Pamela Noel: A doctor, inventor, author and a philanthropist

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

Update: Marina Pointe and Marina Landings

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

One Liners Hillsborough: Bloomin’ Brands, Vector Solutions and 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

A luxury resort along an iconic stretch of Bahamian beachfront celebrates 70 years

By Randi Aileen Press and the Lifestyle Magazine staff The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers … Read more

Collaboration is key for Leap Tampa Bay’s success

For some, college is the natural progression out of high school. The preparations begin before senior year. Campus visits are scheduled, tests are taken, caps and gowns are ordered and before you know it, you’re searching for extra-long sheets for those oddly long twin-sized beds. For others, it’s not even an option. Not even a … Read more

On the Scene: Stronger than Stigma

The Gracepoint Foundation held its third annual Stronger Than Stigma event at Armature Works, in Tampa.  This is the largest mental health awareness event in the Tampa Bay area. It featured speakers like Rita Lowman, president of Pilot Bank, and Holly O’Connor from the Miguel and Holly Show on Hot 101.5. [image_slider_no_space on_click=”prettyphoto” height=”300″ images=”13504,13502,13501,13500,13499″]

One Liners Pinellas: John Hopkins Medicine, Minor League Baseball and more

► St. Pete’s Development Review Commission approved plans for a mixed-use development planned at 4311 34th Street South, in the Skyway Marina District, which includes a multifamily building, a self-storage facility a food bank and a restaurant. (Rendering above) ► Broker Scott Clendening of Commercial Partners Realty represented BridgePoint Church in the sale of an … Read more

Rare opportunity in the Ladera neighborhood

List price: $1.15 million Specs: 6 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 4,544 SF Details: This home, located in the Ladera neighborhood of Lutz, features 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, arched entryways and real wood floors throughout. There is a large front office space that has room for two desks and has two pairs of French doors. … Read more

Embarc Collective becomes Florida’s fastest-growing startup hub

Embarc Collective, a startup hub in Tampa, announced that it is now home to 100 member startups, making it the fastest-growing startup hub in the state of Florida, according to a press statement. The hub launched in March of 2019, with 25 member companies working virtually. It expanded to 49 members after it opened its … Read more