Month: January 2024

Selby Gardens celebrates the grand opening of phase one of its master-planned campus (PHOTOS)

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, in downtown Sarasota, opened the first completed part of its master-planned campus, which adds 188,030 square feet of new facilities and amenities to its botanical gardens complex and restaurant. The new facilities include the Morganroth Family Living Energy Access Facility, which houses a garden-to-plate restaurant, gift shop, vertical gardens, parking and … Read more

Serena by the Sea lists its largest unit for nearly $3 million (PHOTOS)

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Serena by the Sea, a waterfront condominium project by Valor Capital, which is still completing construction, has listed its largest unit for sale. The unit, listed for $2,999,000, has an open-concept layout, panoramic views and an interior that blends modern aesthetics with custom-made Italian finishes, hardwood bedroom floors and large porcelain tiles in all living … Read more

St. Pete startup has created AI Software to detect deception in texts, emails and more 

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Artificial intelligence technology has already had a profound impact on lives, despite still being in its infancy. While the technology is controversial in nature, due to its incredible capabilities, there are key benefits to utilizing artificial intelligence.   St. Petersburg-based Deceptio.AI is one such company that has implemented AI, in a powerful way, for the … Read more

Things to do: 2024 St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show

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The Annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show, Presented by Progressive, is returning to downtown St. Petersburg, from January 18-21. Informa Markets/U.S. Boats, which oversees the long weekend event, has invited locals, and tourists, in the Tampa Bay area to view and explore boats, marine equipment and merchandise.   While the 2024 show will be … Read more

Global communication expert Erica Dhawan shares her secrets –for those who will listen

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Over the last decade, Erica Dhawan, a best-selling author, founder and chief executive officer of Cotential, a global business consultancy, has built an international reputation as an expert in connectional intelligence and digital communication – but at heart, she’s truly an insightful listener.  Recently named as one of the top 50 Management Thinkers in the … Read more

Great Places and Spaces: 18-story apartment building proposed for downtown St. Pete (RENDERINGS)

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A new residential tower has been proposed, at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 18th Street, in downtown St. Petersburg.    The $72.9 million development is being proposed by WSLD St. Petersburg, an entity affiliated with LeCesse Development, based in Altamonte Springs.  The 212-foot building will include 279 residential, units across 18 stories. The … Read more