On the Scene: AdventHealth Starlight Gala 2023 (PHOTOS)
AdventHealth West Florida and the Pepin Family presented the 2023 Starlight Gala at the JW Marriott, in Tampa. The event raised a record-breaking $1.3 million.
Year: 2023
Waterfront property once the site of the Kellogg Mansion on the market (PHOTOS)
Address: 129 Buena Vista Drive South, Dunedin Lot size: 1.01 acres List price: $7 million Once the homesite of Dunedin’s Kellogg Mansion, the three waterfront adjacent lots (lots, 4, 5 and 6), in Dunedin Isles, all face West with open-water views of the Gulf of Mexico and includes an existing dock. In all, the lots … Read more
The etiquette of being a (welcomed back) houseguest
Having houseguests can be flattering since they want to stay at your home and enjoy your space and company. But having houseguests can be relationship-strainers since some people want to use your home as a crash pad and treat it worse than a rental car on spring break. If you can relate to those houseguest … Read more
Carrera Financial executive steers wealth clients and plane passengers
Ernest Carrera is well suited behind his desk, as a wealth advisor at Carrera Financial, but he’s also comfortable steering planes high in the sky. Both of those businesses are more complementary than one might think, he says. Carrera is a fourth-generation Tampa native. His parents met in Ybor City, both were born in Ybor … Read more
Exploring the richness of Mexican flavors at Lona (PHOTOS)
While the Tampa Designated Market Area encompasses eleven counties, Hillsborough County stands out in the culinary scene with three Michelin One Star restaurants – Koya, Lilac and Rocca – all located in Tampa. This trend seems to be propelled by the substantial growth in Hillsborough, where distinct urban pockets like the Channel District, Midtown Tampa, … Read more
One Liners Polk: Bank of Central Florida, Publix and more
► Bank of Central Florida was honored with the George W. Harris, Jr. Success in Large Business Award. (Pictured above) ► Florida Polytechnic University announced a new name for its research building, the Barnett Applied Research Center. ► Berkadia announced it has secured a $53.7 million loan to acquire Lakeside Village, a 460,000-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center, … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave receives federal grant to launch $10 million seed fund
The Tampa Bay Wave has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the United States Economic Development Administration to start a seed fund to focus on cybersecurity, fintech and healthtech startups. This three-year grant, awarded as a part of the U.S. EDA’s 2023 “Build to Scale” program, will help to launch the Tampa Bay Innovation Seed … Read more
TBBW presents the winners of the 2023 Philanthropists of the Year Awards
Individuals, companies and foundations were honored for their philanthropic work at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s Philanthropists of the Year Awards on November 7, at Armature Works, in Tampa. In addition, Physician Rahul Mehra, founder and creator of Emotional Vaccines, was honored as TBBW’s recipient of the Philanthropists of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award. Presenting … Read more
Downtown St. Pete tower Reflection celebrates topping off (RENDERINGS)
Developers HP Capital, The DeNunzio Group and KAST Construction celebrated the Topping Off of Reflection, a luxury condominium project, in downtown St. Petersburg. Amenities feature a pool on the roof, a private club poolside and concierge services. With only 20 units remaining for sale, the Jade floor plan, particularly residence #1704, has proven to be … Read more
Tampa General Hospital partners with Kendra Scott Jewelry to raise funds for TGH Children’s Hospital
Tampa General Hospital is partnering with jewelry designer Kendra Scott to raise funds for the TGH Children’s Hospital. From November 28 through December 7, 20% of any in-store purchase will be donated to the TGH Children’s Hospital when Tampa General Hospital is mentioned during checkout. Purchases can also be made online with a specific code … Read more