Homebuyers face new rules and new opportunities in Tampa Bay’s shifting market
As interest rates remain high, and commission structures change, buyers are navigating a more complex path to homeownership.
Month: May 2025
The Good Life: Summer Vibes
Whether it’s the beach, the boat or just your own backyard, here are some summer items to add to your Good Life.
Power Design raises $60K for charity at annual Pirates & Pitmasters (PHOTOS)
Power Design raised more than $60,000 for local and national charities during its annual Pirates & Pitmasters celebration, at the company’s headquarters, in St. Petersburg. The event brought together more than 1,200 employees for an afternoon of barbecue cookoffs, trade skills competitions and a themed treasure hunt—all aimed at supporting causes such as Joe DiMaggio … Read more
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater named official beach partner of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater has partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to become the official beach partner of the NFL team. The collaboration marks the first time the two major Tampa Bay brands have teamed up, creating a joint campaign to promote St. Pete-Clearwater’s award-winning beaches to football fans, both locally and nationwide. “Joining the Bucs … Read more
Downtown Clearwater adds new restaurant and gym as revitalization continues
Two new businesses are coming to Downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland Street District. Tampa Bay-based developer Valor Capital announced that Multibar, a globally inspired restaurant, and Bulletproof Athletics Gym, a personal training facility, will open this fall on Cleveland Street. Multibar will be located at 420 Cleveland St., while Bulletproof will open at 410 Cleveland St. “The … Read more
On the Scene: 14th Annual Dreammaker Luncheon (PHOTOS)
The Children’s Dream Fund hosted its 14th annual Dreammaker Luncheon, at Armature Works, in Tampa, honoring Randy Ware of WestCMR as the 2025 Dreammaker of the Year. The event, emceed by Fox13’s Allie Corey, brought together 300 guests including business leaders, medical professionals, and families of Dream Children, to celebrate the power of dreams. Highlights … Read more
Navigating ‘Subject To’ Real Estate Transactions: A Creative Financing Strategy
In today’s dynamic real estate market, creative financing strategies have become essential tools for investors and homeowners alike. With record high prices, skyrocketing interest rates, and more rigid underwriting requirements, all being driven by a weakening economy, “Subject To” is becoming more popular again. This approach allows buyers to acquire properties by taking over existing … Read more
Investor Panic Is Brewing—Why I’m Still Avoiding Wall Street and You Should Too
Investor sentiment—not fundamentals—is what drives financial markets today. If you need evidence, just look at the past decade: we’ve seen stocks climb relentlessly despite sluggish earnings, geopolitical instability, and ballooning debt. But when sentiment shifts, even slightly, the air comes out of the balloon fast and hard. That’s precisely what we’re starting to witness right … Read more
Buddy Brew Coffee brings BOLT cold brew to California through Erewhon deal
Buddy Brew Coffee, the Tampa-based specialty coffee roaster, is heading to Hollywood. The company’s signature canned cold brew, BOLT, is now available at all Erewhon Market locations across California. The move marks a significant milestone for the growing Florida brand as it breaks into the West Coast market with a product it describes as “pure, … Read more