(Reader Alert: This article is about golf; if you are not a fan or a participant – or have little patience for those who are – please feel free to turn the page. But, if you have any interest in improving your “sales game,” read on.) If you’re still with us, welcome to the most … Read more
► Shumaker Partner Matthew E. Maggard has been appointed to Polk County’s Saint Leo University Board of Trustees. (Pictured above) ► Pasco County commissioners have approved a large, mixed-use project, called the Interstate 75 “gateway” at State Road 52, with industrial, commercial and a mixture of residential developments, on a 785-acre property, northwest of the interchange. … Read more
The Indo-US Chamber honored four business and community leaders at the 2024 Banyan Ball, at the Grand Hyatt, in Tampa. The individuals that were honored included Rohini Rustogi, founder, president and chief executive officer of the Brandon, Riverview and South Shore Montessori Schools and Edward J Samuel Elementary Campus; Dr. Maulik Bhalani, founder and CEO … Read more
► Publix Supermarkets Charities, in Lakeland, donated $175,000 to Habitat for Humanity Hillsborough County to provide funding for the construction of two full home builds, to be completed by June 30, 2024. (Pictured above) ► Polk County’s Tourism and Sports Marketing Division will continue to partner with RussMatt, hosting a nine-week baseball event each year, … Read more
The Tampa Bay Rays and Hines revealed new renderings of the Gas Plant District redevelopment including visions for an activated Booker Creek, Class A office space and an art installation. The project will include nearly 8 million square feet of mixed-use development, anchored by a new baseball stadium, and cost more than $6.5 billion, over … Read more
The Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation celebrated its 45th anniversary at a gala held at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The event had a performance by Robin Zander, the founder of the band Cheap Trick, along with his son Robin Taylor Zander. Ronde Barber, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, was honored for his volunteer work with the … Read more
► General contractor Summit Design + Build completed the build-out of Taverna Toscana, a luxury, Tuscan-inspired steakhouse and seafood restaurant, located at 1301 6th Ave W., in Bradenton. (Pictured above) ► Matthew Peterson was named the winner of Ringling College of Art and Design’s inaugural Ringling College Film Carl Foreman Award. ► Grimes Galvano added former … Read more
Paula Woodring is a founding partner and chief executive officer of RELTCO, a national title company, which is on track to reach $15 million in revenue, in 2024. She feels deeply, works hard and does her best not to sweat the small stuff. She’s a mother of two daughters, who work at the company. Bridgette … Read more
As the spotlight shines brightly on the new construction, and expansion, surrounding Water Street in the local market, the Midtown Tampa development has quietly emerged as a contender in the city’s culinary landscape. With its innovative blend of live, work and play, Midtown Tampa, developed by Bromley, has ingeniously combined residential and commercial spaces across … Read more
