Gus Stavros, prominent philanthropist and World War II veteran, dies at 97

He helped more than 400,000 students around the world, including 30,000 in the Tampa Bay region, with financial literacy and career preparation.

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Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay and other arts and educational organizations in the region are mourning the death, but also celebrating the life, of Gus Stavros, a prominent philanthropist who died Oct. 18 at 97.

 

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