Models prepare meals at nonprofit
CLEARWATER – The 2025 Hooters Calendar Tour kicked off with some of the models volunteering at Metropolitan Ministries, a nonprofit that helps the homeless in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco counties.
Cover model Kiana Mahabir and several others in the calendar helped prepare and serve lunch.
Calendars come with over $100 of coupons to use throughout the year and are available for purchase at all Tampa Bay area Hooters restaurants.
North Tampa Bay Chamber announces award finalists
LAND O’ LAKES – The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce has announced finalists for its 2024 Celebrating Excellence Awards.
Finalists and winners will be recognized Jan. 16.
Finalists are as follows:
- Integrity: Main Event Wesley Chapel, Pepin Academies and Scenthound Lutz.
- Collaboration: San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union, New Tampa YMCA and Metropolitan Ministries.
- Innovation: RP&G Printing, Outplay Marketing and Furr Wegman & Banks Architects.
- Inclusivity: Main Event Wesley Chapel, Hilton Garden Inn Wesley Chapel and Turner Construction.
The 2024 Celebrating Excellence Awards take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at PHSC Performing Arts Center, 8657 Old Pasco Road, Wesley Chapel.
Networking begins at 6 p.m. The awards ceremony follows at 7 p.m. Advance registration is required. Registration costs $60, which includes access to Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar. Dress is cocktail attire.
On the web: northtampabaychamber.com
Habitat welcomes four leaders to board of directors
CLEARWATER – Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside announceD the addition of four new members to its board of directors.
They will be tasked with representing Habitat at events, helping Habitat form new relationships in the community, and attracting new homeowner candidates to apply for the homeownership program.
New board members are as follows:
- Bobby Ginn, Jr., executive at TGH Brooksville & TGH Spring Hill
- Ashley Hofecker, president & CEO of the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce
- Mika Rotunda, Realtor at Heart of Florida Realty
- Ken Wicker, CEO of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
