Dade City Brew House wins gold medal at beer festival
DADE CITY – Dade City Brew House earned a gold medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival competition.
The microbrewery was recognized in the Dessert Stout/Pastry Stout beer-style category for Pure Nonsense, a Pastry Stout with cacao nibs, marshmallow, graham crackers and lactose.
Coming in at a slow-sipping 10.9% ABV, Pure Nonsense mimics the flavors of a s’more.
“We enter national competitions such as this one in hopes of receiving notes to help us improve at regional and local competitions, but to walk away with a medal at the Great American Beer Festival is a dream-like achievement,” said Guillermo Woolfolk, general manager and partner. “We could not be more proud of our brewer, Ryan Freeman, and getting this news while we were dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was an incredible surprise.
“The storm forced us to cancel our trip to Denver for GABF, but it was an amazing experience to celebrate this win with our community on our first day back open after Milton.”
The 2024 competition featured beers and ciders spanning 107 categories and 175 styles.
Vacancy on the Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board of Directors
The Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board, dba CareerSource Pasco Hernando, serves the workforce development initiatives in Pasco and Hernando counties.
The organization administers state and federal funding for employment and training services for individuals and new or expanding businesses.
CareerSource Pasco Hernando seeks nominations from local business organizations or business trade associations for one vacancy in the board of directors under the business category.
Nominees should have policymaking or hiring authority, such as owners, chief executives or operating officers. They should represent businesses that provide employment in the Hernando area.
Nominate someone by contacting Nicole Beverley at or 727-326-1925.
Suncoast Credit Union gives $250K to American Red Cross
TAMPA – Suncoast Credit Union has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross of Central Florida for hurricane relief efforts.
This latest contribution is part of Suncoast’s $850,000 statewide relief commitment to provide critical aid to Floridians facing immediate and long-term challenges following the storms.
The $850,000 commitment from Suncoast Credit Union focuses on key areas essential to recovery: hunger relief, crisis management and education.
“As Floridians recover from the severe impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Suncoast Credit Union is committed to standing beside our communities in rebuilding lives and restoring hope,” said Kevin Johnson, president and CEO, Suncoast Credit Union.
Better Together names Jess Tharpe as chief operating officer
FORT MYERS – Better Together has added Jess Tharpe as chief operating officer.
As outgoing assistant secretary of the Florida Office of Community Services, Tharpe served on the executive leadership team of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Tharpe has 10 years of experience in child and family services and 10 years of experience in business development, operations and administration.
“Her extensive knowledge of the child welfare system and her unwavering dedication to vulnerable children and families will be invaluable to our organization,” CEO Megan Rose said. “Jess’s background in leading transformational shifts within the Florida Department of Children and Families, her strategic initiatives, and her commitment to holistic and family-centered services make her an exceptional addition to our team.”
Chamber extends nominations for awards
The North Tampa Bay Chamber reopened nominations for its Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards for an additional week due to the event being rescheduled.
Categories include Excellence in Collaboration Award, Excellence in Innovation Award, Excellence in Integrity Award, Excellence in Inclusivity Award and Community Hero Award
The event takes place Jan. 16, 2025.
