Alair Redington is set to bring a new, premier location to the Tampa Bay Area

Alair Homes has strengthened its presence in Southwest Florida with the addition of Alair Redington. Owned and operated by Simon Amesbury, owner of the Alair South Tampa location, Alair Redington is set to make an impact in the local, luxury, custom and renovation home market. Alair Redington’s flagship project will be a waterfront home, in … Read more

Habitat for Humanity to celebrate 900th home dedication

Habit for Humanity 900th home decision

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties is reaching a significant milestone this month, with the 900th dedication of a home built in the Pinellas County and West Pasco County area. The dedication is planned for Friday, June 21 at Gooden Crossing, a historic section of the Ridgecrest Community, in Largo. The event … Read more

South Tampa Chamber announces 2024 Business of the Year winners

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce honored winners of this year’s Business of the Year awards at a ceremony at the Westshore Grand Hotel Wednesday, recognizing members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development and integrity in operations as a business, and as a commitment to the community.  “Our Business of the Year Awards (ceremony) … Read more

Polk County Sheriff’s Office partners with Florida Polytechnic on new AI lab

► Florida Polytechnic University announced the creation of its Advanced Mobility Institute, a university-affiliated technology research center, focused on the development and testing of autonomous vehicle related technology. 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is creating a new law enforcement unit to focus on artificial intelligence-driven cybercrime, with Florida Polytechnic University providing technical and research support. “Modern law enforcement needs to stay ahead of the technological curve, when it comes to preventing, fighting and solving crime. With the incredible upside potential benefits of artificial … Read more

ReliaQuest Bowl to kickoff at noon on New Year’s Eve

The ReliaQuest Bowl Game has been scheduled for New Year’s Eve, at Raymond James Stadium, with a noon kick-off, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Bowl Association announced Thursday. The game will be telecast internationally, on ESPN. It’s the first bowl of the day’s lineup, leading into the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The … Read more

Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay program students ended the year as high performers

Four students who participated in the Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay’s 3DE program, this school year, graduated at or near the top of their class, with an additional seven students earning scholarships for excelling in the program’s learning experience. Ciara Ferlita of Chamberlain High School and Isabella Rodrigues of Hillsborough High School each graduated as … Read more

Tampa General Hospital taps Palantir for care coordination AI software

Tampa General Hospital has selected Palantir Technologies (PLTR) to provide its artificial intelligence platform for care coordination and system workflow automation. Palantir is a leading AI system provider in the health care sector. Its platform will securely encode TGH’s domain, real-time situational awareness and language models into decision-support tools for eligibility determination and to prioritize … Read more

Tinsley Creative looks inward with new rebrand

Tinsley Creative, a full-service brand management firm, is giving itself a dose of its own medicine with a comprehensive rebrand. The firm’s name will remain the same but it’s getting a fresh look, with a new logo, website and marketing materials. “We’ll begin our 25th year in business later this year and collectively, we felt … Read more

City of St. Pete seeks $17.7M from feds for infrastructure, environment projects

U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor and Anna Paulina Luna have selected five projects, submitted by the city of St. Petersburg, to send to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the fiscal year 2025 budget. The projects total $17.7 million and would go toward critical infrastructure and environmental projects. The city submitted seven projects for consideration, … Read more

Margaritaville comes to Port Tampa Bay

Margaritaville cruise ship comes to Port Tampa Bay

Margaritaville at Sea’s newest ship has arrived in Port Tampa Bay for new departures, setting sail this month. The new ship, “Islander,” provides a variety of family-friendly offerings and entertainment options to create a personal paradise. Entertainment aboard includes live music, outer deck adventures, an all-ages lounge and arcade and a first-ever, challenge course that … Read more