Business Highlight

From left: Cynthia Glover, Tamisha Darling-Roberson, and Keiran Madgwick during Realtist Week 2026. Darling-Roberson organized the events as founder and president of the Pinellas County Association of Realtists (PCAR). Photo courtesy of PCAR. ​The strain of organizing seven events in as many days – while running a business -couldn’t stifle Tamisha Darling-Roberson’s enthusiasm as she […]

BayCare Ballpark opened in 2004 at 601 Old Coachman Rd. in Clearwater. The Philadelphia Phillies have held spring training in the city since 1947. Photo: MLB.com The Philadelphia Phillies are seeking approximately $110 million in public funding to renovate their spring training complex in Clearwater. ​Pinellas County’s other stadium saga is seemingly nearing a conclusion […]

We’re asking thought leaders, business people and creatives to talk about the upcoming new year and give us catalyzing ideas for making St. Pete a better place to live. What should our city look like? What are their hopes, their plans, their problem-solving ideas? This is Catalyze 2026. Corey Givens Jr. learned the importance of […]

The nation’s first law firm led by three sitting lawmakers – all Black women – will have a local office. State Reps. LaVon Bracy Davis, Ashley Gantt and Michele Rayner announced the launch of BDGR, P.A.on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. The three joined forces to advance justice, equity and strategic legal counsel throughout Florida, and the firm’s moniker is […]

The Manhattan Casino, a Black cultural institution in South St. Petersburg, will soon receive a $4.8 million redesign after shuttering in November 2022. City officials filed plans for the long-delayed project earlier this month. The nearly century-old landmark at 642 22nd St. S. was once a preferred destination for legendary performers like Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald and […]

On Friday, Tyler Perry released his second full-length film of 2025. His latest psychological thriller— “Straw” —stars Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and singer, Teyana Taylor. Prior to its release, Bevy Smith hosted a town hall on SiriusXM Bevy Smith featuring all of the aforementioned actors plus Tyler Perry himself, to talk about the film […]

Slutty Vegan Founder and CEO Pinky Cole is starting a new chapter—and she’s not turning the page alone. In a move that signals bold intentions and even bolder execution, Cole has appointed Lauren Maillian as president of the wildly popular plant-based brand. Maillian officially began her role June 4. “This is the first time that I have an all-woman staff […]

It is no secret that Target (TGT) has fallen down a rabbit hole of controversy over the past few years. In 2023, the retail giant faced a massive boycott from consumers over its pride collection, which sparked backlash for containing items marketed toward children. Since then, Target’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies have suffered criticism, and its […]

In April 2025, Power Broker Magazine reported new Census data confirming that St. Petersburg’s Black population has now declined by approximately 12 percent since 2018. This marks five consecutive years of population loss, even as early Census estimates suggest modest Black population growth in surrounding Pinellas County over the same period. Rising housing costs (and […]

by: Deanne King Nearly 7,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated are making a major financial and community impact during its annual regional conference. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is the first Black Greek-letter organization founded in the United States. Created by college-educated women on the campus of Howard University in 1908, the sorority’s foundation […]

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The co-founders of a company that makes lip products for darker skin tones no longer hope to get their line into Target. A brother and sister who make jigsaw puzzles celebrating Black subjects wonder if they need to offer “neutral” images like landscapes to keep growing. Read more at www.thegrio.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Pat Mack, founder and CEO of PVM, its 2025 South Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year. He credits his hometown’s support and a loyal team for the recognition. The St. Petersburg native’s data analytics firm operates from the Innovation District’s Maritime and Defense Technology Hub. PVM has thrived in […]

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We know Trump’s policies have hit farmers hard across the country—but for Black farmers, the impact has been even worse. Don sits down with John Boyd, Jr., farmer, activist, and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, to break down the unique challenges Black farmers face, from discriminatory lending practices to the fallout from Trump-era […]

Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the end of February, erasing about $12.4 billion in market value. The drop came on February 28, the designated economic blackout day, and coincided with mounting backlash over the retailer’s decision to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments. The National Newspaper Publishers Association […]

There is a growing number of organized boycotts against mega-retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon due to their rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Among the boycotts gaining traction is a 24-hour economic “Blackout” planned for Friday, February 28. Created by The People’s Union, the day of economic resistance is to show that “we the […]

One unexpected tool that can help small business owners stay accountable is the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) now infamous ‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ email. While some may see it as an unnecessary bureaucratic check-in, wise entrepreneurs can turn it into a robust accountability system that drives consistent action and results. Read more at www.blackenterprise.com.

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Issa Rae has extended her business portfolio into the sports realm after becoming part owner of Major League Soccer expansion club San Diego FC. MLS Soccer reports that on Feb.11, the actress, producer and entrepreneur was announced as a new owner of San Diego FC ahead of the team’s 2025 launch. The collaboration was a natural fit, as Rae […]