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

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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 be featured prominently, highlighting her bold geometric artwork, on an international platform, from Jan. 22 to 26. La’ford, known for her work that reflects Tampa … Read more

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

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 United States. Led by Dean Saunders, Gary Ralston and Todd Dantzler, the firm’s team of over 100 advisors will focus on key markets including Central … Read more

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

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 million, in December. The development, part of the 52-acre Westshore Marina District, has three planned residential towers. Construction on Tower II is slated to begin … Read more

TD Charitable Foundation offers $7.2 million in grants to support homeownership sustainability

The TD Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TD Bank, has announced $7.2 million in grants to assist nonprofit organizations addressing challenges in sustaining homeownership for low- and moderate-income families. The grants, distributed through the foundation’s 19th annual Housing for Everyone program, will provide 36 awards of $200,000 each. The 2025 program targets nonprofits offering … Read more

Raymond James launches $7.5 million education initiative

Raymond James has announced Ready for School, a $7.5 million initiative to support Tampa Bay nonprofits that enhance educational opportunities for students. Over three years, the program will distribute $2.5 million, annually, to 11 organizations focused on academic success, extracurricular engagement and basic needs. Beneficiaries include organizations like the Pinellas Education Foundation, Boys & Girls … Read more