Seven Line The Seventh Avenue Apothecary in Tampa has launched a new line of its artisan candles. The line is inspired by exotic travel destinations around the world. For those who wander the world, the line can take you back to some of your favorite spots to visit. Scents like Fijian Black Pearl, which boasts … Read more
A trip through Bluewater Media’s 33,000-square-foot space in Clearwater is a travelogue on advertising’s hallowed ground. There’s the Billy Mays Memorial Studio which pays homage to the late legendary pitchman with a plaque reading: “Life’s a pitch, and then you buy.” Staged sets range from living rooms to kitchens where approximately 100 commercials are filmed … Read more
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley’s iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano. The grand entrance where the piano is located is part of the property’s ongoing $700 million expansion, which will be completed in the fall. A grand opening has been scheduled for October 3. At a … Read more
Summer can be a challenging time for salespeople and businesses. Yes, it’s a welcome respite from the demands of the job and a chance to recharge with family and friends. But reduced productivity because of individuals going on vacation or taking time off can lead to slow sales and dips in revenue. Here are three … Read more
Growing up in St. Pete Beach, Linda Olson watched her father run a small commercial art business out of their home. It was valuable early exposure to entrepreneurship for the woman who today is helping shape the future of entrepreneurship in the Tampa Bay region. As the founder and CEO of Tampa Bay Wave, a … Read more
Ronto Group has announced plans for Altura Bayshore, a new 22-story tower near the intersection of Bayshore and Bay-to-Bay boulevards. Designed by Tampa architects Curts Gaines Hall Jones, the tower at 2907 South Ysabella Ave will feature 73 residences, including six penthouses. Every residence will have full front-to-back floor plans that provide expansive views, according … Read more
St. Petersburg’s Salvador Dalí Museum submitted a capital-projects funding request to the county’s Tourist Development Council in hopes of receiving $17.5 million in public funding to construct a $38.6 million expansion. The museum wants to expand to accommodate 50 percent more visitors, estimating the proposed expansion will bring in an additional 900,000 visitors over a … Read more
Perhaps if you were to think of grace, you would picture elegance at a dance or ball … something old-school that reminds you of the past. That is a form of grace, that elegance and presence that allows one to carry him or herself with dignity. No matter the circumstances. Grace is not given. Grace … Read more
PINELLAS St. Pete Area EDC Revamps Digital Guide for Local Employers The Greater St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp. released Version 2.0 of its digital workforce platform, the Workforce Resource Map, with enhancements to better meet the needs of growing businesses in St. Petersburg. The platform, created in partnership with CareerEdge in December 2018, showcases … Read more
Vick Tipnes is the CEO of Blackstone Medical Services, a national medical device company headquartered in Tampa. The company has made the Inc. 5,000 list for the last two years, ranking 1,750 out of 5,000 companies, based on growth of 355 percent in the last three years. It’s now one of the country’s largest providers … Read more