There’s a new state-of-the-art, COVID-designed, $70 million boutique condominium development planned for Clearwater called Serena by the Sea. “Serena by the Sea is Valor Capital’s latest pride and joy,” said Regina Sotomayor, chief organizational officer at Valor Capital, in a statement. “It’s an evolution of design that takes into account the need to prioritize our … Read more
Hard Rock Hotels has announced plans for the development of a new addition to the REVERB by Hard Rock portfolio in Tampa. The business casual hotel concept is designed to be an “energetic, cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals and travelers alike,” according to a statement. REVERB Tampa East is … Read more
James Stolze believes in the power of communication. He has spent years listening to the pulse of advertising, and marketing, and knows consumers want reliable information to guide their decisions, especially in these uncertain times. Stolze spent five years in the nonprofit sector helping to grow the profile of the YMCA on a local level, … Read more
To say that we are experiencing surreal times during this global pandemic is an understatement. With restrictions, and travel bans, changing daily, our passionate hearts, and our educated brains, are in a battle of “to book or not to book.” With so many hurdles, travel experts say recovery will be slow and that about 90% … Read more
Donating a part of your body to help another human being survive is already an incredible decision to make. Add a global pandemic of a contagious, and potentially deadly, virus on top of it and it becomes all that more critical. For Debbie and Michael Lundberg, it wasn’t much of a decision at all. In … Read more
Bank of Central Florida, based in Lakeland, Florida, named Lauren Fernandez as Tampa Bay market executive. The Bank has launched a five-year growth initiative, called Vision 2025, to grow the community bank across the I-4 corridor. With offices already established from Orlando to Plant City, expanding into the Tampa Bay market was the next step, … Read more
After two years in its downtown Tampa home, Workscapes, a women-owned contract furniture company, is expanding its corporate headquarters, and showroom, at a new location. The new, long-term lease is for 31,820 square feet at Keating Resources’ distribution center at 101 S. 34th St., near downtown Tampa. Elizabeth Dvorak, CEO of Workscapes, established ownership of … Read more
Jennifer Locklear is passionate about nurturing diverse leadership. As chief talent officer of ConnectWise, and co-founder of Fe League (alongside Keri Higgins-Bigelow), a Tampa Bay area women in leadership group to advance women in corporate roles, Locklear knows diversified leaders strengthen a company. As she explains, “you want the people you hire to reflect the … Read more
► Florida’s Board of Governors appointed four members to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees including technology executive Lyn Stanfield, transportation systems leader Beth Kigel, STEM diversity champion Laine Powell, and physician Dr. Narendra Kini. (Pictured above) ► The Lakeland Fire Department opened its new Training Center Complex at 2450 W. Lake Parker Drive. … Read more
Source 1 Solutions celebrated a year of positive business milestones, including a recent ranking on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Fast 50. The group enjoyed treats from St. Pete Concessions, and CB Lundy’s, along with some fun outdoor activities.
