USF names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell

The University of South Florida named its College of Public Health Building after the Honorable Samuel P. Bell III. Bell, who passed away on March 14, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF. “Sam Bell was a passionate champion for the University of South Florida … Read more

USF plans to make special announcement in honor of former lawmaker Sam Bell

The University of South Florida will recognize Sam Bell during a special event, at 10 a.m., on October 10. Bell, a former state lawmaker who passed away in March, was a longtime champion of USF and is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health. USF President Rhea Law along with Michael Griffin, vice … Read more

20 Questions with Bill Cronin

Since 2016, Bill Cronin has overseen all day-to-day business operations of the Pasco Economic Development Council, a non-profit organization funded by public and private investors. Pasco EDC works to attract companies to Pasco County to help create jobs and assist existing companies and small businesses with resources to help them grow. Cronin has a long … Read more

The art of tropical distancing at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (PHOTOS)

My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, in August. And, over the years, we promised each other we’d go back to St. Lucia for our monumental celebration of love. It is where we were married. August 10, 2013, was one of the best days of our lives and we wanted to relive it … Read more

Tampa-based Project DYNAMO deploys to rescue Americans, and allies, in Israel

Project DYNAMO, a Tampa-based, veteran-led and donor-funded international rescue organization, has launched operation Promised Land in response to the Hamas attacks in Israel. DYNAMO has mobilized ground assets in the region and started emergency launch preparations for its American operations team for potential evacuation and hostage rescue operations in response to the attacks. “We know … Read more

Go inside Beacon the JW Marriott’s rooftop cocktail lounge (PHOTOS)

Beacon, Tampa’s newest rooftop lounge at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, opened on Friday, October 6. Beacon has several lounge areas, including an outdoor terrace, a signature bar and a variety of intimate seating spaces. The signature bar space was conceived as the heart of the Beacon experience, with a canopy feature, while the … Read more

Franklin Street names Garet Marr as Tampa regional managing director

Franklin Street has named Garet Marr as regional managing director of the firm’s headquarters, in Tampa. Marr will join Patrick Kelly, regional managing director, in overseeing and growing the firm’s business lines in the Tampa market including insurance, investment sales, capital advisory, leasing, project management and property management. “Over the years, Garet’s dedication and expertise … Read more

19-story condominium breaks ground in downtown St. Petersburg (RENDERINGS)

Developers of The Julia have officially broken ground at the site of the condominium tower, at 100 4th Ave. N., in St. Petersburg. The 19-story condominium gives residents the opportunity to rent their homes for a minimum of 30 days, up to 12 times per year, with management provided by Vacasa, a vacation rental management … Read more

New College of Florida selects former Florida Speaker of the House as new college president

New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees has selected Richard Corcoran as the college’s next president, voting to enter contract negotiations at the next Board of Trustees meeting, later this month. Corcoran’s selection comes after a six-month search and selection process. The Board of Trustees Chair, Debra A. Jenks, designated Vice Chair, Ron Christaldi, to … Read more