Education

By Jim Stinson
February 28, 2024

Nonprofit health school names new Clearwater president

Ultimate Medical Academy, a nonprofit higher education institution that trains students for health care work, appointed Shadel W. Hamilton as president of its Clearwater campus.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 16, 2024

Hardware store entrepreneur named chair of Fort Myers university

Prominent Southwest Florida entrepreneur Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware, has been named chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s Board of Trustees.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2024

The Learning Experience day care chain expands in Pasco

The Learning Experience is opening two new schools in the county at an average cost of more than $3 million each.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

USF's $42M Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nears completion

Building the hall and student center on the small, 32-acre campus proved a challenge — but a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
January 23, 2024

YMCA, Pinellas County Schools partner on unique $48M project

The city of St. Petersburg's new YMCA will soon unite with a completed public school.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
January 17, 2024

Tampa Bay health care school adds two board members

Ultimate Medical Academy, a nonprofit higher education institution that trains students in health care, has added two board members, Karen Jones and Shelley Wells Collins.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
December 27, 2023

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

University of South Florida hopes the 35,000-seat stadium will be a go-to mid-sized venue for the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
December 18, 2023

University of Tampa names Texas professor, administrator president

Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Texas Christian University, has been named the new president of the University of Tampa, replacing Ronald L. Vaughn.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
December 12, 2023

New College, Sarasota-Bradenton airport agree on $11.5M land deal

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
December 5, 2023

USF unveils renderings of new stadium

The University of South Florida released renderings off its new football stadium.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
November 29, 2023

Young entrepreneur learns from early marketing mistake

Larissa Lippe is working a delicate balance between growing her student-led tutoring business in Sarasota and her other life as a college student.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 27, 2023

70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.