St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corp. names new president and CEO

Michael D. Swesey has been named president and chief executive officer of the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation. Swesey has more than 30 years of economic development experience. He previously held a variety of roles at the Greater Des Moines Partnership in Des Moines, Iowa, most recently as executive vice president. He has led … Read more

Tampa Bay Women’s Pro Soccer Team looks to expand waterfront stadium for temporary home (RENDERINGS)

Tampa Bay’s women’s pro soccer team has announced that it will seek a partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools to play its first seasons in an upgraded, and expanded, waterfront stadium, in Downtown Tampa, which it would share with Howard W. Blake High School. Super League Tampa Bay would provide permanent upgrades to the stadium, … Read more

Rental Real Estate Passive vs. Active Tax Rules

Owning rental real estate can be a great way to supplement the income you receive from your regular job. Investing in rental property can generate recurring cash flow, help build long-term wealth and even capture some unique tax benefits. But, to reap all these benefits, you need to understand the rules for this type of … Read more

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

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