Year: 2023

Florida Urology Partners expands group with the addition of Suncoast Urology

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Florida Urology Partners, a Tampa-based urologic specialty consortium which provides comprehensive care, and treatment, for conditions including urological and other closely related cancers, has expanded its footprint into Hernando and Pasco counties with the incorporation of Suncoast Urology into its group. Suncoast Urology has locations in Hudson, Spring Hill and Brooksville. “The addition of Suncoast … Read more

Sarasota recycling services and compost supplier names new CEO

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Veransa Group, a Sarasota organic compost supplier and provider of recycling services, has named Dave Vaughn as chief executive officer. Vaughn will oversee the company’s operations, managing integrations of acquisitions and greenfield locations, and the development of compost and other sustainable, reuse products. Vaughn brings more than 35 years of experience in the environmental services … Read more

Sarasota bayfront estate listed for $33.8 million (PHOTOS)

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Michael Saunders & Company agent Barbara Sassen May has listed an 11,275-square-foot, 8-bedroom, 12-bathroom bayfront estate, in Sarasota’s Harbor Acres, for $33,825,000. The custom-built home was completed in 2022, with a modern, British West Indies-style designed by Naples-based Stofft Cooney Architects, built by Perrone Construction of Sarasota and landscaped by Stephen Hazeltine of Venice. The … Read more

The current c-suite at McKibbon Hospitality, and its related entities, have their eyes set on growth

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It started in 1926, when John “Jack” McKibbon Sr. and his brother, Marvin McKibbon, had the idea to open a grocery store in Gainesville, Georgia, and opened a Piggly Wiggly franchise.  That entrepreneurial mindset led to other businesses under the McKibbon name, eventually evolving into a hospitality company with Holiday Inn franchises, in Georgia.  McKibbon … Read more

Next Level Brands to open UP lounge today, names resident DJ and musical director (PHOTOS)

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Up, a rooftop lounge with dining and entertainment located at Union New American, a Next Level Brands concept, is scheduled to open today. Starting at $200 per person, guests purchase custom packages, with bottle service, curated to offer an “immersive dining experience” with live music and dancing. Lauren “Lolo” Mayhew, a Tampa-based singer, disc jockey … Read more

Pinellas County Urban League names Nikki Gaskin-Capehart as president and CEO

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The Pinellas County Urban League’s board of directors has named Nikki Gaskin-Capehart as its new president and chief executive officer. Gaskin-Capehart will be the first woman to lead the 46-year-old entity, succeeding the late Reverend Watson L. Haynes, II, who served for 10 years in the role. Previously Gaskin-Capehart has been outreach director for U.S. … Read more

Bern’s Steak House partners with Mastry’s Brewing for Legacy Series

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Bern’s Steak House has announced the launch of Legacy 9, the latest barrel-aged beer offering, as part of the restaurant brand’s annual Legacy Series in collaboration with breweries. This year, Bern’s partnered with St. Petersburg-based Mastry’s Brewing, for the second time, on a saison-style “biere de garde” ale (characterized by a toasted malt aroma and … Read more

Ideal Image appoints new chief medical officer

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Ideal Image, based in Tampa, has named Physician Tara Margarella as chief medical officer. In her new role, Margarella will lead Ideal Image’s innovation pipeline and medical team, reporting directly to Sharon Leite, chief executive officer, according to a press statement. Margarella will lead Ideal Image’s medical board, overseeing the company’s medical affairs and medical … Read more

A Letter From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

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From Chief Executive Officer Chris Letsos: Big Brothers Big Sisters is a special organization. Founded over 100 years ago, with nearly sixty years of dedicated service in Tampa Bay, our mission is to provide all young people with opportunity. Initially, we were created as an alternative to the juvenile justice system for troubled children; today, … Read more