Staff Reports
Aakash Patel, a Tampa Bay area socialite, entrepreneur and influencer, was arrested early Wednesday morning for driving under the influence. Arresting officers from the Tampa Police Department recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.153%, nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08%
Patel was arrested at the intersection of W. Cypress St. and N. Lois Ave. at 2:53 a.m. Police booked him into the Hillsborough County jail just after 5 a.m. and was released at 3:37 p.m. after posting cash bail, according to documents from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Patel sits on several local boards, including the Board of Trustees for Hillsborough Community College. He’s also the Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Board.
Patel is the founder and president of Elevate Inc., a business development consulting firm. He previously served as director of business development for Chamber.com, the former website for the Chamber of Commerce Association.
He previously served on the Super Bowl LV Host Committee and, in 2018, ran unsuccessfully for Hillsborough County Commission as a Republican.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Patel to the HCC Board in mid-2021.
6 comments
Mothers against drunk politicians
August 29, 2024 at 8:56 pm
Between him and the Mayor of Naples AA in Florida should see some new members. Alcoholism is nothing to laugh about. Drunk driving kills people. Thank those police officers for doing their jobs and not giving favors to politicians. It only furthers their illness
Cindy
August 29, 2024 at 8:57 pm
Great influencer under booze influencer
Hey can he still work at the PTA like the crack heads
Kelley
August 30, 2024 at 8:37 am
Patel was reappointed to the Board and his term should long have been over. He is the third Board member in a VERY short period of time with serious issues. The taxpayer budget for this agency is in excess of 100 million dollars. Accountability and oversight of services for our children is serious and should be treated as such. Vetting your Board for responsible leadership is paramount.
Rick
August 30, 2024 at 7:52 pm
Is it me or does this site only post derogatory stories about Republicans? I know the virginal Democrat Socialist have had a few bad days. Unfortunately this writer avoids mentioning them. Needs to change the name to Muck Rackers Against Only Republicans
rick whitaker
September 1, 2024 at 12:50 pm
RICK, it is just you. this site seems ok to me, but i am not looking for a rubberstamp of bad candidates. the maga candidates can’t stay away from controversy, because they are controversial. i’m a social democrat similar to bernie sanders, but way more to the left, so of course, i think guys like you are of the negative past. florida is probably a good fit for you.
Frank
September 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Outstanding people 😜
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