Franklin Street Capital Markets, a Tampa-based commercial real estate company, led by Andrew Wright, has established a National Build-To-Rent, or BTR, team. The team was formed to offer a comprehensive suite of services that span across capital, insurance, investment sales, off-market site selection and mergers and acquisitions advisory, according to a statement. The team is … Read more
Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, recently announced the addition of two veteran health care executives to the West Florida team as market leaders. Market Leader Matt Tierney will oversee Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. He was promoted from local market finance and analytics leader, before assuming this role. Market … Read more
The University of South Florida has received a $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant which will allow researchers at the university to develop an application to identify flood risks. The app will combine volunteered geographic information and community crowdsourced data such as photos, and videos, with near real-time data on flooding. Using dynamic modeling and … Read more
97 Tampa Bay businesses rank on Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must have been established and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They must be based in the United … Read more
Lion’s World Vision Institute, of Tampa, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency to process and distribute ocular tissues for transplantation. This relationship will provide greater access to patients with visual impairment the opportunity to restore their eyesight through the gift of cornea donation, according to a statement. “The Lions … Read more
CAN Community Health, a nonprofit dedicated to community medical care, will relocate its national headquarters from Sarasota to Tampa by the Fall of 2024. The new headquarters will be located within the German American Club historic building, in Ybor, alongside its established medical clinic and will house its executives, senior and mid-level management, according to … Read more
In working with thousands of sales professionals in hundreds of organizations through the years, our message to each of them has been simple, “You’re a consultant, so behave like one.” That means asking the right questions—then asking more questions—until you fully understand your buyer’s needs in achieving their desired outcome. A recently published Sandler white … Read more
Leadership Tampa Bay celebrated the graduating class of 2023 at the Centre Club, in Tampa. During the annual meeting, the chair of the 2023 class, Jason Baker, passed the gavel to Nancy Newkirk. In addition, the LTB introduced the board of directors, and officers, for the 2023-2024 year.
Early 50 years ago, in Maitland, The Melting Pot first elevated dining by introducing fondue with shareable courses consisting of melted cheese, flambeed meats and chocolate fondue. Mark Johnston, a waiter working his way through college at The Melting Pot, saw the popularity of the concept. In 1979, he joined forces with his brothers, Mike … Read more
List price: $3,475,000 Address: 654 Snug Is, Clearwater Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4.5 bathrooms | 3,560 square feet Details: This Island Estates home has an open concept floorplan, enhanced by contemporary design throughout, and is a Smart Home, illuminated by natural light in every room. Picture windows bring the outside in and showcase the surrounding … Read more
