Richard Gonzmart, a 1971 graduate of Jesuit High School and a Tampa restaurateur, has donated $1 million to the school. This latest gift adds to Gonzmart’s long-standing contributions to Jesuit High, which include previous multimillion-dollar donations. Gonzmart, owner of the 1905 Family of Restaurants that includes Tampa landmarks such as the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor … Read more
Ned Hill, chief executive officer of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, has been inducted into the Honorary Commander Program of the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base. Hill was selected by Col. Ed Szczepanik, commander of the 6th Air Refueling Wing, to join the program alongside other local civic leaders. Established in … Read more
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation has announced that Scott and Kathy Fink, in Tampa, have donated $5 million to support children’s health care in West Central Florida. Their gift will help fund the construction of a new, dedicated children’s hospital facility, set to open in 2030, which will be named Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. … Read more
Peak Surf Park plans a surf-focused destination in Pasco County as part of a large-scale mixed-use development, targeting a 2027 opening.
Auctioneering is an art form and no one knows this better than Jason Alpert. As the founder of Alpert Enterprises, he has been at the forefront of the industry in the Tampa Bay area for nearly two decades. Alpert Enterprises thrives in a specific niche—events and fundraisers for charities—which has made Alpert’s business a unique … Read more
By Taylor Ranker, founder and CEO of Questmont Remember the “circle of vultures” from the last article? Well now, let’s discuss their modus operandi. Try to envision a tiger, or possibly a leopard, quietly crouching and preparing to “pounce on” and devour its prey. Do you really think it is possible they have the prey’s … Read more
Taylor Morrison plans to open seven new communities across Hillsborough, Pasco and Manatee counties, in 2025, adding more than 3,300 homes to the Tampa Bay area. The expansion includes the builder’s first developments in Plant City, Apollo Beach and Hudson, alongside new projects in Palmetto and Parrish. Homes will range from the $300,000s to the … Read more
American Integrity Insurance announced a $100,000 donation to Metropolitan Ministries, during its Gratitude Gathering event on Friday. The donation will sponsor 1,000 collection barrels, across the region, gathering essential food and toys for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent initiative, which helps families facing hardship. The funds will also support expanded services to meet the community’s growing … Read more
Address: 1310 S Lake Shore Drive, Sarasota Specs: 4 bedrooms | 4 full bathrooms, 2 partial bathrooms | 9,225 square feet List price: $28,350,000 This bayfront, Italian neo-classical Renaissance estate sits on 1.26 acres with 140 feet of frontage on Little Sarasota Bay. The property, restored and expanded in 2020 by an Italian architect, features … Read more
LD&D, a Miami- and New York-based interior design and development firm, has unveiled the final renderings of its new luxury residential tower, DoMo, located in downtown Tampa’s Tempo district. The 28-story tower is part of the $200 million, Cass Square, mixed-use development. DoMo will offer 360 luxury apartments, with units ranging from studios to three-bedroom … Read more
