Hillsborough County to consider land swap to house Sheriff’s office at current Grow Financial HQ

Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider a land swap, at a meeting June 20, that would facilitate a move for the Sheriff’s office, in Ybor City, to a larger site where the Grow Financial headquarters are currently located. The site would not only be larger, but it would also provide a newer facility for the Hillsborough … Read more

Tampa Theater restoration, new micro-screening room now complete

The historic Tampa Theater now has a new micro-screening room offering patrons an intimate setting for viewing, for up to 43 people. The $2.9 million project, overseen by Creative Contractors and completed this month, includes restoration to the theater’s 1,260 square-foot lobby and auditorium area and the screening room, which also includes two wheelchair accessible … Read more

MarineMax launches superyacht division after a series of acquisitions

MarineMax (HZO) became the largest superyacht services company in the world, after a series of acquisitions that included Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Fairport Yacht Management, SuperYacht Management (SYM) and Atalanta Golden Yachts. Now, the company is creating a new division to bring the company’s new superyacht brands into one global support structure and allow … Read more

Here are the winners of $300K from the Florida Venture Forum

Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine

Six companies have been awarded funding from the Florida Venture Forum, the state’s largest support organization for investors and entrepreneurs. The recipients were awarded a total of $300,000 during the 16th annual Early Stage Venture Conference, in Orlando, earlier this month. Award funding came from Forum members Space Florida, DeepWork Capital, the Florida Power & … Read more

RevDoc reimagines Florida health care with house calls

Waiting at a doctor’s office for a scheduled appointment is notoriously not fun, with schedules often running behind, tedious paperwork needing completion and an array of out-of-date magazines as the only source of entertainment.  Enter RevDoc, a mobile app and health care delivery platform founded by Anil “AK” Kottoor. The app allows those seeking to … Read more

USF selected as international HQ for Global Virus Network as HIV co-discoverer joins medical school faculty

The University of South Florida (USF) has been selected as the international headquarters for the Global Vision Network (GVN), an organization of virologists spanning more than 80 centers of excellence in more than 40 countries, working to advance research on viral pathogens and pandemic viruses. Leaders from both USF and GVN hosted a formal signing … Read more

St. Pete launches ‘Safe Summer’ Fridays to engage teens

The city of St. Petersburg has launched its “Safe Summer” series of events beginning with a block party Saturday, at Campbell Park Recreation Center, complete with education on violence prevention, snacks and family-friendly activities. The event officially kicked off the “Safe Summer” series, which will continue with “Safe Summer Fridays” held every other Friday, from … Read more

Nearly a dozen local hospitality pros honored at Visit Tampa Bay luncheon

Visit Tampa Bay has recognized 11 Tampa Bay area hospitality industry professionals for their roles in promoting tourism in the region and ensuring a positive visitor experience. The industry leaders were honored at the group’s National Travel and Tourism Awards lunch, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in late May. Included among honorees … Read more

Shelby Construction launches event in Coachman Park

Clearwater, FL – Shelby Construction is excited to announce the upcoming DIY and Construction Play Extravaganza, set to take place on June 15th at Coachman Park in Clearwater. The event promises an engaging and interactive experience for families and individuals alike, celebrating creativity, innovation, and hands-on construction fun. From 4:00pm to 8:00pm, attendees will immerse … Read more

Metropolitan Ministries launches crisis campaign to address surging needs amid skyrocketing housing costs

Metropolitan Ministries is seeking community support for families facing homelessness or other dire situations as housing and other costs continue to rise.  The organization, which serves those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, has provided more than $1.2 million in assistance to those in need over the past 11 months, and expects … Read more