Month: January 2024

One Liners Polk: Publix, Florida Southern College and more

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► Florida Polytechnic University will begin construction on the Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, the school’s third academic facility on campus, in the spring of 2024. (Rendering above) ► Lakeland City Commissioners voted unanimously this week to accept a $1.685 million grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to help remove algae from Lake Bonnet.  … Read more

One Liners Pasco: Mast Capital, AmSkills and more

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► Mast Capital, a real estate development and investment firm based in Miami, and Rockpoint, a real estate private equity firm based in Boston, topped off their newest luxury apartment development, at 5101 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, which will encompass 248 apartments within three, four-story elevatored buildings across 16- acres of land. (Rendering … Read more

Sonata: An orchestra of flavors at the Mahaffey (PHOTOS)  

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In the vibrant tapestry of St. Petersburg’s culinary scene, a new symphony resonates at the Mahaffey Theater with the grand opening of Sonata Restaurant. Sonata is the combined vision of Bill Edwards and Chef Ted Dorsey, creating a multi-sensory experience where the culinary arts dance in harmony with the visual and performing arts.  Bill Edwards, … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Trader Joe’s, Tervis and more

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► Marcus & Millichap announced the listing for sale of Centre Shops at Longboat Key, for $7,590,000.  ► Tidewell Foundation received a grant of $10,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to support Tidewell Grief Care’s Blue Butterfly Family Grief Program.  ► Douglas Elliman opened a new office, at 1350 Main Street, in Downtown Sarasota, … Read more

20 Questions with Jamie Harden

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Jamie Harden is president and chief executive officer of Creative Sign Designs. CDS employs more than 130 people throughout the state of Florida, with the majority based at its Tampa headquarters. CDS provides consultation, design, project management, fabrication and installation services for a full range of interior, exterior and digital signage products. Harden and his … Read more

LLS gears up for spring fundraising campaign

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For Craig Beckinger, founder and chief executive officer of ABC Event Planning, becoming a 2023 Visionary of the Year candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual fundraising campaign is more than just working for a good cause. It’s a way to impact the lives of everyone around you, every day.  As a Visionary candidate … Read more

Energy companies in Tampa Bay are investing in clean and efficient energy initiatives

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When I bring up “energy” your first thought might be “coffee,” because you’re tired and feel you need an energy boost. 

It also might be something negative about a recent bill. But the infrastructure of “power” is a lot larger than the lights in your home or what keeps your smartphone charged. 

To understand the topic better, I reached out to the two energy providers, in the Tampa Bay area, to find out what is top of mind in their industry and what issues are facing our region as we move into the new year. 

Here’s Tampa Bay Business and Wealth’s next installment of “Infrastructure 101” — Energy. 

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Tampa Bay business leaders weigh in on what to expect in 2024

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What comes first, growing to expand or expanding to grow? I ask this question often to business leaders I interview, in all industries. And the answer? “It depends.”  That answer isn’t going to help you, I’m aware.  What I can provide is intel from some of the greatest minds in Tampa Bay. Experts in their … Read more