Prominent Tampa beer entrepreneur donates $2M to USF for two causes

The longtime craft brew businessman is generating philanthropic buzz.


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The timeless pairing of sports and beer just got a monetary boost from a Tampa entrepreneur who is a big brain behind craft brews. Joey Redner, founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer, gifted the University of South Florida $2 million with the caveat that half goes to the new stadium and half goes to the brewing arts program based out of the St.Pete campus. 

 

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