The University of South Florida has received a record-setting $40 million donation to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, the first named college in the United States dedicated to AI and cybersecurity. The gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini is the largest in USF’s history and aims to strengthen workforce development, … Read more
Recent market events may leave some investors questioning whether now is the right time to change their portfolios. Since stocks are falling and bonds are rising, there’s plenty of reason to wonder which way to go. Historically, recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle, occurring on average every 3.25 years in the United … Read more
Tony DiBenedetto, chief executive officer of Appspace and founder of the nonprofit Think Big for Kids, will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger Award, in April. Born to young parents, DiBenedetto lived with his grandparents during his early years. They struggled, financially, to care for him. After his grandmother’s passing, he became independent, relying on friends … Read more
While many in the news have been widely covering the rising cost of everyday items, they’ve been surprisingly quiet about the state of the real estate market lately. I suspect that’s because they’re concerned about causing a panic that could lead to a market crash. What I’m afraid they don’t realize is that we may … Read more
Strategic Property Partners will move its headquarters to Water Street Tampa as Velera prepares to take over its Sparkman Wharf space.
PulteGroup has announced plans for Del Webb Explore North River Ranch, a new residential community designed for homebuyers seeking a resort-style living experience. Located in the North River Ranch master-planned community, the development will span 413 acres, between Tampa and Sarasota, and feature 901 homes. It is designed to appeal to Gen X buyers and … Read more
Advantive, a provider of specialized enterprise software, has acquired Commerce Vision, a digital commerce platform, based in Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition expands Advantive’s international reach and strengthens its business-to-business e-commerce capabilities. Commerce Vision, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has provided B2B commerce services since 2001, serving industries including automotive, food service, medical and more. … Read more
Amorino Gelato, an international gelato chain, founded in Paris, is set to open a location in St. Petersburg’s EDGE District, at 1246 Central Ave. The shop will occupy more than 1,800 square feet on the ground floor of the newly renovated building, with views of a 7,000-square-foot communal garden. It will join Bosphorus Turkish Cuisine, … Read more
Sprouts Farmers Market is preparing to open a new store, at 2156 E. Bay Drive, Largo, this week. Doors are opening to customers at 7 a.m. on March 21. A weekend of activities will mark the store’s opening, running from Friday through Sunday, March 23. The store will feature a tasting bar with seasonal produce, … Read more
Contributed by K. Owen LaFave, Pinellas County Market President, The Bank of Tampa “It’s not a nerdy podcast.” Those were the words that tumbled from my mouth while explaining The Bank of Tampa’s “Money Market” podcast to our employees. They shared that they didn’t want another boring financial podcast—especially not one about banking. While I … Read more
