Year: 2024

Neptune Flood acquires data science firm to enhance AI-driven flood insurance services

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Neptune Flood, a St. Petersburg-based private flood insurance company, acquired Charles River Data, a Boston-based data science consulting group. This strategic move aims to bolster Neptune Flood’s, already innovative, Triton underwriting system through advanced data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities. Charles River Data has a background rooted in big tech and academia, enhancing … Read more

The making of a good boss: Paula Woodring’s business love story

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While most young people were preparing for their senior prom, Paula Woodring was preparing to buy her first home.  She says she didn’t know what she wanted to do when she grew up, and yet, this could have been a solid clue.  “I was just graduating high school when I, kind of, fell into what … Read more

WJArchitects opens Ybor City office

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WJArchitects, or Wannemacher Jensen Architects, opened its newest office, located in Ybor City, at 1513 E 8th Avenue. WJArchitects has a Tampa portfolio that includes the ConnectWise Office Headquarters, the Tampa Fire and Police Training Complex Modernization, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, RYDE It Cycle Studio in Midtown, Academy of Holy Names School, North Tampa … Read more

Seasoned tech executive Jake Halusic launches cloud services provider, in Tampa

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Trofeo, a new cloud services company, has launched as a Microsoft Cloud AI partner, in Tampa. “We believe Microsoft Azure offers the best platform to help companies modernize, innovate and compete on a grander scale,” said Jake Halusic, founder and chief executive officer of Trofeo. “We can exceed client expectations and generate lasting value by … Read more

PODS appoints new chief financial officer

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PODS Enterprises, a moving and portable storage container services in Clearwater, has appointed Jordon Jones as chief financial officer. Jones joined PODS, in 2022, as vice president of global financial planning and analysis. Prior to joining PODS, Jones served as chief financial officer of YouFit Gyms, directing financial operations for the 80-location fitness chain. Before … Read more

Clearwater native Noah Lyons qualifies for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

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The Clearwater Community Sailing Center has announced that Clearwater native, and lifelong member of the center, Noah Lyons has qualified to represent the USA in the IQ Foil Windsurfing Class, at the 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris. Lyons, who began his sailing career at the age of 6 with the Optimist class, has risen through … Read more

Things to Do: The Dalí to commemorate Salvador Dalí’s 120th birthday

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The Dalí Museum will celebrate Salvador Dalí’s 120th birthday, on May 11, with a festive day of special offers for visitors including discounted gallery admission. The day-long celebration honors the legacy of Dalí and commemorates the 100th anniversary of Surrealism. A proclamation by St. Petersburg Mayor, Ken Welch, will designate May 11 as Salvador Dalí … Read more

Scenes from CEO Connect with Fred Lay (PHOTOS) (VIDEO)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth held its April CEO Connect, at Thousand and One, featuring Fred Lay, CEO of Construction Services Inc. Presenting sponsors included BankUnited, Northern Trust and nPerspective. Host sponsors were Strategic Property Partners and CRU Cru Cellars. Photos by Tacy Briggs Troncoso and video produced by Empowering Creative.

SPP unveils plans for new office and residential towers in Water Street Tampa (RENDERINGS)

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Strategic Property Partners has shared plans for three new projects, as part of the ongoing development of Water Street Tampa including a residential condominium building, a build-to-suit trophy office complex and an entertainment destination. The office and residential towers will occupy an extension of Water Street, currently under construction, north of the 900 and 1000 … Read more