⊲ The Fresh Market is taking over the former Earth Fare grocery store, in the 424,000-square-foot Seminole City Center retail plaza, at 7774 113th Street North, in Seminole. ⊲ Crepeway Caffe, a new venture from Konstantinos Chilias, opened, at 1572 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg. ⊲ Jim Pachence, a former biotechnology scientist, and Kristin McKinney Zelinsky, … Read more
► Kolter Multifamily, an affiliate of Delray Beach’s The Kolter Group, has commenced construction of its latest apartment community, Alton Osprey, at 174 E. Bay St., in Osprey. (Rendering above) ► New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees approved an $11.5 million deal to purchase land from the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and agreed to create a … Read more
► 100 Coconuts, a coconut water brand, expanded its retail distribution expansion for its Pure Coconut Water into an additional 450 Publix Supermarkets, across the southeast. (Photos above) ► Justin Turner, a growth and development director at Northwestern Mutual, in Lakeland, has been named a 2024 Community Service Award winner, receiving a $15,000 grant for The … Read more
► GL Homes launched sales of Valencia Ridge, a 55+ active adult community, in Wesley Chapel, which will consist of 517 contemporary, single-story homes ranging in price from the low $500,000s to $800,000s. (Photo above) ► Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital purchased 114 acres, off Interstate 75 at Overpass Road, in Wesley Chapel, and plans to … Read more
Chon Nguyen leads two technology companies, based in Tampa. Newgentek is a technology services company specializing in managed information technology services, audio video and workplace technology. Fusionprep is a software-as-a-service company that powers multi-unit restaurant kitchens nationwide, managing their recipes, operational checklists and food safety. He is one of three partners at Proper House Group. … Read more
Aril is the fourth month of the year and the month when Administrative Appreciation Day is celebrated. This year, National Administrative Professionals’ Day falls on April 24, 2024. That’s a whole lot of fours. This made me think about the meaning of the number four. Here’s what Google says: the number four is related … Read more
Dear Jim, How many follow-ups are too many follow-ups, too many? I’m under pressure to get answers from prospects before moving on, but sometimes I can feel the irritation in the responses I get. I want to follow through without making a bad impression. When do you know to stop trying? Sincerely, Am I too … Read more
Keith Leclerc is still, officially, chief executive officer, and president, of International Diamond Center, but the succession plan is in full motion. The next generation of leadership at IDC includes one Leclerc and two Leclercs “by marriage.” Together, Brian Leclerc, Brian Stamey and Chad Masters are being groomed for a future of diamonds and gold. … Read more
New Life Village, a nonprofit that provides a residential community for families impacted by foster care or trauma, held its annual fundraising gala, Escaping Away to Margaritaville, at T Pepin Hospitality Center, in Tampa.
The Suncoast Hospice Foundation held its 22nd annual gala, at The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, in St. Petersburg. The foundation raised more than $346,000 at this year’s sold-out event, surpassing previous records of fundraising.
