On the Scene: Habitat’s Roaring ’20s — Prohibition Party (PHOTOS)

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and Pasco Counties held its annual spring gala, presented by Crown Automotive, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg. Those in attendance rallied behind an anonymous donor who kicked off the night with a generous $150,000 challenge donation. With the support of event sponsors and supporters, … Read more

The Good Life: Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire

With the new Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Purple Sapphire, the Nyon watchmaker unveils an exclusive version of synthetic sapphire, a world-first, and a completely new color in the field of fine watchmaking: translucent purple. This new purple tint is a composite made of aluminum oxide and chrome. By combining a traditional complication (the tourbillon) with … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: DOW Technologies, USF and more

► Pet Paradise, a resort-style pet daycare, opened its 47th location, at 16030 Redstone Way, Odessa. (Pictured above)     ► Tampa-based BRP Group (NASDAQ: BRP) will acquire California-based Westwood Insurance Agency for $385 million. ► Hillsborough Community College received $1.58 million, allocated through the Department of Educations’ Expansion of Registered Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship Grant, … Read more

Tampa Bay Chamber celebrates the Leadership Tampa class of 2022 (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa, a program of the Tampa Bay Chamber, celebrated the graduation of 46 members of the class of 2022 on June 1, 2022, at the Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa. The 2022 class marks the 51st class to graduate from the leadership program, established in 1971. Members of Leadership Tampa are local business leaders who … Read more

Unbridled enthusiasm: The unforgettable experience of Urban Stillhouse (PHOTOS)

Urban Stillhouse, in St. Petersburg’s Warehouse District, is a rare find in the Tampa Bay area restaurant scene. It’s special, and unique, in many ways. First, it’s owned by American Freedom Distillery, makers of Horse Soldier Bourbon. So, it’s no surprise that this is a restaurant that knows its spirits, and how to skillfully use … Read more

Mansions on the Market: Palm Harbor waterfront estate (PHOTOS)

List price: $7.6 million Specs: 5 bedrooms | 5 full bathrooms; 1 partial bathroom | 6,388 square feet Details: This custom private residence has integrated indoor/outdoor living with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors in the great room, living and dining rooms with Sutherland Bayou views, a tile hearth gas-burning fireplace, exotic tigerwood hardwood floors and … Read more

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is Naples’ sleepy secret (PHOTOS)

One of the benefits of living in Florida is that you can leave your “home” paradise for a new, different, paradise when the mood strikes you, easily. And you only need a few hours to do so. With that in mind, Naples presents a wonderful option. Only 2½ hours south of Tampa Bay, you’ll find … Read more

Shumaker partner elected as president of the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council

Shumaker Partner M. John Burgess has been named president of the Florida West Coast Employee Benefits Council, for its 2021-2022 season. Burgess has also served as second vice president of FWCEBC since 2019. FWCEBC provides an educational, and networking, forum for employee benefits professionals in the Tampa Bay area. Focused on employee benefit plans, Burgess … Read more

Bunker Labs to host Veterans in Residence Showcase on June 1

Bunker Labs is hosting a live Veterans in Residence Showcase, featuring over 400 entrepreneurs across 23 cities. The biannual event celebrates military-affiliated entrepreneurs launching startups, or growing their businesses, after six months of participating in Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence program. Bunker Labs is an organization that provides community, programs and resources to help Veteran … Read more