The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce issues press releases as a valuable communication tool to inform, educate, advocate, and engage with the media, stakeholders, and the broader community. By effectively leveraging press releases, the Chamber amplifies its impact, strengthens relationships, and advances the interests of our members and the business community as a whole. By sharing positive news about member businesses, the Chamber can enhance their visibility and credibility within the community.

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Smiley Beans Coffee Introduces Premium Coffee Experience for Tampa Bay Businesses, Communities, and Food Establishments
Riverview, FL — [Insert Date] — Smiley Beans Coffee, a Tampa Bay–based premium coffee service provider, is bringing barista-quality beverages to offices, residential communities, medical practices, hospitality venues, and food establishments throughout the region.
Using advanced, Italian-crafted coffee systems, Smiley Beans Coffee delivers a full range of espresso-based drinks—including lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, and specialty beverages—through a convenient, low-maintenance solution designed to complement workplaces, cafés, bakeries, and shared spaces.

The company offers flexible service and vending options, allowing organizations to enhance customer, employee, and resident satisfaction while maintaining predictable costs. To ensure the right fit, Smiley Beans Coffee provides a complimentary one-week trial, giving clients the opportunity to evaluate usage, engagement, and overall value before committing.

“Our mission is to make exceptional coffee easy and accessible for businesses and communities,” said Rob Stayton, Owner of Smiley Beans Coffee. “Great coffee enhances customer experience, improves workplace culture, and adds value to any environment.”

About Smiley Beans Coffee
Smiley Beans Coffee is a veteran-owned Tampa Bay company specializing in premium automated coffee solutions for offices, residential properties, hospitality venues, and food establishments. The company focuses on quality, reliability, and service to help organizations offer a high-end coffee experience with minimal effort.
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Media Contact:
Rob Stayton
Smiley Beans Coffee
813-857-7315

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PRESS RELEASES

Medical Health Group Expands Women’s Healthcare Services with the Launch of Gynecology Care in Brandon, Florida Brandon, FL

Medical Health Group is proud to announce the expansion of its services with the opening of Gynecology care for women ages 18 and older, serving the Brandon and greater Tampa Bay community. This milestone marks an important step in the practice’s mission to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare rooted in compassion, dignity, and long-term wellness. Led by Dr. Malieri Colon-Rivera, Primary Care Physician and Board-Certified Gynecologist, Medical 

Health Group brings a unique blend of medical excellence, personalized attention, and bilingual care to women seeking trusted gynecology services close to home. With more than 20 years of experience serving patients in Puerto Rico, Mexico and Florida, Dr. Colon-Rivera is deeply committed to empowering women through education, prevention, and compassionate care.

“Our vision has always been to care for the whole person,” said Dr. Colon-Rivera. “By expanding gynecology services, we are able to support women through every stage of life—from preventive screenings to reproductive health and beyond—while building long-term relationships based on trust.”

A Patient-Centered Approach to Women’s Health
Medical Health Group’s philosophy of care emphasizes safety, respect, and partnership. Patients are treated as individuals not numbers and are encouraged to actively participate in their healthcare decisions. The practice offers a seamless experience with a collaborative care model, on-site diagnostics, and coordination with specialists when needed.

Women’s Gynecology services now available include:
● Routine women’s exams, Pap smears, and pelvic exams
● Birth control counseling and prescriptions
● Menopause care

In addition to gynecology care, Medical Health Group continues to provide comprehensive Primary Care services, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, thyroid and vitamin screenings, immunizations, mental health screenings, lifestyle counseling, and geriatric care.

Accessible, Bilingual Care for the Brandon Community
Medical Health Group is proud to serve the diverse Tampa Bay population with bilingual services in English and Spanish (Se habla español). The practice accepts most major insurance plans, offers self-pay options.

Accepted insurance plans include, but are not limited to: Ambetter, UMR, Sunshine Health, Tricare (Certified), Humana, Multiplan, Florida Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.

“Our goal is to remove barriers to care,” said the Medical Health Group team. “Every woman deserves access to compassionate, high-quality healthcare, regardless of language or insurance status.”

A Commitment to Community Impact
Medical Health Group is actively engaged in the Brandon community, participating in local events through the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Riverview Women’s Club and Central Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce. By building strong community partnerships, the practice seeks to promote health education, preventive care, and long-lasting relationships throughout the region.

Schedule an Appointment
Medical Health Group is currently accepting new patients for Primary Care and Gynecology services. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (813) 413-6100, and same-day appointments are available for established patients when possible. Location: Medical Health Group 1383 Providence Rd Brandon, FL 33511 Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Your health matters—make this year the year you prioritize YOU. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 413-6100

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HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Ranked Among America’s 250 Best by Healthgrades
Brandon Hospital’s exceptional clinical performances place the hospital in the top 5% nationwide
 
Brandon, Fla – January 27, 2026 – HCA Florida Brandon Hospital announced today that it has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, the number one site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects Brandon Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier patient care, placing the organization in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance.
 
