Month: February 2025

Navigating the Yacht Market: How Innovation and Experience Reduce the Risks Associated with the Purchasing and Selling Process

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The Changing Yacht Industry: Purchasing and Selling The process of purchasing or selling a yacht is thrilling. For buyers, it’s the beginning of new adventures with loved ones and the fulfillment of a dream. For sellers, it’s an opportunity to move forward and embrace new possibilities. However, without the right guidance, this process can feel … Read more

Union New American’s Executive Chef Jacob Rios wins Food Network’s Chopped

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Chef Jacob Rios of Union New American rose to the challenge of the high-stakes kitchen of Food Network’s Chopped, and it paid off. After an intense competition that tested his speed, creativity and resilience, Rios emerged as the Chopped champion, securing the coveted title on the episode that aired on February 18. “It’s still surreal … Read more

Pinellas County approves two Habitat for Humanity developments

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The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved funding for two Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside affordable housing projects in Clearwater and Lealman. In Clearwater, a 1.35-acre vacant lot will be transformed into a new neighborhood dubbed Lake Belleview. In partnership with Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services, the project will construct 24 townhomes for … Read more

Bern’s Winefest returns with events benefiting scholarship fund

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Bern’s Winefest returns for its 28th year, with a weeklong slate of wine dinners, tastings and seminars, from April 21 to April 27, benefiting the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. The festival, presented by the Laxer Family Foundation in partnership with Bern’s Steak House, Haven and the Epicurean Hotel, features a series of ticketed events designed … Read more

Tampa General, Lifepoint and USF Health launch new behavioral health center

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Tampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Health and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine have opened Florida’s first academic medical center–affiliated behavioral health teaching hospital. The facility, a joint venture between Tampa General and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, is located at 1303 West Kennedy Boulevard, in the Tampa Medical & Research District, and spans about 83,000 square … Read more

Sarasota condo project in Rosemary District gets a boost with $50 million loan

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S3 Capital has arranged a $50 million construction loan for The Gallery Sarasota, a six-story mixed-use condominium project, in the city’s Rosemary District. The development, a joint venture between Palm One Associates and The Simpson Organization, will be located at the corner of 4th Street and Cocoanut Avenue and will include 60 condominium units, along … Read more

House Bill aims to boost financing for hurricane recovery

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) on Tuesday introduced the Rebuild & Save Act, legislation that would raise the cap on mitigation funds available through the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program, from 20 percent to 30 percent. Under current rules, homeowners and small business owners can add 20 percent to their SBA low‐interest disaster loans … Read more

Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach to bring new era of coastal luxury and resilience (PHOTOS)

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In a transformative move set to redefine beachfront living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, BH3 Management and U.S. Development have unveiled Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach — the region’s first waterfront condominium development in more than a decade. Located at 551 Gulf Blvd., the dual nine-story landmark blends modern coastal elegance with innovative resiliency features, tailored to … Read more