Tampa Bay area resident Leah Roddenberry earned a royal upgrade in June, when she shifted her Miss Tampa crown over to make way for the Miss Florida tiara. The honor caps a two-year cycle of competition preparation and pandemic-era outreach, and begins her countdown to the Miss America scholarship competition in December. She describes her … Read more
► WB Golden Point, DSDG Architects and Gates Construction began development on Evolution, a nine-story luxury condominium located at Golden Gate Point, overlooking the Sarasota Bay. ► The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance named Kristie Calandro as member services and communication coordinator and Jenna Nelson as membership development representative. ► Children First of Sarasota County received … Read more
Ocean prime | 2205 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa As an upscale dining establishment, Ocean Prime checks every box. The location, adjacent to International Plaza in Tampa, teams with well-heeled clientele. The bar near the lobby is impeccably lit, cozy and offers exclusive spirits, signature cocktails and an impressive selection of wine, like the 2019 Caymus … Read more
Billecart-Salmon Wine held a tasting event at the home of Taylor and Sonya Ranker, of Questmont. Theirs were one of five homes, across the United States, selected to be Billecart-Salmon Brand Ambassadors. The event was presented by A Vine Affair, Gina Lyons and Geoffrey Loisel, of France, the director of Americas for Billecart-Salmon. Guests were … Read more
It’s wonderful we are all getting out and getting in touch with clients, buddies and others in, and around, the community, state and beyond, isn’t it? Those encounters might feel familiar and, yet, they are not the same as they were in the past. They are similar and there are differences in who we are … Read more
Seth B. Forman, an award-winning dermatologist, is owner of the ForCare Medical Group and has provided patient care for 12 years. He is board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology. He completed his residency in a training program dedicated to dermatology and skin care at the Medical College of Virginia. He served as chief resident during his … Read more
Powerboat P1 Management, an international marine motorsport promoter headquartered in the United Kingdom, named Tim Ramsberger president and chief executive officer of its United States operation. Ramsberger previously was the chief operating officer at Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. In his new role, he will be based in Florida and will move into his new position immediately, … Read more
The adage “Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime” rings true to Pamela Noel. A licensed infectious disease physician, practicing in Tampa, she often travels to Haiti to direct the efforts of Haiti’s Elite Medical Team. Noel founded HELMT … Read more
As tenants continue to open in Westshore Marina District’s village-style retail center, BTI Partners announced that Buzzed Bull Creamery will join the roster of tenants. Founded in Cincinnati, Buzzed Bull Creamery is a premium, made-to-order, alcoholic and nonalcoholic frozen dessert company. The lease marks the entrance of Buzzed Bull Creamery to the Florida market. The … Read more
► HCA Healthcare West Florida Division announced that a $50 million construction project has begun on the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, a campus of Memorial Hospital of Tampa, located at 6001 Webb Road. (Rendering above) ► Will Weatherford will serve as the new chair of the University of South Florida board of trustees, following his … Read more