Month: April 2025

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

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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)

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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

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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

One Liners Sarasota & Manatee: Children First, Ringling and more

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⊲ Neal Communities has donated $46,000 to support community events including $2,500 for the Marine Corps League Golf Tournament, benefiting the Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund and Wreaths Across America. ⊲Del Webb has broken ground on the model park at Sunchase, a new 55+ community in Parrish, featuring six professionally decorated homes showcasing its GenYou … Read more

Pinellas beach mayors to discuss beach conditions; county extends storm compliance deadline

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The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions and the Pinellas Beaches Chamber will host a public forum featuring updates from local beach mayors on the state of beaches in Pinellas County, while the county separately announced extended deadlines for storm-damaged property compliance. The mayoral forum will be moderated by former Bay News 9 anchor Al Ruechel … Read more

Bath & Racquet Residences and Club breaks ground on luxury Sarasota development (RENDERINGS)

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Bath & Racquet Residences and Club celebrated the groundbreaking of its new luxury residential development, in Sarasota, on April 9, kicking off construction, expected to be completed by December 2026. The redevelopment project features 256 luxury condominiums, housed in four-story buildings, designed with hurricane-proof windows and concrete construction for enhanced safety. With more than 20 … Read more

Safety Harbor chamber to host workforce strategy panel on April 29

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The Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host a workforce strategy panel discussion on April 29, at the Safety Harbor Public Library. The event, part of the B.O.S.S. (Business Optimization for Strategic Success) series, will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Titled “Essential Elements for Today’s Workforce,” the panel will cover key workforce development topics … Read more

Helios Education Foundation awards $500,000 in scholarships during 20th anniversary celebration

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Helios Education Foundation marked its 20th anniversary with a scholarship presentation and community celebration, at the Tampa Museum of Art, in St. Petersburg, awarding $500,000 in scholarships and student support to 20 community college transfer students, across Florida. The Helios 20th Anniversary Pathway Scholarships support students transferring from Florida community colleges to one of four … Read more