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Bill Edwards - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Governor

Bill Edwards is a businessman, financier, real estate developer, recording company executive, entertainment promoter, philanthropist and now professional sports team owner.  In 2013 he was inducted into the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame for his business expertise and forward-thinking leadership.  Mr. Edwards’ philanthropy is widespread, with a focus on children and veterans.  He has donated several million dollars to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, has organized an annual Holiday Donation Drive for more than ten years, providing food and gifts to hundreds of disadvantaged families from throughout the area, and supports the Class Acts Arts Education series for youth.  Edwards is the largest single donor to the Veterans Airlift Command, which transports injured veterans for medical and personal reasons. He has sponsored numerous community events over the years including the annual Taste of Pinellas and First Night St. Petersburg.  In2012, Mr. Edwards was honored with the “Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Bridge Builder Award” for his philanthropic work with children and veterans. Previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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