Tampa Bay Sports Stars Score Big With Their Causes
Fighting cancer and helping children top the charitable giving lists of some of the Tampa Bay region's favorite professional ball players and coaches.
Bradenton
A Gallup survey ranking 26 U.S. communities found Bradenton scored highest of all in the category of “emotional attachment” as measured by social offerings, physical beauty and an open and welcoming nature. That friendly vibe particularly permeates the Village of the Arts, an enclave where bountiful whimsy expresses itself in the district’s colorful cottages, studios, galleries, book stores and restaurants. Bradenton is also home to the headquarters of Beall’s Department Stores, Tropicana Products and Champs Sports. Just to the west, mile-wide Anna Maria Island is home to three laid-back island communities. Just to the east is Lakewood Ranch, one of Florida’s newest and hippest planned communities.
FPL Group Wins Top Honor
FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE: FPL) was named Power Company of the Year at the Platts 2009 Global Energy Awards.The recognition honors FPL Group as the leading power company in the world for 2009. The award was presented at a ceremony in New York City attended by more than 500 energy executives from around the world. Platts, the leading global provider of information on the energy industry, receives more than 200 nominations for its annual awards program.
Think + Drink Offers Food For Thought
Located in Bradenton, South Florida Museum's think + drink program allows for an educational and edible experience.