In addition to this distinction for overall clinical care, Brandon Hospital has been recognized for its exceptional patient outcomes in key service areas, including orthopedic services, spine surgery, gastrointestinal services, gastrointestinal surgery and surgical care. For the third year in a row, Brandon Hospital is named in America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care. These accolades further underscore Brandon Hospital’s dedication to delivering the highest quality care to every patient, year after year.
 

​“We are so proud to be acknowledged for our excellence in patient care. Our team of caregivers and medical staff are pushing the boundaries of what is possible to save lives with the advancement of medical procedures and technology. We take great pride in caring for our patients like family and returning them to their regular lifestyle” said Tripp Owings, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
 
Brandon Hospital’s achievement is based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide.
 
Healthgrades’ analysis found that outcomes vary widely between the nation’s highest- and lowest-performing facilities and the gap is getting bigger. In fact, if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to America’s 250 Best, on average, 211,370 lives could have been saved during the 2022-2024 study period.* These findings illustrate the importance of choosing a facility with an established record of superior clinical outcomes.
 
“This year's America’s Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at Brandon Hospital, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”
 
With care variation on the rise, consumers must find and select a top-rated hospital to maximize their chances of a successful outcome. Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ America’s Best Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the national leaders in clinical excellence.
 
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 America’s Best Hospital Awards Methodology.

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Apex Sight Solutions Approved as HUD 203(k) Consultant, Expanding Renovation Financing Support for Industry Professionals

Apex Sight Solutions is proud to announce its official approval as a HUD 203(k) Consultant, enhancing its ability to support renovation and rehabilitation financing throughout the community. This designation strengthens the company’s role in assisting mortgage lenders, Realtors, and insurance professionals as they help clients transform properties with FHA-backed renovation solutions.
The HUD 203(k) program allows homebuyers and homeowners to finance both the purchase (or refinancing) of a property and the cost of necessary repairs through a single loan. As an approved consultant, Apex Sight Solutions is equipped to provide essential oversight and compliance support throughout the renovation process.

Benefits of Working with Apex Sight Solutions as a HUD 203(k) Consultant Include:

• Accurate feasibility inspections
• Streamlined project documentation
• Expertise in HUD requirements
• Professional project oversight from start to finish
• Support for both Standard and Limited 203(k) loan types

Meeting the Growing Demand for Renovation Financing
Low housing inventory and aging homes have increased the demand for renovation-ready financing options. With its new HUD 203(k) Consultant status, Apex Sight Solutions offers industry professionals a trusted partner to help guide clients through the process—ensuring projects are properly evaluated, documented, and executed.

About Apex Sight Solutions
Apex Sight Solutions provides professional property assessment and renovation consulting services to support real estate and lending professionals. With a focus on accuracy, compliance, and customer service, the company helps clients navigate complex renovation financing programs with confidence.
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Contact:
Apex Sight Solutions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (813) 860-8374
Website: ApexSightSolutions.com

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Tampa Electric Company is excited to share that, through our partnership with the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF), the new TECO Solar Powered patch program is now available to more than 20,000 Girl Scouts in the West Central Florida troop.
 

​Developed in collaboration with TECO engineers and Girl Scouts youth development experts, the program features a TECO-branded patch and hands-on curriculum designed to teach girls about solar energy and inspire interest in related STEM careers. In early 2024, we successfully piloted the program with Girl Scouts in Community Troops, offering free Girl Scouting to youth who may not have access to a traditional troop setting.
 
Girl Scouts earning the patch will explore solar energy through hands-on activities like building a solar oven to make S’mores®, creating a sun tracker and mapping solar-powered sites in their communities. They’ll also learn how TECO powers communities with the sun and how the company uses solar energy to help reduce fuel costs while maintaining reliability and resiliency for customers, highlighting solar’s role in a balanced energy future.
 
This program builds on TECO’s continued support of STEM education, including our role as the 2025 STEMapalooza Innovator Sponsor, which helped bring hands-on science and technology experiences to Girl Scouts across the region.
 
We anticipate 500 Girl Scouts will participate in the coming year, helping spark curiosity in clean energy and STEM throughout our communities.
 
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to inspiring the next generation of energy leaders and advancing access to STEM education across the region. We look forward to seeing the impact this program will have in the year ahead. 

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Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) recently recognized Andrea Corpening as a military spouse entrepreneur to follow in 2025. They also featured her business, Elite Business Performance LLC, as part of their celebration of the United States Air Force’s 78th Birthday on September 18th. Whether you’re investing in professional development, bringing in a guest speaker, or hiring the right employee, Andrea would love for you to think of her. Please feel free to refer or connect with her when your organization needs employee training or support finding the right fit for your team.  Andrea's website is www.elitebusinessperf.com. 

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Renee Scott, Renee Scott Insurance Agency

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