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Tampa whimsy 🧚🏼—bc it’s such an active city that all of this took place simultaneously on a Saturday 💙🤍
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We started the morning with @altsocialtampabay wellness festival and thereafter:

@puravidamiami lunch (newly opened Sept 10)

@waterstreet new The Wild Couch Party, a 40-foot, 13,000-pound bronze artwork by artists Gillie and Marc

@publix sponsored Hispanic Heritage Month with free flower bouquets and food and drink samples

@tblightning🏒 home opener with players coming down the blue carpet and giveaways from @bmw and @publix

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A little Tampa trip & lightning game to kick off @bmgee2025 birthday month 😜🏒💙⚡️

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Happy place = The boy aquarium 🏒🖤💙🤍

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ONE BIG PARTY!!! ⚡️🥳

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“Today isn't just about writing checks. Today is about supporting all of your missions and making sure that we are committed to helping change lives.” CEO, Steve Griggs

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Good food, new connections and an even better cause! 🍝✨

Elevate was proud to be a sponsor at last evening’s Elite Rewards Noodles & Networking at Jay Luigi SoHo, bringing Tampa Bay professionals together in support of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. 💛

Elevate clients Draxord, Catalent, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, TAMPA HOUSING AUTHORITY, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation, Benchmark International and SRM Advisors were part of the evening, connecting with fellow business and community leaders while giving back to an important mission.

A fun night of networking with a purpose!

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa

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Celebrating some of Tampa Bay’s standout leaders at the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs! 🏆

Aakash Patel joined Tampa Bay Buccaneers COO Brian Ford, Tyrus O’Neal and Dara Shareef of Benchmark International for an evening recognizing executives making their mark across the Tampa Bay business community.

Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! 👏

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa

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🏁 Building a strong future for Tampa Bay starts with its youngest learners!

Elevate clients came together this afternoon for the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County’s Education of Young Children Summit: On Track to Kindergarten Readiness! The summit brought business and community leaders together for important conversations around early learning, kindergarten readiness and creating more opportunities for children and families across Hillsborough County. 📚✨

Elevate clients in attendance included Elite Rewards, Catalent, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation, Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, Benchmark International, Staffing Resource Group, Inc, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller and TAMPA HOUSING AUTHORITY.

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa

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A night of recognition, community and connection! ✨ Aakash Patel and Elevate clients attended last evening’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Indian Advisory Council Awards Banquet, bringing together business owners, community leaders and law enforcement from across Hillsborough County.

The annual event celebrated local honorees while supporting the council’s work with children and families throughout the community.

Joining Aakash were Elevate clients Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Senior Resource Management, Hillsborough County Clerk of Court & Comptroller, Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, NEO Financial Services, Benchmark International, Digital Neighbor and Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa

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This afternoon’s University Club Member Series Luncheon featured Ken Babby, CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays, with Mayor Jane Castor also in attendance! ⚾️

Babby shared his perspective on the future of the Rays, the organization’s role in the Tampa Bay community and what’s ahead as the team enters its next chapter.

Elevate clients in attendance included Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, Tampa Housing Authority, NEO Financial Services, Benchmark International, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Senior Resource Management Advisors, the Office of the Public Defender and Shumaker.

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa

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🏈 This morning, Elevate President Aakash M. Patel and Elevate clients attended the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 Q3 Power Breakfast featuring University of South Florida’s CEO of USF Athletics Rob Higgins and COO of Athletics Derrick Brooks.

Higgins and Brooks shared what’s ahead for USF Athletics, from building momentum across its programs to the continued growth of the Bulls’ presence in Tampa Bay. The conversation also touched on the vision behind USF’s new on-campus stadium and what it means for the university, its fans and the broader community.

Joining Aakash were Elevate clients Staffing Resource Group, Inc, Senior Resource Management Advisors, Benchmark International, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Foundation, TAMPA HOUSING AUTHORITY and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller!

A strong morning of conversation around the future of USF Athletics and its role in Tampa Bay! 🤘💚

#HelpingOurCity #ElevateTampa #USF #GoBulls

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