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Savage Coffees to open first U.S. location in St. Petersburg (RENDERINGS)

December 10, 2024 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Savage Coffees, a Panama-based coffee producer and roastery known for its Geisha coffee, will open its first café in the United States at The Nolen, a 23-story luxury condominium near Beach Drive, in downtown St. Petersburg.

Founded in 2016 by Jamison and Leslie Savage, the company has earned global recognition for its innovations in coffee processing and sustainability including pioneering the use of Carbonic Maceration.

The Nolen, a boutique residential tower slated for completion in early 2025, features 31 fully occupied residences.

The Nolen is a collaboration among DDA Development, Backstreets Capital, Place Architecture and Melissa Kelly Design Studio, with Smith & Associates as the exclusive broker and Ellison Construction as the general contractor.

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Cannabis machinery manufacturer expands to Tampa

January 15, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

STM Canna, a cannabis processing machinery manufacturer, based in Spokane Valley, Washington, has announced its expansion to Tampa, leasing 2,676 square feet at the Bank of America Plaza downtown. The

Saunders Real Estate breaks from SVN, expands focus on southeastern U.S.

January 14, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Saunders Real Estate, in Lakeland, has transitioned from the SVN franchise to operate as an independent brokerage, concentrating on large-acreage land and commercial real estate across Florida and the southeastern

BayCare expands leadership with three new CMOs

January 13, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

BayCare Health System has announced the appointment of three new vice presidents and chief medical officers to its leadership team. Dr. Anand Nayee, Dr. Megan Tirone and Dr. Ruvan Wickramasinghe

Bank of Tampa names new board chairman

January 13, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

The Bank of Tampa has appointed G. Robert Blanchard Jr. as chairman of its board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding James L. Ferman Jr., who served for more

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Visit Tampa Bay brings local art to global stage as sponsor of London Art Fair

January 14, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Tampa Bay’s artistic talent will take center stage at the 2025 London Art Fair, with Visit Tampa Bay serving as the event’s exclusive, Destination Sponsor. Local artist Ya La’ford will

Marina Pointe tower reaches sold-out status with $3.1 million penthouse

January 14, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Marina Pointe, a luxury condominium development in Tampa Bay, has sold out all units in its first residential tower, with the final sale of a 3,300-square-foot penthouse, closing at $3.1

How Bianca Burrows expanded her art scene in a unique way

January 13, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Custom art is one of those luxuries, sometimes small and sometimes large, but always meaningful. BB Art’s custom, handmade bottles are often described as “the gift for the person who has

Ronald A. Christaldi reappointed to New College of Florida Board of Trustees

January 13, 2025 | Jo-Lynn Brown

Ronald A. Christaldi, a Tampa attorney and community leader, has been reappointed to a second five-year term on the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Christaldi, a partner at