Google has joined the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council as a Chairman’s Council Investor. In addition, Google donated $20,000 to the Tampa Bay Economic Prosperity Foundation, an affiliate nonprofit organization of the Tampa Bay EDC, according to a statement. Among its initiatives is CertUp, a career awareness campaign that promotes short-term and certificate degree programs … Read more
Shopify, an e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, partnered with Deloitte to leverage its data and network to create the Shopify Entrepreneurship Index, a dataset that measures entrepreneurship. According to the Shopify Entrepreneurship Index findings, Florida ranks no. 8 in the country—when measuring the economic impact of entrepreneurs according to gross domestic product impact, job … Read more
• Address: 42 Ladoga Avenue, Tampa • List price: $23.9 million • Specs: 7 bedrooms | 7 bathrooms; 2.5 half bathrooms | 9,038 square feet • Details: The largest waterfront residence on Davis Islands is on the market. With 464 feet of waterfront footage, the property represents the most water frontage on Davis Islands to … Read more
Preserve Vision Florida, a Pinellas County-based statewide non-profit, honored David Yates as its 2023 Person of Vision. The 44th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala was held in Clearwater Marina Aquarium’s Jacobson Ballroom.
Chris Pello, an educator and school operations specialist with more than 20 years’ of experience in the Tampa Bay area, has spent his career creating opportunities for students with cognitive challenges. Recognizing a dearth of choices for children with a range of special needs, from autism to Down’s syndrome, Pello and his wife, Bernadette, founded … Read more
Louis Vuitton has released new icon bags with the Capucines, Coussins, revealed at Nicolas Ghesquière’s Spring-Summer 2021 show, and Twist bags. Prices range from $4,450 to $9,000. us.louisvuitton.com. Named after one of Italy’s highest mountain passes, the Tonale encapsulates the organic curvatures, bends and lines found in nature. Signature features include Alfa Romeo’s V Scudetto … Read more
► Chef Chris Ponte’s modern Italian restaurant Olivia will open, at 225 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg, on the ground floor of the Ascent apartment and hotel tower. (Pictured above) ► Cultösaurus, a gift retail shop, will relocate from 269 16th St. N. to 529 Central Ave., the former location of RockShop. ► Modera St. Petersburg, … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit technology accelerator for entrepreneurs, has announced the 2023 TechDiversity Accelerator, sponsored by the Nielsen Foundation. This program consists of 15 from across the United States, and around the world, including companies from Spain, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, New York and Oregon, according to a statement. The TechDiversity Accelerator is designed for … Read more
A new AC Hotel by Marriott—St. Petersburg Downtown has opened, at 110 Second St. N. The eight-story hotel has 172 guest rooms, a 2,500-square-foot lobby, 1,800 square feet of meeting, and event, space, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Cane & Barrel, the hotel’s signature rooftop terrace bar, is located on the eighth floor … Read more
The previous CEO talks about the organization’s wins, the growth of the Tampa Bay region and pride for his successor.
