The Mason is a luxury residential development that aims to deliver unique, high-end furnished rental units in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. The residences will come equipped with office-type amenities, as well as exclusive, members-only features and services. The Mason offers one-bedroom units, open tables and places to connect—both short- and long-term placement. The … Read more
The former Belleview Biltmore, now the Belleview Inn in Belleair, unveiled its new look after extensive renovations. The renovations, which began in 2016, were a part of a $130 million residential project by St. Petersburg developer JMC Communities. The new Inn has 35 guest rooms and is 38,000 square feet. The Biltmore, which was shuttered … Read more
CBD ice cream Heavenly Hash Creamery, based in Clearwater, makes ice cream infused with cannabidiol, or CBD oil. Derived from marijuana, the oil is touted as helping with a number of ailments including pain, nausea and inflammation. Susan Scherer, an oncology nurse, founded the company and found through interactions with cancer patients and families that … Read more
Travel and wine lovers can sip, savor and explore vineyards from around the world at a wine festival. If your schedule doesn’t allow a trip this year to Napa, California, or Bordeaux, France, check out one of the wine festivals on Florida’s west coast. Be forewarned: tickets often sell out months in advance. SARASOTA: FLORIDA … Read more
The 2019 Gasparilla Music Festival is right around the corner, with two days of music on four stages, a lineup of local food booths, and activities for the whole family, during the biggest edition of the festival yet. It runs March 9-10 at downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park and Kiley Gardens. The musical lineup aims … Read more
It’s almost time to roll out the red carpet in Tampa for the annual Gasparilla International Film Festival. Now in its 13th year, the festival continues to attract thousands to the six-day event. This year’s festival runs March 19-24. The festival provides an opportunity for film buffs to see movies before they hit the big … Read more
The statistics speak for themselves: 85,000 direct and indirect jobs, 34 million tons of cargo a year, operating revenue of nearly $60 million, 1 million cruise passengers in 2018, and a footprint that encompasses more than 5,000 acres. Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest port by tonnage and land, and the region’s biggest economic engine. … Read more
There are shows to make you laugh and shows to make you want to dance, coming to Ruth Eckerd Hall this spring. Here’s some of the performaces you might want to get tickets to early. Ruth Eckerd Hall Legally Blonde – The Musical Sunday, March 10 International award-winning “Legally Blonde – The Musical” is the ultimate Broadway … Read more
If Brian Butler disappears for too long from the Vistra Communications office in Lutz, his assistant, Pam Mooney, knows where to find him. He’s likely down the road at Mort Elementary School—reading books, dressing in a onesie for a laugh, or high-fiving students. It’s one of his favorite activities. He might not be what you … Read more
Brian Murphy is the CEO and founder of Reliaquest, a global company that is based in Tampa. Reliaquest leverages a discipline called security model management to help security organizations build individualized security models that evolve over time to address their changing needs. By combining existing tools and technologies with Reliaquest’s proprietary technology, people, and process, … Read more
