On the Scene: Inaugural MeGala (PHOTOS)

Mega Service Solutions, a second-generation family-owned and veteran-run facility management and commercial cleaning company, held its first MeGala, at the Cuban Club, in Ybor City.  All proceeds from this year’s event benefitted Action Zone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and military spouses succeed in building businesses.

On the Scene: Art show in Ybor City spotlights local women entrepreneurs (PHOTOS)

More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Haya, in Ybor City, to celebrate International Women’s Day with the debut of “WOMAN,” the first solo art show by Tampa-based artist Courtney Pasterchick. The event, supported by 10 women-owned businesses, featured music by DJ and singer Lolo Mayhew, complimentary cocktails from 21 Seeds Tequila and sweet treats … Read more

Two rare waterfront parcels in Palmetto hit the market

Two waterfront parcels totaling 4.4 acres in Palmetto’s Riviera Dunes community are now for sale. The privately owned properties have been listed with Ian Black Real Estate as the exclusive brokerage. Located on the Manatee River and adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, which is undergoing a $53 million renovation, and the new Palmetto … Read more

Trofeo and NextPath partner to deliver integrated Microsoft tech and staffing solutions

Two Tampa-based companies—Trofeo, a Microsoft cloud services provider, and NextPath Career Partners, a national recruiting firm—have formalized a strategic partnership to offer unified technology and staffing services to clients. The collaboration combines Trofeo’s experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud implementation with NextPath’s expertise in talent placement for IT and professional roles. Trofeo will serve as … Read more

Hotel ORA + Private Residences unveils $880,000 virtual reality tour for Tampa condo-hotel project

Developers behind Hotel ORA + Private Residences have launched a high-end, $880,000, virtual reality experience to market their new $675 million luxury condo-hotel project, in downtown Tampa. Created by South Florida-based firm YUPIX, the 20-minute virtual tour uses drone footage, AI-enhanced visuals and 3D renderings to immerse potential buyers in the proposed South Beach-inspired development. … Read more

Clearwater Marine Aquarium to host ‘Disco Under the Sea’ gala April 26

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium will host its annual AquaGala fundraiser on April 26, with a “Disco Under the Sea” theme, featuring ocean-inspired cuisine, live entertainment and silent and live auctions to support marine life rescue and rehabilitation programs. The event will be held at the aquarium’s Jacobson Ballroom and will include animal encounters, live music and … Read more

Saddlebrook Resort reveals next phase of $92 million renovation in Wesley Chapel (RENDERINGS)

Saddlebrook Resort has entered the next phase of its $92 million transformation, unveiling new details about renovations to its event spaces, golf courses and guest amenities. The updates mark progress since Mast Capital secured renovation financing late last year. The 480-acre resort, located about 30 minutes north of Tampa, first announced its renovation plans in … Read more

Dalí Museum launches ‘Flavors of Spain’ dinner series featuring Tampa Bay chefs

The Dalí Museum will debut a new culinary series, in May, that celebrates Spanish culture through food, with a rotating lineup of top Tampa Bay chefs creating one-night-only dining experiences. On May 6, the Flavors of Spain Dinner Series begins with a multi-course menu from Chef Josh Werksman, of Lilac, the Michelin-starred restaurant at The … Read more