Year: 2024

Shumaker establishes St. Petersburg office

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The largest business law and legislative affairs firm on the West Coast of Florida has officially put boots on the ground in Pinellas County, announcing plans to open an office location in the Northern Trust building, in downtown St. Petersburg. With four seasoned law professionals, including three St. Petersburg staples and a new addition, the … Read more

PostcardMania surpasses $100 million in revenue

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PostcardMania, a Clearwater-based marketing technology firm, is reporting it achieved record revenue in 2023, crossing the $100 million mark to hit $104.6 million, a new high for the company. The increase represents 8% top-line growth over 2022 in continuation of PostcardMania’s outsized post-pandemic success, in which the firm has averaged 15% annual year-over-year growth following … Read more

National whiskey festival hits St. Pete this weekend

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The Tampa Bay region’s largest whiskey event will take place, in St. Petersburg, for the first time, on February 3. Known as the event of the year, for whiskey lovers and the whiskey curious, Whiskey Riot has been bringing an impressive list of whiskey brands, to cities across the country, for the past six years, … Read more

Proper House Group announces leadership team for Ash and Alter Ego (PHOTOS)

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Proper House Group has announced the opening leadership team for its two newest endeavors, Ash, a full-service restaurant with Italian- inspired cuisine and Alter Ego, a music–infused cocktail lounge, opening this spring at Water Street Tampa. David Madera has been named general manager and Andrew Duncan has been named executive chef, both at Ash, and … Read more

Kolter Urban completes Saltaire in St. Petersburg (PHOTOS)

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Kolter Urban, a Palm Beach real estate development and investment firm, completed Saltaire. Located at 300 1st Street South, in Downtown St. Petersburg, the luxury tower is 35 stories high and has 192 residences overlooking the city’s arts and bayfront district. Smith & Associates Real Estate led sales for Saltaire, which launched in the third … Read more

Tampa Museum of Art and Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate fashion and art with Carolina Herrera

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The Tampa Museum of Art and Saks Fifth Avenue will present its annual fashion event, CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture, on April 20. Now in its thirteenth year, the event will feature the designs of Carolina Herrera on a runway show featuring the designer’s latest collection. Presenting Sponsor for CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture includes the Vinik Family Foundation. Fashion Sponsors … Read more

Tampa Bay Innovation Center launches startup accelerator focused on climate tech and sustainability

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The Tampa Bay Innovation Center, an early-stage tech incubator and accelerator, will kick off 2024 with a program catering to early-stage companies building emerging technologies for climate tech and sustainability. TBIC’s first climate tech program was conducted in early 2023. The inaugural program ended in April, with an Innovation Showcase featuring a keynote from Cathie … Read more

Will Smith Aviation acquisition expands direct air charter services

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Will Smith Aviation, in Tampa, has acquired Charter Manager, a 135-licensed charter operator. Charter Manager will operate synonymously with Will Smith Aviation, with an expanded portfolio that now includes services including on-demand charter, jet taxi and jet card services. “This move allows us to expand our aircraft management and acquisitions company to a full 135 … Read more

Exclusive: TBBW announces 2024 Women Who Win Award finalists (VIDEO)(PHOTOS)

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Tampa Bay Business and Wealth has announced the finalists for its 2024 Women Who Win Awards. Women Who Win is a unique awards program, created by TBBW Magazine, to recognize distinguished women leaders whose dedication to their industries and communities deserves recognition. Judges looked at business and professional success, community involvement and mentorship, as pillars … Read more