Door.
Heartwarming Client Spotlight – Nurse Next Door
Meet Kelcy and Jack, two incredible people who exemplify the compassionate care that Nurse Next Door brings to families every day.
A dedicated caregiver, Kelcy goes above and beyond for Jack, making him feel cared for and cherished. Their bond reminds us that the little things—sharing a laugh, being a friend, bringing comfort—genuinely make a difference.
Witness this inspiring story of friendship and unwavering support.